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Sears Speeds Delivery of $100 Gift Cards to Help More Than 20,000 Military Families This Holiday Season

  Just in time for Christmas, America says 'thank you' via Sears Heroes at
                             Home Wish Registry

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- No one
deserves a merry Christmas more than the men and women of the military who
have given so much and asked for so little in return. That's why Sears is
helping to spread the holiday cheer - continuing its long-standing
commitment to the military, and their families - by distributing $100
e-gift cards to the more than 20,000 U.S. military families registered in
the Sears Heroes at Home Wish Registry(TM).

    For the second consecutive year, Sears has rallied Americans to come
together to raise money for active-duty service men and women during the
holidays. Now through Dec. 31, contributions can be made to the Wish
Registry at Sears stores nationwide or by visiting
http://www.sears.com/heroesathome. Contributions made to the Wish Registry are not
tax deductible and will be used to purchase Sears e-Gift Cards that will be
distributed equally to all registered families. Upon making a contribution,
consumers can include a personal note to the families and wish them happy
holidays.

    "This year, we have already seen an amazing outpouring of support, but
we hope more Americans will join us by making a donation to the Sears
Heroes at Home Wish Registry so our military families can have an even
brighter holiday season," said Don Hamblen, Sears' chief marketing officer.
"This is the first disbursement to our Wish Registry families this year,
and we want there to be many more to come. Every contribution, big or
small, counts - even $1 or $2 can make a big difference."

    While on the Heroes at Home Web site, consumers can also read the
heart-warming stories of military families who benefited from this program
last year. Here is an example of the stories that can be found on the site:

    "Last year, Heroes at Home made a world of difference. We were able to
get my daughter all the winter clothes she needed and still afford
Christmas gifts. I couldn't believe that we were so lucky and that people
cared so much for not only my husband, who was serving his third tour, but
for my daughter and me as well. Thank you everyone, for your care, love,
and generosity."

    To further its support for the military and their families, this year
Sears is working with the non-profit organizations MyVetwork Foundation,
Inc. and The American Legion, to create the new Jobs for Vets program.
Through the Jobs for Vets initiative, the Heroes at Home program will help
provide job placement and mentorship assistance to military veterans, at no
cost to veterans and their families.

    To learn more about the Jobs for Vets program or to donate to help a
veteran find a job or mentor go to http://www.sears.com/heroesathome.

    About Sears Holdings Corporation

    Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline
retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in
the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance
retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics
and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include
Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including
such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well
as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living
collection, which is offered exclusively by Sears and Kmart. We are the
nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million
service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through
its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation.
For more information, visit Sears Holdings' Web site at
http://www.searsholdings.com.


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