Sears cuts ties with Whirlpool; could impact Ohio factories

Sears is cutting ties with Whirlpool, ending a 100-year partnership. Whirlpool has a large presence in Ohio with factories in Findlay, Clyde, andMarion. In a note sent to its stores last week, Sears said that Whirlpool was making demands that would've made it difficult to sell its appliances at a competitive price.Sears said the decision is effective immediately and it will only sell what Whirlpool products are currently in inventory.It's unclear how, or if, Sears' announcement could impact the