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Earth Hour 2011: What Businesses Are Participating, Which Are Trying But Failing

On Saturday night between 8:30 and 9:30, you may notice that world seems darker. Don't panic, it's just Earth Hour. Which companies are dimming their lights?READ»

Sears and K-Mart Launch Movie Download Service, Netflix Competitor

Today, retail giant Sears launched online movie download service that offers digital flicks the same day as they're released on DVD.READ»

Sears...You Had Me at Hello, You Lost Me at No

Are your revenues down because of the economy? Or is it because of your policies?READ»

A Lesson From Dillon, Texas: Brands Shouldn't Be Afraid of Vulnerability

Traditionally, while marketers might have talked about empathizing with customers, it was a stretch for brands to display humanity. Then, people became less responsive to un-human brands. No group better encapsulates the appeal of flawed, human heroes than the characters of "Friday Night Lights." On the current season, we've seen two brands embrace vulnerability: Sears and Under Armour.READ»

STEVEN SEARS THE NUMBER ONE ATTORNEY YOU CAN FIND IN IRVINE, CALIFORNIA

I met Mr. Sears at his law firm in Irvine, Calfiornia.  He helped me set up a family trust.  We spent a few hours on estate planning.  He explainned to me about the life insurance trust which I needed.  He said a ...READ»

STEVEN SEARS ON WEALTH AND ASSET PROTECTION

Mr. Steven Sears has helped my family in setting up a trust.  I met Mr. Steven Sears CPA Attorney at his law building in Irvine, CA.  He spent a few hours with me.  He also helped me set up a tructure which included a ...READ»

Timberland, Patagonia Make ForestEthics' Holiday Gift Catalog "Nice" List

A record 11 companies made the "nice" list--nearly four times the number that made the list in 2006. With that track record, we can expect at least some of the "naughty" companies to fess up to their catalog crimes next year.READ»

Booksellers Say Wal-Mart/Amazon Price War Is Anticompetitive

Earlier this week I reported that Sears seemed to have won the book price wars started by Wal-Mart by giving away books essentially for free. At the time, I speculated that the move might actually have positive ramifications for ...READ»

Did Sears Just Whoop Wal-Mart, Amazon, and Target in the Book-Price War?

Last week, Wal-Mart cut the price of some popular new books to just $10, a slice of over 60%. Not willing to be out-done, Amazon matched them. Wal-Mart went down to $9. Amazon went to $8.99. Target jumped in at ...READ»

Introducing Guest Blogger Karin Fong: In a Constant State of Motion

A few years ago I headed to Vegas with the express purpose of visiting Steve Wynn's new hotel and casino, The Wynn. I'd read plenty about the classy decor (including surprisingly non-cheesy carpet patterns), but I was most intrigued ...READ»

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New Spyware Villains: Your Friendly Neighborhood Sears and Kmart

The FTC is forcing the Sears Holding Management Company to destroy data it collected on users who installed spyware for "research" purposes and a $10 bonus.READ»

Happiness Sells: Global Toys Sales on the Rise, Toys "R" Us May Go Public

The global toy market increased by 2.3% in 2008 to more than $78 billion, according to a report by market research firm NPD Group. And that number is projected to rise to $80 billion by 2012. The news could re-energize plans for Toys ...READ»

Where America Shops

The next time someone says we can’t conserve our way to a cleaner future or eliminate fossil fueled generation completely, point out that America could shop at Sears - - and find quite a bargain.READ»

Who Needs AOL's Creepy "Good News" Site?

This week AOL News launched a Sears-sponsored news site that only reports good news. It's called GNN, or Good News Network. Is the world really so dark that we need our online news filtered through a Lexapro-colored ...READ»

You Liked This Product. Now What?

Product recommendation is one of the most elusive--and potentially profitable--forms of merchandising online, where consumer behavior can bring in reams of data about the way people shop. But figuring out what to do with that data, ...READ»

Armani Meets Dasani: A Plastic Bottle Suit for Women

Last year, Sears introduced the $200 EcoGIR suit for men--the world's first suit made from recycled PET bottles. Now women get their own line of eco-suits with a comparatively inexpensive $80 Debenhams trouser combo made from ...READ»