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Kmart Stores Open Thanksgiving Day

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Posted 20 November 2008 @ 04:41 pm ET

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- For holiday shoppers whowant to beat the "Black Friday" rush -- or just get out of the house afterturkey-and-football -- the majority of Kmart stores across the U.S. will onceagain be open on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 27, from 7a.m.-9p.m.

Kmart continues to give its smart shoppers plenty to be thankful for withthe huge selection of unbeatable prices and quality gifts for everyone ontheir list. More than 25,000 gifts under $25 are available, includingKmart-exclusive brands, Craftsman(R), Martha Stewart Everyday and apparel fromRoute 66, Joe Boxer and Wckd. Celebrations by Radko(TM) makes its debutexclusively at Kmart this holiday season. This new contemporary collectionfeatures a unique assortment of boxed glass ornaments, figurals andfour-inch balls priced under $10.

Kmart makes it easy for savvy customers to take advantage of its holidaydeals with layaway. Layaway enables customers to reserve their gifts, pay overtime and pick them up before Christmas. Now, in addition to layaway, customershave access to No Payments, No Interest for 6 months* to help meet theirbudgeting needs. Consumers can shop this holiday season and take 6 months topay with no interest charges on purchases of $199 or more with their Searscard.

"For more than 100 years, families have turned to Kmart for qualityproducts at prices they can afford," said Kmart Chief Marketing Officer, MarkSnyder. "This year more than ever, our customers are telling us they'reconscious about their spending and are looking to us to offer them the bestshopping solutions. Through Kmart's extensive savings, our layaway program andno payments, no interest for six months, we continue to provide the value andsavings to make this holiday season shine for all."

Responding to shoppers' biggest influence in buying holiday gifts thisyear -- price**, Kmart offers an unparalleled lineup of affordable items under$25:

-- Craftsman(R) 23-inch hand tool box with comfort handle, $19.99 -- Martha Stewart Everyday tall nickel pillar candleholders, $14.99 each -- Route 66 boys fur lined hoodie jackets, $24.99 -- Route 66 girls fashion hoodies and embellished jeans, both just $16.99 each -- Joe Boxer men's and women's two- and three-piece cozy sleep sets, $12.99- $24.99 -- Piper & Blue Sweaters & Knit Tops, from $12.99-$24.99 -- Just Kidz(R) Deluxe soft-bodied 16" doll set with stroller, $20.00 -- LeapFrog Leapster Learning Games, various titles priced at $24.99 -- Thousands of CDs for all ages, priced $21.99 and under, by such artists as Faith Hill, Toby Keith, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Costello, Elton John, Creed, and the soundtracks from Mamma Mia to name a few. Thanksgiving Day also marks the start of extended business hours at Kmartlocations nationwide, kicking off with the Thanksgiving weekend (Friday, Nov.28, from 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 29, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., andSunday, Nov. 30, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.[Check local stores for extended store hours during the holiday season, orvisit www.kmart.com and click on the "Store Locator" button.]

*Important Deferred Interest Promotional Offer Details:

FINANCE CHARGES accrue on a promotional purchase from the date of purchaseat the regular purchase rate in effect from time to time and all accruedFINANCE CHARGES for the entire promotional period will be added to youraccount if the purchase is not paid in full by the end of the promotionalperiod or if you default under your card agreement. Making the minimum monthlypayment will not pay off your promotional purchase in time to avoid FINANCECHARGES.

With credit approval, for qualifying purchase made on a Sears card (SearsCommercial One(R) and Sears Home Improvement Account (sm) accounts excludedunless otherwise indicated). Offer is only valid for consumer accounts in goodstanding and is subject to change without notice. May not be combined with anyother credit promotional offer. Promotional offers of 14 months or morerequire minimum monthly payments as disclosed in the offer.

Sears cards: APRs up to 26.49%, but if your account has a variable APR,the APR is up to 27.99% as of 11/03/08 and may vary. Minimum Monthly FINANCECHARGE, $1. See card agreement for details including when the default rateapplies.

**The NRF 2008 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey was designedto gauge consumer behavior and shopping trends related to the winter holidays.The survey polled 8,117 consumers and was conducted for NRF by BIGresearchSeptember 30 - October 7, 2008. This was after Congress passed the economicrescue package but before last week's substantial stock market decline. Theconsumer poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 1.0 percent.

BIGresearch is a consumer market intelligence firm that provides uniqueconsumer insights that are gathered online utilizing very large sample sizes.BIGresearch's syndicated Consumer Intentions and Actions survey monitors thepulse of more than 7,000 consumers each month to empower its clients withunique insights for identifying opportunities in a fragmented and changingmarketplace.

About Kmart

Kmart, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq:SHLD), is a mass merchandising company that offers customers quality productsthrough a portfolio of exclusive brands that include Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer,Martha Stewart Everyday and Route 66. For more information visit the company'swebsite at www.kmart.com or the Sears Holdings Corporation website atwww.searsholdings.com .

SOURCE Kmart


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