TORONTO - For decades, Sears was a quintessential part of the Canadian shopping experience. Its catalogues adorned coffee tables and its Kenmore-branded appliances were staples in homes for generations. But like Eaton's and Simpsons before it, Sears has encountered a litany of problems. Here's a look at the history of Sears Canada: 1952 ? Simpsons-Sears is founded as a national mail-order business, as part of a partnership between the Robert Simpson ...