What are Sears and Kmart core competencies as a one company?

Are these core competencies translated into the firm's competitive advantage?What is the firm's competitive advantage? How are these core competencies and competitive advantage made apparent to customers?

Does the firm possess any major liabilities (unconverted weaknesses that match unconverted threats) or limitations (unconverted weaknesses or threats that match opportunities)? If so, are these liabilities and limitations apparent to customers?

Can the firm deal with its liabilities or limitations, especially those that impact the firm's ability to serve customers' needs and long term competitive position?