Sears Holdings Names President of Retail Services Business Unit
Jim Haworth to Lead Retail Services for Nation's Fourth Largest Broadline Retailer
Sears Holdings (NASDAQ: SHLD) announced today that James H. Haworth will join the company as EVP and president - Retail Services succeeding Kevin R. Holt who will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Haworth will be responsible for the oversight, leadership and strategic growth of retail services for all Kmart and Sears stores. He will serve as a member of the internal holding company business unit board of directors as well.
Haworth most recently served as chairman, president and CEO for Chia Tai Enterprises International Limited & CP Lotus, an investment holding company principally engaged in the operation of one-stop shopping centers within China. In 2005, he founded Business Decisions Inc., a consulting firm specializing in strategic product marketing for the retail, merchandising and supply chain industries. Previous to Business Decisions Inc., Haworth spent 20 years with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., in roles of increasing responsibility including executive vice president of operations for Sam's Club and executive vice president and COO, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
"We're very pleased that Jim is joining our executive team," said Bruce Johnson, interim CEO and president of Sears Holdings. "He brings a wealth of global retail experience, demonstrated success in retail operations, merchandising and strategic planning along with a great understanding of how to create lasting relationships with customers. We thank Kevin for his contributions to the company and wish him well in all future endeavors."
Haworth, who earned a bachelor's degree from University of Central Missouri, will join the company on Jan. 31.
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 www.searsholdings.com.
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