Lampert's sales lulu Nov 20, 2009
The prickly hedge-fund tycoon -- who has cast himself as a retail maverick ever since he merged the Sears and Kmart chains in 2005 -- has famously derided Wall Street's fixation on same-store sales, or sales at stores open at least a year ... The half-percent gain was meager, but Sears said they were boosted because it took over its shoe business from a vendor less than a year ago ... But Sears spokesman Chris Brathwaite disagreed, likening the change in control over the footwear business to the... (New York Post -- Business)
Sears narrows loss, beats estimates but stock falls Nov 20, 2009
But it helped its parent company, Sears Holdings Inc., post a smaller quarterly loss and was a milestone, marking the first time since at least January 2002 that the important measure climbed at the discount store ... Sears Holdings Corporation (Holdings) is the parent company of Kmart Holding Corporation (Kmart; Edward LampertChairman of the Board W. Bruce JohnsonInterim President, Interim Chief Executive Officer From The Lists Your resource for everything related to business in Chicago ...... (Crain's Chicago Business)
Ryan lands $88M Whipple job Nov 20, 2009
Notable ones include the conversion of the old Lake Street Sears store into Midtown Exchange, the redevelopment of the historic Grain Belt Brewery in Northeast Minneapolis into office space and the conversion of the former building in downtown Minneapolis to a. Whipple work. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Catching keeper bass challenging Nov 20, 2009
Harrison Sears (706) 722-8263 ) -- Wallace Burns caught 22 catfish on liver in the Ditch. Carl Smith caught 11 catfish in the Bradford Pond and the Ditch on chicken liver. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Some shoppers start early to avoid crowds Nov 20, 2009
Both Sears and Best Buy are offering Black Friday-like deals in the week leading up to the traditional start to the holiday shopping season. On Thursday, Daniel Browning, a student at Augusta State University, was getting a sneak preview of gifts that he plans to buy at Augusta Mall. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Separate trials ordered in Grovetown beating death Nov 20, 2009
Rebecca Bowers Sears, of the 200 block of Hot Springs Drive, and Christopher Sean Bowers, of the 400 block of Briarwood Drive, Martinez, are accused of beating 41-year-old Laverne "Kay" Parsons, who was also Ms. Sears' former co-worker, on March 25 with a bat and claw hammer ... Ms. Sears' attorney, Victor Hawk, and Mr. Bowers' attorney, Jacque Hawk, withdrew previous motions requesting that their clients be allowed to visit and review the crime scene with their attorneys ... Superior Court... (The Augusta Chronicle)
4 men in Fla. terror plot sent to prison Nov 20, 2009
MIAMI - Four men described as soldiers in a terrorism plot to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices have each been sentenced to less than a decade behind bars, far less than federal prosecutors sought. U.S. District Judge Joan Lenard, in sentencing hearings Wednesday and Thursday, said the four were followers who participated far less than ringleader Narseal Batiste in discussions about possible terrorist attacks. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Third Sears Tower Plotter Gets 8 Years Nov 20, 2009
A third man has been sentenced in Miami to federal prison for his role in a terrorism plot to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower, shown, and blow up FBI offices ... (AP) A third man has been sentenced in Miami to federal prison for his role in a terrorism plot to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and blow up FBI offices. (CBS News -- US)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 20, 2009
The study by Stanford University researchers compared the Atkins approach with three others: the standard low-fat, reduced-calorie regimen long recommended by many physicians and weight-loss experts; the Zone, a reduced-carbohydrate approach developed by author Barry Sears; and the very low-fat, high-carbohydrate regimen created by Dean Ornish ... "It's bad science, good publicity," said the Zone's Sears. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Sears posts second consecutive quarterly loss Nov 20, 2009
Sears launched a new Christmas Club cash savings card good at Sears and Kmart stores and planstocapitalize on last year's successful holiday layaway program ... - Sears Holdings Corp. said Thursday it lost money for the second consecutive quarter as customers spent elsewhere even as the retailer offered a series of early holiday season promotions to bring them back to its brands ... The company led by hedge fund financier Edward Lampert has launched a major campaign to win over holiday... (MSNBC -- Business)
Hot Sellers in Short Supply This Holiday? Nov 20, 2009
This year, top stores like , , and Sears are well into "Black Friday" price-cutting mode, and the heavy discounts likely will accelerate by Thanksgiving, when items are likely to be marked down 40 to 50 percent. ( has been showing strong public interest in Black Friday sales events since Halloween. (ABC News -- Business)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 20, 2009
June 21: Toyota / Save Mart 350 Infineon (Sears Point); Kasy Kahne. June 28: LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Loudon, N.H.; Joey Logano. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Rise in public sector borrowing Nov 20, 2009
BBC News - Record October rate for UK public sector borrowing. Page last updated at 13:51 GMT, Thursday, 19 November 2009. (BBC News -- Business)
Destination Maternity opens Kuwait store Nov 20, 2009
It also has 976 leased maternity-wear departments in Kohl s, Sears and Kmart stores. Most Read Stories. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Panel: Chinese Spies Stealing U.S. Secrets Nov 20, 2009
Find a store---any store anywhere where most of their inventory isn't from China, Mexico, Indonesia or Vietnam--to name a few---try Sears, Macys, JC Penny--check the lables,then find out what those people in the sweat shops are earning. by steeepe November 19, 2009 2:05 PM EST. (CBS News -- World)
Civilian courts can fight terrorists too Nov 19, 2009
"2 Fla. men sentenced in Sears Tower plot" They got six years. Thank God they won't be spending the rest of their time in jail. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Judge rules same-sex couple must be repaid after denial of benefits Nov 19, 2009
In that Feb. 2 order, Reinhardt directed the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to process Assistant Federal Defender Brad Levenson's request to include his husband, Tony Sears, on his medical, dental and vision coverage. In the face of that order, the Office of Personnel Management intervened to prevent Sears' enrollment ... Levenson returned to Reinhardt asking that the government be ordered to provide Sears with comparable coverage by private insurers or fork over his spouse's costs... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sears Tower bomb plotter jailed Nov 19, 2009
A judge in the United States has handed down a six-year jail term to one of five men convicted of planning to blow up the Sears Tower in Chicago. Burson Augustin was sentenced for his minor role in the conspiracy and for allegedly swearing allegiance to al-Qaeda. (BBC News -- Americas)
JCPenney secedes Nov 19, 2009
Dillard s and Macy s have previously left, and Sears has begun liquidation sales for a planned departure in January. The parking lot of the mall is filled with potholes and weeds growing up through cracks. (The Palm Beach Post)
Email of the Week for November 11 (4) Nov 19, 2009
At K-Mart and Staples and Penney s and Sears. You won t hear the word Christmas; it won t touch your ears. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Santa stands tall again (979) Nov 19, 2009
Instead, he will stand inside at the court near the former Sears store. Jannert said mall workers will assemble him after the store closes Wednesday night. (The Herald-Palladium)
Review to begin on renovation of South Shore Plaza Nov 19, 2009
Nordstrom's commitment to outstanding merchandise and superior customer service will be a perfect complement to the Plaza s existing department stores, Macy's, Lord & Taylor, and Sears. The Plaza will continue to seek out and attract the best tenants in the country that is our commitment to our customers throughout the South Shore. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 19, 2009
" It is a mystery why the Department of Justice has not learned the lesson that terrorists are best tracked down through good police work brought to bear on specific illegal acts, rather than by vast fishing expeditions. After Sept. 11, the DOJ called thousands of Muslim men in the United States for what it termed Not a single terrorist was identified in this manner, though a handful of the interviewees ended up being deported for minor visa offenses. Once it became clear that the interviews... (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Here are 10 toys not to put under the Christmas tree Nov 19, 2009
Just Kidz Jr. Musical Instruments Price: $15 Manufacturer or Distributor: Kmart Corporation Purchased: Sears Age Recommendation: FOR AGES 18+ MONTHS Warnings: WARNING: Wire ties and tags are not part of the toy and should be discarded. HAZARD: POTENTIAL FOR CHOKING INJURIES. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
University expands in downtown extension Nov 19, 2009
The school was little-known until 1998, when it moved to the bulky eight-story structure at the corner of State Street and Congress Parkway, which once housed a Sears, Roebuck and Co. store. But the South Loop location near Roosevelt University, Columbia College Chicago and the downtown campus of DePaul University helped the school flourish, expanding its enrollment and nearly doubling its space at 401 S. State, which houses classrooms room as well as administrative offices. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Man Gets 6 Years in Sears Tower Plot Nov 19, 2009
A judge sentenced Augustin Wednesday to six years in federal prison after he was convicted of plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices ... (AP) A Miami man convicted of plotting to destroy Chicago's Sears Tower and bomb FBI offices has been sentenced to six years in federal prison. (CBS News)
Wal-Mart Confirms Some Black Friday Deals Nov 19, 2009
Wal-Mart and other retailers including Sears and Toys R Us have started to hawk deep sales usually reserved for the big sales day known as "Black Friday" in hopes of attracting more shoppers early. While Black Friday has faded a bit in importance, it's considered a key barometer of shoppers' willingness to spend for the holiday period. (ABC News -- Business)
New look finished at Westfield Countryside Nov 19, 2009
The mall s four major tenants are Dillard s, JCPenney, Macy s and Sears. Plus there are 145 specialty stores and eateries. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Line of Scrimmage: Week 11 - Big Bill's bad gamble Nov 19, 2009
Buccaneers reinstated former starting guard Arron Sears to the team earlier this week, though his status for Sunday is unknown. Saints signed ex-Ravens Pro Bowl cornerback Chris McAlister earlier this week. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bruce makes way for Morgan Nov 19, 2009
IN-STORE PROMOTERS Company Sears. INTERFACE DESIGNER Company PayPal. (San Francisco Chronicle)
1 conjoined twin talking after separation surgery Nov 19, 2009
IN-STORE PROMOTERS Company Sears. Anybody with eyes can see that Northern California is awash in a sea of stucco. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Dial L for lingerie Nov 18, 2009
High-profile retailers including Ralph Lauren, Victorias Secret, Yoox, Sears, Net-A-Porter and Galeries Lafayette are among those who have recently entered the mobile commerce fray, offering full online shopping capability formatted for small screens. 2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
BJ's Restaurants Opens in Hurst, Texas Nov 18, 2009
7 million square foot North East Mall, anchored by Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenney, Nordstrom, Dick's Sporting Goods and Sears. The restaurant is approximately 8,500 square feet and contains seating for approximately 280 guests and features BJ's extensive menu, including BJ's signature deep-dish pizza, award-winning handcrafted beer and famous Pizookie(R) dessert. (Primezone Releases)
Black Friday Deals Nov 18, 2009
Sears and Wal-Mart also Among Retailers Trying to Lure Customers Early with Almost-as-Good Discounts ... Wal-Mart and other retailers including Sears have started to hawk deep sales usually reserved for the big sales day after Thanksgiving in hopes of attracting more shoppers early. (CBS News)
Get more: Local Nov 18, 2009
Federal sentencing hearings begin Wednesday for five men convicted of plotting to destroy the Sears Tower. Tags. (WLS, IL)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 18, 2009
June 21: Toyota / Save Mart 350 Infineon (Sears Point); Kasy Kahne. June 28: LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Loudon, N.H.; Joey Logano. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Kirk wants 'Homeland insecurity impact' study as Illinois mulls holding detainees Nov 17, 2009
GOP Lawmakers are pushing a provision requiring the White House to study the impact transferring alleged terror detainees to a prison in their state would have on Chicago's O'Hare Airport and the Willis (Sears) Tower ... "I will offer the Kirk Amendment to the upcoming supplemental appropriations bill requiring a Homeland Insecurity Impact Statement on the potential impact on OHare and the Willis (Sears) Tower in Chicago before federal funds can be used to bring al Qaeda terrorists to... (TheHill.com)
Layaway makes big comeback Nov 17, 2009
Other large retailers such as Sears, AJWright, Toys "'R" Us and Burlington Coat Factory have varying payment plan stipulations ... Hite also has some bedding in layaway at Sears and winter clothing she's paying on at Burlington ... Kmart and Sears, both owned by Sears Holdings, have addressed the storage issue, in part, by offering for the first time online layaway. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Holiday shopping Nov 17, 2009
Sears started its sales nearly a full month in advance of the traditional Nov. 27 shopping spree. The retailer also will match any local competitor's advertised offer on the same toy if it's below $10. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Do you use layaway? Nov 17, 2009
Several retailers in metro Atlanta Kmart, Burlington Coat Factory, AJ Wright, Sears, and Toys R Us, among them have layaway ... Kmart and Sears also allow shoppers to use online layaway ... I am LOVING the campaigns that the Sears family of stores have committed to this fall. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Illinois leaders split on taking Guantnamo detainees at state prison Nov 17, 2009
On Monday, he called for a "homeland security impact study" to examine the danger posed to O'Hare Airport and Willis (formerly Sears) Tower, before any federal funds could be spent to transfer prisoners to Thomson. Another House Republican from Illinois, Aaron Schock, said he would introduce a measure, modeled after one trying to keep Guantnamo detainees from being shipped to South Carolina, that would prohibit the use of federal dollars to move detainees to Thomson. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Chiropractic and nutrition center to open in Williston Nov 17, 2009
The center is located in the new Diamond Plaza building at 2304 11th Avenue W., Suite #104, just west of The Kensington and Sears. Dr. Kovacs and his wife, Angela, re-located from Florida to Williston to be closer to family. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Eastern Hills welcomes 2 new outlets Nov 17, 2009
The $1 million facility, located near the Sears store in the mall, offers interactive batting, pitching and catching machines along with other sports training programs. Included in the complex is a My Team retail cap and apparel store. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Wounded Navy SEAL on top of world Nov 17, 2009
The energy of the whole trip was just amazing, said April Walter, Miller's girlfriend and one of 10 people who climbed the former Sears Tower's stairs with him. Miller began his ascent just after midnight Sunday. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Davis calls energy crisis over Nov 17, 2009
State of emergency, in effect since '01, revoked. Friday, November 14, 2003. (Yahoo News -- Utility Industry Deregulation)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 17, 2009
The study by Stanford University researchers compared the Atkins approach with three others: the standard low-fat, reduced-calorie regimen long recommended by many physicians and weight-loss experts; the Zone, a reduced-carbohydrate approach developed by author Barry Sears; and the very low-fat, high-carbohydrate regimen created by Dean Ornish ... "It's bad science, good publicity," said the Zone's Sears. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Department News Nov 17, 2009
12, 2001) - Holland America Line Press Release - Dempsey Indoor Practice Facility - UW Selected to Host NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Games in 2004 - Huskies Earn 14th-place Sears Director's Cup Finish - Tuiasosopo, Franza and Geyser Honored as Top Dawgs - Washington Earns Spot in Sears Directors' Cup Top 15 - Washington March Band Heads to China - Husky Marching Band Heads to China - Rivalry Day at Emerald Downs on June 9 - Four Huskies Honored with Pac-10 Postgraduate Scholarships -... (Gohuskies.com)
Princeton High School honor roll Nov 17, 2009
Rosaura Almaraz, Ellen Andersen*, Blake Anderson*, Ryan Arndt, Jade Atkinson, Hannah Bachman, Molly Baron, Theodore Bartoli*, Jacob Bauer*, Baily Beaber, Kaitlyn Behrends*, Brittany Bejster, Joseph Biggs*, Kara Birch, Andrew Birkey*, Scott Blessman, Stephanie Blessman*, Brandon Boettcher, Stephanie Bonucci, Emiley Brand*, Hannah Brewer, Cody Burrows, Anthony Campbell, Nadia Churchill-Gilstrap*, Tori Clark, Bryan Clucas, Samantha Davies, Brooke Davis, Ryan Degutis, Lauren Denault, Evinne Dimmig,... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Author Ken Auletta goes to the heart of Google Nov 17, 2009
IN-STORE PROMOTERS Company Sears. Fear of planetary environmental catastrophe has motivated citizens and building professionals alike to take. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cleveland Rocked: Ravens blank hapless Browns 16-0 Nov 17, 2009
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer. Tuesday, November 17, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
BREAKING: Man faces indecency charge Nov 16, 2009
When deputies attempted to arrest Mr. Myers, he broke free and officers had to chase him from the upper level food court parking lot to the far side of the Sears Auto Center parking lot. After he was taken into custody, Mr. Myers gave officers a false name and birth date, the report said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
'Moon' vamp's major pain in the neck? Paparazzi Nov 16, 2009
Moon' vamp's major pain in the neck. Article:'Moon' vamp's major pain in the neck. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Illinois officials want Gitmo inmates Nov 16, 2009
As home to Chicago's Willis (formerly Sears) Tower -- the nation's tallest building -- "we should not invite al Qaeda to make Illinois its number one target," says Kirk, who is running for the same Senate seat once held by Obama. Durbin on Sunday pointed to the federal maximum-security in Marion, Illinois, which he said already houses 35 people convicted of terrorism, along with members of Colombian drug gangs and Mexican drug cartels -- "some of the most dangerous people in America.". (CNN)
Illinois prison eyed for Gitmo inmates Nov 16, 2009
As home to Chicago's Willis (formerly Sears) Tower -- the nation's tallest building -- "we should not invite Al Qaeda to make Illinois its number one target," said the statement by Kirk, who is running for the same Senate seat once held by Obama. "The United States spent more than $50 million to build the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to keep terrorists away from U.S. soil. Al Qaeda terrorists should stay where they cannot endanger American citizens.". (CNN)
World champions are winners at Skate America Nov 16, 2009
By BARRY WILNER, AP Sports Writer. Monday, November 16, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bucks' rookie eats up Warriors Nov 15, 2009
3-point champion falls short at finish. Article:3-point champion falls short at finish:/c/a/2009/11/14/SPM01AKJJM.DTL Article:3-point champion falls short at finish:/c/a/2009/11/14/SPM01AKJJM.DTL advertisement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
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Franz said that what she said to Larry Sears, a chamber board member, was not in violation of any rules. After the meeting (Oct. (Enumclaw Courier Herald, WA)
3-point champion falls short at finish Nov 15, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009. (11-15) 04:00 PST Milwaukee. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Comings and Goings - Native New Yorker becomes The Zone Nov 15, 2009
Addresses for the drop sites are 661 S. 4th Ave., 260 W. 32nd St., 2674 W. 16th St., 1463 S. Yuma Palms Parkway, 11611 Foothills Blvd. and the office at Sears in Southgate Mall. . (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Kirk looks to halt transfer of Gitmo detainees to Illinois Nov 15, 2009
"As home to Americas tallest building, we should not invite Al Qaeda to make Illinois its number one target," Kirk said, referencing Chicago's Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower). "The United States spent more than $50 million to build the Guantanamo Bay detention facility to keep terrorists away from U.S. soil," Kirk added. (TheHill.com)
2009 Sprint Cup Series Schedule Nov 15, 2009
June 21: Toyota / Save Mart 350 Infineon (Sears Point); Kasy Kahne. June 28: LENOX Industrial Tools 301 Loudon, N.H.; Joey Logano. (Longview Daily News, WA)
The ‘Olan Mills of the ‘hood’ Nov 15, 2009
It s not like you re just sitting for a photo at Sears, it s a family thing with Harry, explains Bridges. When you re there you can just feel the sincerity in what he does. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New Smyrna Beach routs Creek Nov 14, 2009
RECEIVING--NS: Ervin 7-86, Schofield 1-8, Jackson 1-6, Mostert 1-65, Sears 1-11. Team 11-176-3. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
Combat-wounded sailor eyes tower climb Three years ago, when an Iraqi bomb fractured Elliott Miller's body and brain, hardly anyone thought he would survive. Three months ago, the doctors ... Nov 14, 2009
But tomorrow, just after midnight Chicago time, the former Marine and current Navy SEAL will get out of his wheelchair and try to climb not just one flight of stairs, but 103 of them all the way to the top of the iconic skyscraper formerly known as the Sears Tower. It's the tallest building in the Americas. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Independence Mall hosts 13th annual Evening of Charities Nov 14, 2009
Several stores in the mall will offer door prizes, including Best Buy, Build-a-Bear, Master Cuts, Country Marketplace, Macy s, Famous Footwear, Yankee Candle, Regal Cinemas, Uno s Chicago Grill, Sears and others. Prizes include a 32-inch LCD TV from Best Buy, a Sony Playstation 3 from Sears, fragrance baskets valued at $400 each from Macy s, pizza for a year from Uno s Chicago Grill, plus gift cards, movie tickets and gift baskets from other mall tenants. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
