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January 3, 2012
Kmart parent brings in a new merchandising leader

Kmart parent company Sears Holdings hired Ron Boire as EVP, chief merchandising officer and president of Sears and Kmart formats.

December 9, 2011
Kmart.com looks to help customers save some 'green'

Kmart.com customers have the opportunity to save up to 70% across popular categories on Dec. 12.

December 1, 2011
Kmart announces holiday promotion for Shop Your Way Rewards members

Kmart is boosting its Shop Your Way Rewards program by offering members the opportunity to earn $50 in points to put toward their January 2012 Kmart purchases.

November 22, 2011
Kmart, Sears to debut website, mobile enhancements in line with Cyber Monday

In line with the unveiling of its Cyber Monday offerings, Kmart parent company Sears Holdings announced the debut of enhanced features across its e-commerce and m-commerce platforms.

November 17, 2011
Sears Holdings reports wider loss in Q3

Kmart operator Sears Holdings reported Thursday that its loss widened in the third quarter on softness in its Canada division and on weaker consumer electronics sales.

November 9, 2011
Sears Holdings enters the future of shopping with mobile walls

Sears and Kmart have entered the future of staying connected to consumers introducing mobile shopping walls in high-traffic areas.

November 7, 2011
Conversocial tallies consumer complaint social media scorecard for U.S. retailers

A new report by social media software maker Conversocial examined the customer service offerings of the 10 most loved and most hated retailers in the United States, and how these retailers are meeting the challenge of delivering great social media experiences for their customers.

October 31, 2011
Sears, Kmart to 'reward' shoppers just in time for holiday season

With the holiday season just around the corner, Sears Holdings is aiming to make shopping more rewarding by offering five times the Shop Your Way Rewards points — equal to 5% back — on all qualifying purchases.

October 28, 2011
Kmart pharmacies now offering flu shots on walk-in basis

Kmart has announced that it is providing seasonal flu vaccinations at its more than 900 Kmart pharmacies nationwide.

September 20, 2011
Kmart predicts kids' 'wish lists' with release of annual Fab 15 toy list

Kmart has announced its list of the top toys for the 2011 holiday season.

September 19, 2011
Family Dollar appoints SVP food

Family Dollar announced that it has named Trey Johnson to the newly created position of SVP food.

September 16, 2011
Retail vet Giancamilli announces retirement; Scorpiniti to lead 1,800 Katz stores

Katz Group Canada, Canada’s largest integrated pharmacy network with more than 1,800 chain, franchise and independent pharmacies, has announced the retirement of industry veteran Andy Giancamilli as CEO, effective Feb. 2, 2012.

September 15, 2011
Kmart launches Latina scholarship fund

Kmart is launching a scholarship fund as part of its recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

September 8, 2011
Sears names new supply chain leader

Sears Holdings announced that former UPS executive Raj Penkar is joining the company as SVP and president of the company's supply chain.

September 1, 2011
Sears, Kmart help support Irene recovery efforts

Sears and Kmart stores announced that they are supporting emergency relief efforts in a dozen states to help residents recover from Hurricane Irene’s damaging winds and floodwaters.

August 24, 2011
Back-to-school deals target shoppers looking for low costs


Retailers, expecting thrifty behavior from consumers, are starting the back-to-school season with early promotions. “Retailers are already running door-buster promotions,” said Perry Smith, an analyst with the NPD Group.

August 24, 2011
Sears engages social media for charitable campaign

Sears announced that it is inviting Facebook users to support America's military members by voting for the Sears Rebuilding Together affiliate program, which they believe is the most deserving.

August 18, 2011
Sears Holdings reports sales decline, Kmart comps flat in Q2

Kmart comparable-store sales were flat, and Sears U.S. sales declined by 1.2% during second quarter 2011, according to an earnings report released Thursday.

August 16, 2011
Sears appoints new CFO

Sears Holdings announced Tuesday that Robert Schriesheim will join the company as EVP and CFO.

August 10, 2011
Kmart targets Hispanic moms with online 'telenovela' series

A new video series by Kmart seeks to reach out to Hispanic moms. "Madres y Comadres" is a series of eight Spanish-language videos on YouTube about two Hispanic mothers who work to remain true to their identity while living in the United States.

August 3, 2011
Sears' social networking initiatives target Latino market

Sears Holdings is launching a Facebook page and a Twitter handle to address Latino consumers, the retailer said Wednesday.

July 27, 2011
Roeya Badri Vaughan joins Dr. Sears Family Essentials as VP marketing

Dr. Sears Family Essentials has appointed a new VP marketing.

July 19, 2011
Reading, writing, value: Kmart heads back to school

Kmart is putting an emphasis on value in its latest back-to-school campaign.

June 27, 2011
Report: Some branded diabetes drug prices at Walmart, Kmart rise at fast rate

Prices for the top 10 most prescribed branded diabetes drugs have risen faster at Walmart and Kmart than at other retailers, according to a published report.

May 23, 2011
Sears Holdings CFO exits

Kmart parent company Sears Holdings has named William Phelan as acting CFO, replacing Michael Collins, currently SVP and CFO, who resigned last week to pursue another opportunity, the company reported in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

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