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US: Goodman departs as Sears' head of apparel
13 January 2012
US department store retailer Sears Holdings Corporation today (13 January) confirmed to just-style that John Goodman, its executive vice president of apparel and home, has left the company - paving the way for an executive shake-up in its clothing business.
US: Sears hit by supplier lending halt – reports
13 January 2012
Troubled retail group Sears Holdings has been hit by reports that a lender has halted loans to the company’s suppliers, prompting fears that others could follow suit.
US: Sears to close up to 120 stores
3 January 2012
Sears has revealed plans to close as many as 120 stores after recording poor holiday sales.
US: Sears appoints Boire as merchandising chief
3 January 2012
Sears Holdings today (3 January) appointed Ron Boire as chief merchandising officer and president of both the Sears and Kmart brands.
US: Land's End announces two executive promotions
3 October 2011
Land's End today (3 October) announced the promotion of Tim Martin to chief operating officer and chief financial officer, and Chris Kolbe to brand president.
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12 September 2011
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US: Sears taps Raj Penkar to lead supply chain
9 September 2011
Sears Holdings has hired Raj Penkar to lead its supply chain operations, with responsibilities covering logistics, warehousing, inventory management and distribution.
US: Huber to lead Sears Lands' End business unit
2 August 2011
US retail giant Sears Holdings has named former Liz Claiborne executive Edgar Huber as chief executive officer and president of its Lands' End lifestyle brand.
US: Sears to revamp apparel after Q1 loss
20 May 2011
US retail giant Sears Holdings is planning to “revitalise” its apparel offer after slumping to a first quarter net loss of $170m, compared to net income of $16m a year ago.
US: Sears FY profit drops on lower sales
25 February 2011
Retail giant Sears Holdings posted decreases in profit for both its fourth quarter and full year, thanks to revenue decreases which wiped $717m off the company's annual sales.
US: Sears names Lou D'Ambrosio as CEO
24 February 2011
Department store retailer Sears Holdings Corporation has named Lou D'Ambrosio as chief executive officer (CEO) and president, effective today (24 February).
US: Sears launches new plus-size range
4 February 2011
Retailer Sears has launched Beverly Drive, a plus-size fashion collection for women including tops, bottoms, dresses and denim items.
US: Kmart and LF USA to launch Sofia Vergara collection
28 January 2011
Retailer Kmart is teaming up with the US unit of sourcing giant Li & Fung Limited and Latin World Entertainment Licensing to launch a new lifestyle collection by Hispanic actress Sofia Vergara.
US: Sears sales down 1.6% for year so far
12 January 2011
US department store retailer Sears Holdings Corporation has reported a 1.6% fall in sales for the year so far, but improved footwear sales across its stores.
US: Sears unveils new apparel, retail appointments
5 January 2011
Retail group Sears Holdings has announced changes at senior executive level to its retail and apparel operations.
US: Everlast inks license deal with Sears Holdings
16 December 2010
Fight sports and fitness brand Everlast Worldwide has inked an exclusive US license deal with Sears Holdings, which will see its apparel, footwear and accessory lines distributed at Sears and Kmart stores from next autumn.
US: Sears widens Q3 loss
22 November 2010
US retailer Sears has widened its third quarter loss, citing lower sales of apparel.
US: Sears and Next in online partnership
23 September 2010
Retailer Sears is partnering with UK fashion chain Next to offer an exclusive online range of clothing, footwear and accessories to US consumers.
CAMBODIA: Fashion brands urged to help end intimidation
22 September 2010
Fashion brands and retailers sourcing from Cambodia have been asked to urge local authorities to put an immediate end to intimidation against workers and trade union leaders who took part in last week's pay strikes if they want their ethical commitment to be taken seriously.
Sears "thrilled" with French Connection tie-up
15 September 2010
US broadline retailer Sears has announced its collaboration with UK fashion brand French Connection as "a major step forward", with a major advertising push now planned.
US: Sears names Friedman as marketing president
26 August 2010
Broadline retailer Sears Holdings has announced that David Friedman will join the company as SVP and president of marketing.
US: Sears Holdings more than halves Q2 loss
20 August 2010
Sears Holdings Corp has cut its second quarter losses by more than half, helped by an improved performance at its Kmart chain.
US: Sears signs lease deal with Forever 21
27 July 2010
Sears Holdings has signed a long-term lease with Forever 21 to occupy approximately 43,000 square feet of its retail store at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, California.
US: Sears and Kmart to launch Bongo brand
13 July 2010
Iconix Brand Group has signed a long-term direct-to-retail license agreement with Sears Holdings for the company's junior brand Bongo.
US: Sears margins hit Q1 earnings
21 May 2010
Sears Holdings has been hit by lower margins leading to it reporting a fall in net income for the first quarter despite a rise in same-store sales.
US: Sears ups stake in Sears Canada to 90%
26 April 2010
Retailer Sears Holdings Corporation is to buy an additional 17.3% stake in Sears Canada Inc, and says first-quarter profit will meet expectations.
US: Selena Gomez signs Kmart junior collection deal
31 March 2010
Sears Holdings' apparel unit Kmart has teamed with actress and singer Selena Gomez to launch a junior fashion collection.
US: Perry Ellis launches Top-Flite in Kmart
9 March 2010
Perry Ellis International is launching a range of golf apparel under the Top-Flite brand at Kmart after signing an agreement with Sears Holdings Corporation.
US: Kmart sales help Sears double Q4 profit
23 February 2010
Strong sales at its Kmart unit have combined with lower costs to help US retail giant Sears Holdings Corporation more than double its fourth quarter profit.
US: Sears taps Poseley to lead Kmart apparel unit
16 February 2010
Apparel veteran and former Bebe Sport president Tara Poseley is joining Sears Holdings as head of its Kmart apparel unit.
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Datamonitor's Sears Holdings Corporation - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. Sears Holdings Corporation - SWOT Analysis examines the company’s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.Sears Holdings Corporation (Sears Holdings or "the company") is a diversified retailer with 2,235 full-line and 1,284 specialty retail stores in the US and 402 full-line and specialty retail stores in Canada. The company operates through Sears and Kmart retail stores in the US and through Sears Canada in Canada. The company is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, and employs approximately 322,000 people. The company recorded revenues of $44,043 million during the financial year ended January 2010 (FY2010), a decrease of 5.8% compared to 2009. The decrease in net sales is attributed to lower comparable store sales and fewer Kmart and Sears full-line stores in operation during 2009, and includes a decline due to foreign currency exchange rates. The operating profit of Sears Holdings was $713 million in FY2010, compared to a profit of $302 million in 2009. The increase in operating profits is the result of reductions in selling and administrative expenses. The net profit was $235 million in FY2010, compared to a net profit of $99 million in 2009.
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