To stay afloat with enough cash flow, the retail chain has been trying to sell off or spin off its stores – something that Credit Suisse analyst Gary Bather says will likely continue "in a controlled liquidation of its chain." In February, the retailer said it planned to sell 11 stores, spin off its Sears Hometown, among other efforts that altogether are expected to add about a $1 billion cushion to its balance sheet. While the move sent its stock soaring more than 20% and put rumors of bankruptcy to rest, it's likely that Sears will eventually fall short of cash again. After all, it was only two months earlier when it secured $350 million by closing up to 120 Kmart and Sears stores and reduce inventory.