We believe the benefits that will come from integration will help Sears Canada in its struggle to succeed.

Every retailer does this every year. They look at the stores to determine if they're providing the appropriate customer service, and if they fit in with the strategy.

It's going to be mostly reduced frequency out of our hubs, not huge numbers.

Some stores aren't impacted at all, some stores need some more people and some stores will adjust their numbers based on their particular needs.

We have emergency orders placed with our vendors for clean-up supplies.

A complete waste of your time -- he has no influence whatsoever. For all his misinformed and simplistic slams on otherwise accomplished local executives, I wonder if he realizes he's totally irrelevant?

We want to make sure the stores have the flexibility to utilize associates in a way that allows them to more efficiently and effectively serve customers.

We're in the game now. Obviously we don't want to tip off our competitors, but yes, the season will grow more promotional as we get further along.

Stupid is as stupid does.