Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SHLD)
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 (Map) Phone: 847-286-2500
Fax: 847-286-8351
http://www.searshc.com
Overview
Retail or real estate giant? Time will tell for Sears Holdings Corporation, the entity created by the acquisition of troubled department store operator Sears, Roebuck and Co. by Kmart Holding Corp. The megamerger created one of the nation's largest retailers (behind Wal-Mart and Home Depot), with about 3,900 stores in North America. (Sears Holdings owns a majority stake in Sears Canada.) It is the holding company for the varied retail operations of Sears (about 930 Sears department stores) and Kmart (about 1,365 discount outlets), which continue to operate separately under their familiar brand names. ESL Investments, controlled by the company's chairman Edward Lampert, owns a majority stake in Sears Holdings.
Sample OverviewKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SHLD)
| Company Type | Public (NASDAQ (GS): SHLD) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | January |
| 2009 Sales (mil.) | £32,159.1 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (7.8%) |
| 2009 Net Income (mil.) | £36.4 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (93.6%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SHLD)
| Chairman | Edward S. (Eddie) Lampert (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Interim CEO and President and Interim | W. Bruce Johnson Connect to this executive |
| SVP Supply Chain and Operations | James P. (Jim) Mixon Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SHLD)
There are 21 competitors for Sears Holdings; see more.Significant Developments
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Industry Information from Hoover's UK
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Hoover's Industries
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Retail
- Department Stores(primary)
Subsidiaries/Affiliates Covered By Hoover's UK
Subsidiaries/affiliates of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SHLD)
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ (GS): SHLD) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #49 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
