Sears Counts Down its Biggest Sale of the Season

3-Days only: Customer Appreciation Weekend lets Canadians save even more!

TORONTO , Oct. 2 /CNW/ - Following a ground-breaking 3-day "Boxing Day Prices" sale last weekend, Sears Canada Inc. (TSX: SCC) announced today that it is following up its unique event with more special offers this weekend as it counts down the last three days of its popular Sears Days event, featuring its lowest prices of the season. These special offers are available only until Sunday, October 4th .

Colder weather has come to many parts of Canada this week, and Canadians who want to save on cold-weather products now while the selection is at its best should not miss these offers:

    
    -   All reg.-priced Women's and Men's outerwear is on sale at 40% Off,
        including a men's Claiborne wool coat for $165.00, regularly priced
        at $275.00
    -   All reg.-priced Women's and Men's boots are on sale at 30% Off,
        including the women's Madden Girl "Sesame" boot for $48.99, regularly
        priced at $69.99
    -   All reg.-priced Kids Boots are on sale at 25% Off, including the
        girls' Cougar "Missies Presto Y" high-shaft nylon pull on boot for
        $59.99, regulary $79.99
    -   All reg.-priced Craftsman Snowblowers are on sale including a $979.99
        24-inch model regularly priced at $1099.99 and a $1,189.99 27" model
        regularly priced at $1599.99
    -   All reg.-priced Electric Fireplaces are on sale, including the
        Dimplex fireplace rated at 4,692 BTU for $549.99, regularly priced at
        $699.99
    -   All reg.-priced Electric Blankets are on sale at 30% Off, including
        the Sunbeam Dynasty "Cuddle Up" electric throw at 62.99, regularly
        $89.99
    

For customers who want to improve their homes, Sears is also featuring a special Customer Appreciation weekend featuring major appliances, furniture and mattresses. For purchases in these three categories, customers can earn double Sears Club points when they use their Sears Card or Sears MasterCard. Also within these categories, certain purchases are eligible for home delivery rebates.

In Major Appliances, in addition to lowest prices of the season on certain LG, GE and Kenmore major appliances, all reg.-priced Bosch appliances are on sale, featuring our lowest price of the season on the popular 24" "Integra" stainless steel top tub built-in dishwasher at $949.99 , regularly $1,399.99 .

Mattresses and furniture, even custom furniture, is on sale this weekend. The Sealy Posturepedic "Perennial Luxury II" Euro-top pocket-coil Queen size sleep set is now $949.99 , regularly $1899.98 .

Bra fittings by qualified specialists are also being offered this weekend as part of Customer Appreciation Weekend. Women seeking beauty advice can also receive a complimentary cosmetic makeover with no need of purchase or appointment.

Sears loyal customers appreciate the value Sears offers on quality brand name products and Customer Appreciation Weekend is Sears way to say thank you to its loyal customers and hello to new customers who want to take advantage of these special offers.

Sale prices and Customer Appreciation Weekend are in effect on the following three days only, where stores are open: Friday, October 2 , Saturday, October 3 , and Sunday, October 4 .

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 196 corporate stores, 193 dealer stores, 41 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: Contact for Media: Vincent Power, Sears Canada, Corporate Communications, [phone], [email protected]