Sears Canada - SWOT Analysis

Datamonitor's Sears Canada Company Profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the companys key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy. Sears Canada is a multi-channel retailer in Canada. It offers Canadian consumers a diverse array of shopping options, through department and specialty stores, a comprehensive website, and a broad range of home-related services. The company primarily operates in Canada. It is headquartered in Ontario, Canada and employs about 12,400 people. The company recorded revenues of C$5,933 million (approximately $5,090.9 million) during the fiscal year ended December 2006, a decrease of 4.9% over 2005. The decrease in revenue was primarily due to the sale of the Credit and Financial Services operations in the fourth quarter of 2005. Compared to 2005, merchandise net sales in 2006 were flat. Service revenues, including product repair service revenues and home installed product revenues, were down 2.7%. Same store sales in 2006 decreased 1.1%. The operating profit of the company was C$287.2 million (approximately $246.4 million) during fiscal year 2006, a decrease of 71.5% over 2005. The net profit was C$152.6 million (approximately $130.9 million) in fiscal year 2006, a decrease of 80.2% over 2005. Scope of the Report - Provides all the crucial company information required for business and competitor intelligence needs - Data is supplemented with details on the companys history, key executives, business description, locations and subsidiaries as well as a list of products and services and the latest available company statement. Reasons to Purchase - Support sales activities by understanding your customers businesses better - Qualify prospective partners and suppliers - Keep fully up to date on your competitors business structure, strategy and prospects - Obtain the most up to date company information available