Sears Makes Transitioning to Fall Easy With its Labour Day Weekend Offers

Featuring the latest fall fashions and everything you need to get your home ready for the change of season!

TORONTO, Sept. 3 /CNW/ - Now that the kids are almost ready for back-to-school, it is time for mom and dad to think of themselves and renew their personal style and space. Sears Canada Inc. (TSX: SCC) is helping Canadians transition from the last days of summer to the cooler months ahead with great savings for back-to-school, the latest fashions and huge savings on appliances and electronics. Sale prices start Saturday, September 4 and end Monday, September 6. Sears is also promoting reduced prices on a wide range of products through its "Customer Appreciation Weekend".

Back To School:

Sears is offering up to 40% off on all kids' fashions - perfect for last minute back-to-school shopping. Some examples include:

• $11.88 boys and girls hoodies.
• 35% off all kids Levis fashions. Sizes 4-18.
• 30% off all Point Zero, Sketchers, Genevieve Lapierre, Girl Confidential and Foxy Fashions. Sizes 7-18.

Customers can also earn 5X Sears Club Points when they use their Sears Card on kids' fashions sizes 4-18, footwear and backpacks.

Justin Bieber Contest:

Sears is encouraging customers to enter the Justin Bieber contest at www.sears.ca/justinbieber for the chance to see Justin Bieber live in concert.

Renew Your Style:

See what the press is raving about from last spring's LG Fashion Week, Canada's premiere fashion event. Attitude's new fall collection is in stores now. Save up to 30% off all regular priced Attitude fashions, accessories and footwear. Some examples include:

• Attitude pencil skirt $34.99, Reg. $49.99
• Attitude jacket $55.99, Reg. $79.99
• Attitude pumps $41.99- 55.99, Reg. $69.99-79.99
• Attitude light-weight wool scarf $21.00, Reg. $28.00

Sears Jessica offers timeless career-classics to fill your closet with key pieces for the fall season. Some examples include:

• Jessica ruffle shirt $27.99, Reg. $39.99
• Jessica knit pants $27.99, Reg. $39.99
• Jessica 'Christie' boots $71.99, Reg. $119.99

Cosmetics:

From September 2-6 customers can earn 20X Sears Club points on Lancome products when they use their Sears MasterCard or Sears Card - $34.00 minimum purchase.

Super Saturday, Sunday, Monday Savings:

This three day sale features great deals including 65% off on Diamond Hoop earrings $29.99, Reg. $89.99, 55% off Samsonite Luggage, 40% off Men's regular priced Arnold Palmer, Van Heusen, Pierre Cardin and Retreat sweaters and 40% off Men's regular priced Nevada fashions.

Timed Specials:

Sears urges customers to take advantage of timed specials.

• Saturday 7a.m.-11 a.m.
• 40% off all men's, woman's and kids' regular priced outerwear
• 50% off almost all men's regular priced causal pants
• 50% off all regular priced gold jewelry
• Sunday from store opening until 2 p.m.
• Customers can visit the Dress Shop and receive 50% off all regular priced women's dresses.

Customer Appreciation Weekend:

To encourage further savings for the whole family, Sears is holding a "Customer Appreciation Weekend" in the major appliances, furniture and sleep sets departments. Starting Friday, September 3 and ending Monday, September 6 where customers can find deals such as 50% off on all regular priced 5 piece dining suites with the purchase of a matching case piece at regular price. Customers can also look out for up to 20% off on regular priced Kenmore major appliances, earn 4X Sears club points, receive a $60 mail-in delivery rebate and choose from 7 convenient finance options.

'Can't Be Beat' Pricing:

With the new fall TV season approaching Sears has the latest in LCD and HDTV televisions and home theatre systems. Some examples include:

• Samsung 46" LCD HDTV $929.88
• Panasonic 42" Plasma full HDTV $799.88
• Sony 40" LCD full HDTV $729.88

With respect to prices at other retailers operating in Canada, Sears reminds customers of its Price Match Guarantee, which states that the Company will match any advertised price in Canada. Customers can find additional information and details at their local Sears store.

Sears Canada is a multi-channel retailer with a network of 197 corporate stores, 241 dealer stores, 31 home improvement showrooms, over 1,800 catalogue merchandise pick-up locations, 108 Sears Travel offices and a nationwide home maintenance, repair, and installation network. The Company also publishes Canada's most extensive general merchandise catalogue and offers shopping online at www.sears.ca.

For further information:

Eliana Cugini
Sears Canada Corporate Communications
416.941.4426
[email protected]