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Sears Holdings Corporation operates as a broadline retailer in the United States and Canada. Its Kmart segment operates stores that sell general merchandise under Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer labels, as well as Sears brand products, such as Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard. Its stores offer home appliances; footwear; groceries; and automotive accessories, repair, and maintenance services, as well as operate in-store pharmacies. The Kmart also sells its products through its kmart.com Web site. The companys Sears Domestic segment operates stores that offer merchandise categories, including home appliances, consumer electronics, tools, and fitness, lawn, and garden equipment; automotive services and products; home fashion products; and apparel, and footwear and accessories. Its stores also sell health and beauty products, pantry goods, household products, and toys. This segments direct to customer business offers clothing, accessories, footwear, and soft luggage; commercial business provides appliances and services to construction/remodel, property management, multi family new construction, and government/military sectors; appliances business provides appliance and plumbing fixtures to architects, designers, and new construction or remodeling customers; and home services business offers parts and repair services for home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, consumer electronics, floor care products, and heating and cooling systems, as well as provides home improvement services. The Sears Canada segment conducts retail operations in Canada, and offers apparel and other softlines. As of January 30, 2010, the company operated approximately 1,327 Kmart stores, 848 full-line stores, 60 Sears Essentials/Grand stores, and 1,284 specialty stores in the U.S.; and 122 full-line stores, 280 specialty stores, 22 floor covering stores, 1,853 catalog pick-up locations, and 108 travel offices in Canada. Sears Holdings was founded in 1899 and is based in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
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