Sears Auto Centers Introduces New Franchise Business
Sears creates opportunity for former franchise car dealers to capture aftermarket parts and service sales.
Sears Reaches Agreement with Schumacher Electric to Sell DieHard Brand Products
DieHard power accessories to be available at additional retail outlets.
Valvoline and Sears Auto Centers Partner for Auto Service, NASCAR Racing
Sears Auto Centers and Vavoline have announced that Vavoline will be the primary brand of motor oil offered at all 850-plus Sears Auto Centers. Through its partnership with Valvoline, Sears Auto Centers will have a sponsorship presence on a NASCAR Nextel Cup car at various times over the next three seasons. Sears Auto Centers will be primary sponsor on Scott Riggs’ Dodge at Nextel Cup events at California and Atlanta this fall.
Rotary Lift Honored with Sears Partners in Progress Award
MADISON , IN – Rotary Lift recently was recently honored by Sears Holdings Corp., earning the retailer’s prestigious “Partners in Progress” award. Though Sears has more than 10,000 suppliers, fewer than 1 percent are honored with the Partners in Progress award. Sears presents the award annually to suppliers “who have gone the extra mile” to
Federal-Mogul Named a Top Supplier for Sears Holdings Corporation
For the second consecutive year, Federal-Mogul has received a “Partners in Progress” Award from Sears Holdings Corp. Federal-Mogul was also awarded the prestigious Supplier of the Year for Quality Award in the automotive segment and the larger hardlines segments for its Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads and shoes. The “Partners in Progress” Awards are presented annually to supplier companies that provide Sears Holdings with quality products and services.
Sears Adds DieHard Batteries to Nearly 1,400 Kmart Stores Nationwide
In another visible example of the integration between Sears and Kmart, Sears has announced the introduction of DieHard batteries in nearly 1,400 Kmart stores nationwide. DieHard batteries are already sold in 870 Sears full-line stores, Sears Auto Centers and through a limited number of Sears Hardware, Sears Dealer and Orchard Supply Hardware stores. With the rollout to Kmart, the DieHard brand is now available at more than 2,500 locations in the U.S.
Former Sears Marketing Exec Joins Snap-on as Chief Marketing Officer
Snap-on Inc. announced that Andy Ginger will be joining the company as vice president and chief marketing officer effective today. He will report directly to Jack Michaels, chairman, president and CEO. Ginger will lead the Snap-on Inc. branding strategy, with a focus on extending the company’s market leadership and contributing to stronger overall results.
Sears Renews Title Sponsorship of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
Sears, Roebuck and Co., through its Craftsman tool brand, has renewed its title sponsorship of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Federal-Mogul Receives Four Supplier Awards From Sears
Federal-Mogul recently received four supplier awards from Sears, Roebuck and Co. for 2004. They include Supplier of the Year in the automotive segment and a Partner in Progress award. Federal-Mogul also received Supplier of the Year for Quality in both the automotive segment and the larger hardlines segment for its Wagner ThermoQuiet brake pads and shoes.
Sears Canada Penalized for ‘Deceptive Marketing;’ May Cut Wages
Canada’s Competition Bureau slapped Sears Canada Inc. with a $487,000 fine last week as a result of a February finding that the retailer had lied about how much consumers would save when buying tires at its locations. At the same time, it has been reported that Sears Holdings Corp., the new company that emerged from Kmart’s recently approved purchase of Sears, will cut the wages and benefits of its combined 400,000-person workforce.