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January 31, 2011

Kmart, Steve Harvey help 'share the word' on Black History Month

Kmart announced that it is teaming up with comedian Steve Harvey for its Share the Word campaign celebrating Black History Month.

January 18, 2011

Sears names supermarket veteran Michel chief of food, health and pharmacy efforts

Fast on the heels of her departure from Ahold USA’s Giant Foods of Landover supermarket unit, Robin Michel has been tapped for an increasingly critical role at retail giant Sears Holdings. Michel, who left as president of Giant-Landover in December 2010, will serve as SVP and president of food and consumables, health and beauty and pharmacy at Sears and its Kmart subsidiary.

January 17, 2011

Sears Holdings unveils year-end outlook

Sears Holdings released its year-end outlook for the fiscal year 2010 ending Jan. 29.

January 11, 2011

Kmart up, Sears down in December

A 2.3% same-store sales gain at Kmart was not enough to offset a 6% decline at Sears, resulting in an overall 1.7% decline for the combined companies' domestic operations during the five-week December reporting period ended Jan. 1.

January 4, 2011

Merriwether to lead retail services for Sears, Kmart

Sears Holdings' SVP procurement and finance has been promoted.

December 28, 2010

Sears/Kmart to add new online movie download service

Sears has partnered with Sonic Solutions to bring an online movie download service to Sears and Kmart customers.

September 29, 2010

Kmart gets smart, uses its senses with private-label line

Kmart is introducing its private-label brand, Smart Sense, offering customers products for almost 20% less...

September 23, 2010

Kmart unveils top toy picks for 2010 holiday season

Kmart tapped "Modern Family" star Rico Rodriguez to unveil the retailer's Fab 15 toy list...