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TORONTO, Dec 14, 2004 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX) -- Always wanted to give a gift to your friendly, hardworking mailman, or need a gift for your child's teacher but not sure what. How about a gift for a co-worker you really care about or great neighbors or your young child's classmates. All you really need is a token of appreciation. Sears has it all and more and Sears buyers have found just what you need with prices that are sure to fit your budget available in Sears Department stores, Sears Wish Book, and online at www.sears.ca.

    Great gift ideas for....

    Mailman
      -  Cozy accessories, scarf, hat and/or mitts will keep him/her warm and
         looking good while delivering the mail, $9.99 and up (women's) -
         pg. 340/341, (men's) pg. 382-390, Sears Wish Book, sears.ca, Sears
         stores.
      -  Sears Gift Cards and Gift Certificates are available in four
         denominations $10, $25, $50, and $100.

    Co-worker
      -  Four 400 gram bars of "Traditionally Yours" decadent
         chocolate/nougat bars individually wrapped, $24.99 - pg. 92, Sears
         Wish Book.

    Teacher
      -  Beautiful wooden tea trunk full of flavoured teas, chocolate and a
         hand painted ceramic tea-cup, $19.99 - pg. 93, Sears Wish Book and
         Sears Store.
      -  Fun toe-socks $9.99, pg. 14, Sears Wish Book and Sears Store.

    Neighbours
      -  Your neighbours will enjoy homemade Margaritas with Hamilton Beach
         8-speed 'Muchas Margaritas' blender. The blender features an
         interior light, dial knob, 48oz plastic jar and a 400 watt motor.
         $39.99, pg. 595, Sears Wish Book and Sears Store.

    Children's Schoolmates
      -  Sears Ginger Belle charity plush toy is the perfect gift to give
         your child's schoolmates this holiday season. Dressed in a Christmas
         hat and festive scarf with the year 2004 embroidered on her foot, a
         portion of the sale of Ginger Belle will go to organizations that
         provide enriching after-school programming that inspires youth to
         believe in themselves, $3.99 Sears Wish Book, Sears.ca and Sears
         Store.

    Don't forget the family pet
      -  Pets are important members of the family and it's no surprise that
         they are on your list. Sears has a selection of gifts that will show
         your cat or dog just how much you love them. Dog gift sets include
         chew sticks, bones, crunchy treats, stainless steel bowls and toys
         $19.99. Cat Activity Centre will keep your cat busy for hours with
         its massager, gum stimulator, body stroke groomer, pressure pads for
         paws and a spot for catnip $19.99. Pg. 38 and 39, Sears Wish Book.

    any of the above...

Let friends choose something special for themselves with Sears Gift Certificates/Gift Cards, available in four denominations $10, $25, $50, and $100.

Sears Price Match Guarantee. We'll match any competitor's advertised price on identical items within 30 days of purchase.

This is the sixth in a series of great gift ideas from the buyers at Sears. Topics include top toys for children, gift ideas for him/her, friend, stocking stuffers and more.

Sears Canada, the retailer with the most extensive multi-channel network in the country, began serving customers in 1953. The Company has 48,000 associates and, in an independent consumer survey, ranks high in customer service, trust, respect, and quality products and services. There is a Sears location within a 10-minute drive of 93% of Canadians, and Sears is dedicated to providing them with quality merchandise and exceptional service coast to coast through its 121 full-line department stores, 212 off-mall stores, 64 home improvement showrooms, over 2,200 catalogue merchandise pick-up locations, 112 Sears Travel offices and a nationwide home maintenance, repair, and installation network. The Company also publishes Canada's most extensive general merchandise catalogue and offers shopping online at www.sears.ca.

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For further information: Eliana Cugini, Sears Corporate Communications,
(416) 941-4426, ecugini(at)sears.ca

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