Sears on my mind
December 2, 2008
Megan McArdle
I see in today's paper that Sears lost money in the third quarter:Sears Holdings Corp.
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Sears Holdings Has Squandered An Opportunity
December 2, 2008
The Peridot Capitalist / Chad Brand (noreply@blogger.com)
Sears Holdings Reports Third Quarter Results and Increased Share Repurchase Authorization (PR Newswire)
December 2, 2008
Corporate Earnings Headlines
Sears Holdings Corporation today reported a net loss of $146 million, or $1.16 per diluted share compared with net income of $4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the prior year.
Lehman Executive Joins Sears Holdings
December 2, 2008
New York Times / DealBook
Scott Freidheim, a right-hand man to the chief executive of Lehman Brothers, is leaving that bankrupt investment bank to join another embattled company. Mr.
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Cramer's 'Stop Trading!': Buy Sears
December 4, 2008
TheStreet.com / twocents@thestreet.com (TheStreet.com Staff)
Sears, Lowe's and Home Depot are all plays on a bottom in housing, says Jim Cramer.
Sears Joins Forces With Americans to Fulfill Holiday Wishes of Military Servicemen and Women
December 4, 2008
PR Newswire: All Releases
S&P cuts Sears to junk status on deteriorating performance
December 4, 2008
MarketWatch.com - MarketPulse
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered Sears Holdings Corp.
Vintage Thingies Thursday: Sears Doll House Furniture
December 4, 2008
What if No One's Watching? / Grace
I have another mystery for you! Last week, I thrifted a box of doll house kitchen furniture. There is an original shipping label on it from Sears, saying that the furniture cost $17.
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Write-Downs Hurt Sears and Staples in Quarter
December 2, 2008
New York Times
Sears reported a wider-than-expected loss of $146 million, citing charges and weak results. Staples profit dropped 43 percent on hefty write-downs and the acquisition of Corporate Express.
Sears joins list of clients of accused Deloitte partner
December 2, 2008
ChicagoBusiness.com Breaking News
(Crain’s) – Sears Holdings Corp. Tuesday confirmed that Deloitte LLP notified the Hoffman Estates-based retailer about improper trading of the retailer’s securities by a “former advisory partner.
Sears Swings to a Loss as Sales Slow
December 2, 2008
WSJ.com: Markets
Sears swung to a quarterly loss on falling sales and margins, notably at namesake domestic stores.
Sears suffers 3Q loss on weak US, Kmart sales
December 2, 2008
Kansas City Star: Business
Hefty charges and poor results at its U.S. stores led Sears Holdings Corp.
From White Collar to Blue-Light Special: Lehmanite Moves to Sears
December 2, 2008
WSJ.com: Deal Journal - WSJ.com / Heidi N. Moore
It pays to have friends in high places. Scott Freidheim, a senior adviser to former Lehman Brothers Chief Richard Fuld Jr.
Sears faces tough test this holiday season
December 1, 2008
MSNBC.com
The holiday season is expected to be difficult for most retailers, but it could prove especially tough for one of the nation’s most storied brands: Sears.
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Sears Holdings names new chief financial officer
December 4, 2008
IBTimes.com RSS Feed - Industries
Sears Holdings Corp., which operates Sears and Kmart stores, said Thursday Michael D. Collins has been named chief financial officer as expected, effective immediately.
Best Buy: Getting the edge on Sears and Circuit City
December 4, 2008
Product Reviews Net / Peter
Best Buy, the nation’s largest consumer electronics outlet has something to smile about, and the company’s chief technologist, Bob Anderson has been speaking about it at a presentation.
Sears Holdings: A Chart That Will Surprise You
December 4, 2008
Sound Money TipsTip For Great Deals via AAA MembershipTip for Great Prices on Fresh Produce and Organic FoodsTip For Planning Group TravelTip For Best Purchase Time of Airline TicketsTip For Choosing the Best Free Online EmailTip For Giving to Charity Whi / Todd Sullivan
Todd Sullivan submits: Here is a chart of four stocks.....I'll bet the results will surprise you..Click to enlargeSurprised?
TV Review of "Secret Millionaire" on Fox
December 4, 2008
washingtonpost.com - washingtonpost.com - Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland television listings and reviews. / Paul Farhi
The poor have always been with us; they just don't get a lot of attention on prime-time television.
Megan hates Sears. Oh boy, does she hate Sears.
December 4, 2008
Crunchy Con / Rod Dreher
Why Megan McArdle won't be naming her firstborn son Kenmore. I love me a good rant about Bad Customer Service!...
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon
December 4, 2008
Recipezaar: Beverages recipes
I actually prefer the taste of perfectly pan-seared beef over grilled. This is easy and always delicious. -- posted by KathyP53
Sears: Retail Blues Equal Stock Greens
December 4, 2008
Sound Money Tips - Make Money, Save MoneyGet Your Customers To Pay On TimeBe Careful With Carbon OffsetsPurchase Your Office Supplies OnlineDon’t Waste Time on NDA'sAvoid Unnecessary Car Rental FeesThe Week in Sound Money TipsGet Discounts on Car RentalsU / Chris Krasowski
Chris Krasowski submits: A consumer environment at the apex of what can only be described as the very definition of fragile doesn't lend itself to positive business results for retailers, specifically ...
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