Sears Soars on Plan to Sell Stores to REIT

Sears is facing financial difficulties and is exploring strategies to unlock real estate value. The company plans to sell and lease back 200-300 stores through a real estate investment trust. Despite these efforts, Sears still faces significant cash flow challenges, needing $4 billion to avoid running out of cash by 2016. The company's real estate is largely in low-buying-power areas, which may impact the success of its strategies.

What challenges does Sears face regarding its cash flow and capital needs?

How does Sears' store location demographics compare to its competitors in terms of buying power?