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Sears Holdings Corporation is an American holding company headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. It is the owner of retail store brands Sears and Kmart, and was founded after the latter purchased the former in 2005. Sears Holdings owns the brands Craftsman, Kenmore, and DieHard. Sears Holdings operates 3,472 retail locations under the mastheads of Sears, Kmart, and their subsidiaries, such as auto centers and pharmacies. As of 2014, it is the 18th largest retailer in the United States.