TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2005 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX News Network) -- With only 5 days left before Christmas, Sears helps holiday shoppers wrap up their purchases with the convenience that so many time-pressed Canadians need and want.

"We know that many Canadians have not yet finished their Christmas shopping," said Brent Hollister, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sears Canada. "We recognize that many of our customers lead busy lifestyles and can't get all their shopping done on time. Through Sears Wish Book, also available online through the Christmas Shop at www.sears.ca, we are offering our customers a convenient way to shop without leaving the comfort of their homes."

The 2005 Sears Wish Book offers over 1,000 pages of holiday décor and accessories and gift ideas to choose from including an incredible selection of toys, men's, women's and children's stylish fashions, jewellery, fragrances, electronics, appliances and much more.

In addition to the great assortment of merchandise including more of the popular "gifts under", customers will find many great services to make shopping through the Sears Wish Book this holiday season even more convenient, from Sears new personal shopping service to its Ship-A-Gift service and Price Match Guarantee.

Most items ordered by the Sears Wish Book, or any current catalogue, by December 21, 2005 will arrive in time for Christmas. Call, click, or come in: Visit any Sears store, call 1-800-26-SEARS or shop on-line at www.sears.ca.

Sears Canada is a multi-channel retailer with a network of 188 corporate stores, 180 dealer stores, 67 home improvement showrooms, over 2,100 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.

SOURCE: Sears Canada Inc.

Contact: Eliana Cugini, Sears Corporate Communications, (416) 941-4426,
ecugini@sears.ca