Sears Releases Boxing Week Early

Sears also announces first-ever national "Men's Night Out" Event

TORONTO , Dec. 17 /CNW/ - Sears Canada Inc. (TSX: SCC) today released Boxing Week sales eight days early in its major appliances, furniture and mattresses departments. Understanding that Canadians focus their Boxing Day purchasing on home electronics, Christmas Decorations, and apparel for the entire family, Sears is releasing an early version of Boxing Week in its big-ticket departments to provide Canadians the opportunity to take advantage of outstanding prices on these categories in the week leading up to Christmas Day .

    
    Here are some examples:

    Major Appliances:
    Save $900 Kenmore HE2t Front Load                  $1099.90, Reg. 1999.98
     Washer/Dryer Pair
    Save $800 Whirlpool Duet Sport Front Load          $999.90, Reg. 1799.98
     Washer/Dryer Pair
    Save $250 Kenmore Self-Clean Coil Range            $399.99, Reg. 649.99
    Save $300 Kenmore 24" Built-in Dishwasher
     with Turbozone7                                   $499.95, Reg. 799.99
    Save $350 Kenmore 18.5 cu. ft. Fridge
     with Bottom Freezer Drawer                        $999.99, Reg. 1349.99

    Mattresses:
    Save 50% Simmons BackCare "Advantage"              $999.99, Reg. 1999.98
     Queen Size Mattress Set
    Save 50% Serta "Cortez" Euro-top Queen Size        $999.99, Reg. 1999.98
     Mattress Set
    Save 40% Sears-O-Pedic "Cameo III" Euro Top        $719.98, Reg. 1199.98
     Queen Size Mattress Set
    (Free delivery on all above Mattress Sets
     if purchased on Sears Card or Sears MasterCard)

    Furniture:
    Save 40% Berkline "Nathan" Recliner                $299.99, Reg. 499.99
    Save 40% "Kobe" Bonded Leather Rocker/Recliner     $599.99, Reg. 999.99
    Save 40% "Tahoe" 86-inch Bonded Leather Sofa       $599.98, Reg. 999.99
    Save 40% Berkline 88-inch "Hinton III"             $899.99, Reg. 1499.99
     Reclining Sofa
    

First-Ever National "Men's Night Out": Friday, Dec. 18th

Sears is hosting many exciting events and reducing prices sharply on a wide array of Christmas gift ideas in the seven shopping days remaining before Christmas.

On Friday evening, December 18 , from 6:00 p.m. to closing (which is as late as 11:00 p.m. in most locations), Sears is holding its first ever national "Men's Night Out" event. Sears recognizes that some men may not have had a chance to complete their Christmas shopping while feeling time running out. "Men's Night Out" will provide men a focused shopping opportunity to save on gifts for their favourite women and men in their lives. Customers entering the stores will be provided with a special gift guide containing special coupons and savings on a wide array of merchandise. Here are some examples:

    
    Save 60% Almost All Reg.-priced Gold Jewelry
        Example: Pair of 10K Tradition Gold Earrings     $99.99, Reg. 249.99
    Save 55% Almost All Reg.-priced Diamond, Gemstone
     and Pearl Jewelry
        Example: Jessica Diamond Key Pendant             $148.05, Reg. 329.00
    Save 25% Almost All Reg.-priced Bath & Body Sets
     and Cosmetic Bags
    Save 40% Almost All Women's Reg.-priced Sleepwear
    Save 50% Almost All Women's Reg.-priced Robes
        Example: Robe and Slipper Set                    $44.99, Reg. 89.99
    Save 30% Almost All Reg.-priced Attitude Fashions
        Example: Attitude Leather Jacket                 $139.99, Reg. 199.99
    Save 25% All Reg.-priced KitchenAid Small Appliances
        Example: KitchenAid "Artisan" Stand Mixer        $374.99, Reg. 499.99
    Save 50% Almost All Reg-priced Men's Sweaters
    Save 40% Almost All Reg.priced Men's Dress Shirts and Ties
        Example: Protocol Dress Shirts                   $17.99, Reg. 29.99
    Save on All Men's and Women's Personal Care Appliances
        Example: Save $40 Philips 8200 "Speed 2"
         Series Men's Shaver                             $149.99, Reg. 189.99
    

Free gift wrapping is also available for Men's Night Out shoppers who want to save time and make each present look that much more special.

Terrell Owens Appears at "Men's Night Out" launch in Toronto:

In the Company's Flagship store at the Toronto Eaton Centre, "Men's Night Out" is kicking off with a personal appearance from Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Terrell Owens , who will be participating in a Samsung sponsored autograph signing session between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Customer Appreciation Night

Sears will be following up its "Men's Night Out" evening with a special "Customer Appreciation Night" on Saturday evening, December 19 . In addition to discounts of up to 60% available for that evening only, customers can win a $20 Butterball Turkey gift certificate and receive free gift wrapping from 6:00 p.m. until closing.

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, 195 dealer stores, 38 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]