If there is anybody who doubts it at this point, this is definite proof that money is the only factor that is relevant and that, the workers, tradition, the brand, or any values for that matter, don’t mean anything to them. This article paints a good picture of how this is becoming a race to pick up what's left of Sears rather than a struggle for survival.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-sears-credit-default-swaps-20181130-story.html