Sears Holdings Corporation
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Sears.com Unveils International Shipping to 90 Countries Just in Time for the Holidays [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 5 hours 27 minutes ago
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- For anyone looking to ship that perfect holiday gift to friends or family overseas, Sears.com now offers international shipping to 90 countries, providing yet another convenient option for customers to get everything they need this holiday, where and when they need it. Customers can choose from over 300,000 products in a variety of categories including tools, children's and infant clothing, shoes, jewelry, and home fashions, and can hav...
Sears Holdings Reports Third Quarter Results [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 4 days 16 hours 53 minutes ago
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears Holdings Corporation ("Holdings," "we," "us," "our" or the "Company")
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Named as a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings Corporation [Press Release]
MarketWire | 11 days 11 hours 13 minutes ago
SAN MATEO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/12/09 -- Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today announced that it has been named a 2008 Partner in Progress for Sears Holdings Corporation. This is the second consecutive year Menlo has received the award and the third time overall.
ThoughtWorks Named as a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings Corporation [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 5 days 13 hours 50 minutes ago
ThoughtWorks Named as a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings Corporation Company Recognizes Top Suppliers as 'Partners...has been named a 2008 Partner in Progress for Sears Holdings Corporation. ThoughtWorks received the award for software...
Retail Rewards Programs Gain Traction in Recession [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 6 days 13 hours 53 minutes ago
...Ramery continued. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation...made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through...and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at www...
Sears Holdings Names Leader of Key Businesses [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 14 days 9 hours 19 minutes ago
...customers." Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation...made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through...and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' web site at www...
Sears.com Entertains America by Extending Popular Book Reward Program to Include DVDs Plus Free Shipping Opportunity [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 14 days 11 hours 14 minutes ago
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Buying a favorite movie on DVD just got a lot easier. Sears Holdings announced today that it will extend its popular book reward program, introduced in October, to now include some of this season's hottest movies. Sears.com is rewarding customers who purchase a qualifying DVD on Sears.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and Walmart.com with a credit of up to $10 - as if it were free!
Sears Selected as Only National Retailer of New Jenn-Air(R) Appliance Suite [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 19 days 7 hours 23 minutes ago
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The nation's leading retailer of appliances today announced an agreement with Jenn-Air to make Sears the only national retailer for Jenn-Air's new collection of super-premium appliances. The new line of Jenn-Air appliances redefines 'best-in-class' for the kitchen, highlighting advanced technology, higher performance and overall enhanced design.
Sears Holdings to Announce Earnings [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 21 days 6 hours 23 minutes ago
...PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears Holdings Corporation today announced the company...December 10, 2009. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth...service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries...
Sears Offers Facebook Fans an Opportunity to Shop Black Friday Deals Early [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 6 days 4 hours 28 minutes ago
...and Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation , is a leading broadline retailer providing...visit the Sears, Roebuck Web site at www.sears.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation Web site at www.searsholdings.com ...
Sears Celebrates Military Heroes This Christmas With Programs That Give Back [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 13 days 8 hours 24 minutes ago
...programs. For more information, visit www.sears.com Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline...12 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including...
Lands' End Offers FeelGood Holiday Gifts [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 6 hours 28 minutes ago
...and by visiting the Lands' End Shops at Sears. Yarn donations will be made to volunteer...and by visiting the Lands' End Shops at Sears. Lands' End is a proud member of Sears Holdings Corporation . And, all high-quality Lands' End...
Sears Holdings Launches First-Ever National Hispanic Initiative For Hispanic Heritage Month [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 69 days 17 hours 20 minutes ago
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired by the many Hispanic families who help their children become the first to attend college, Sears Holdings has launched the PRIMERO Hispanic Heritage Scholarship(SM) and bilingual, social networking education website in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15).
Sears Holdings Reports Second Quarter Results [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 95 days 23 hours 52 minutes ago
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sears Holdings Corporation ("Holdings," "we," "us," "our" or the "Company")
Two Hearts Maternity by Destination Maternity(TM) Now Available Exclusively at Sears(R) and Kmart(R) [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 40 days 18 hours 53 minutes ago
...Middle East. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation...made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through...and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' Web site at www...
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Company Overview
| Company: | Sears Holdings Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Department Stores |
| Website: | http://www.searshc.com |
Retail or real estate giant? Time will tell for Sears Holdings Corporation, the entity created by the acquisition of troubled department store operator Sears, Roebuck and Co. by Kmart Holding Corp. The megamerger created one of the nation's largest retailers (behind Wal-Mart and Home Depot), with about 3,900 stores in North America. (Sears Holdings owns a majority stake in Sears Canada.) It is the holding company for the varied retail operations of Sears (about 930 Sears department stores) and Kmart (about 1,365 discount outlets), which continue to operate separately under their familiar brand names. ESL Investments, controlled by the company's chairman Edward Lampert, owns a majority stake in Sears Holdings.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 46,770 (2009) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | -7.8 (2009) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 53 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -93.6 (2009) |
| Number of Employees | 291,000 (2009) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | -13.6 (2009) |
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
