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Changes at Kmart

Peter Whitsett promoted to senior vp and merchandising officer

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19 years ago

July 13, 2005

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Kmart (Hoffman Estates, Ill.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corp., has promoted Peter Whitsett to senior vp and Kmart merchandising officer. Whitsett will oversee all merchandise categories for Kmart stores and will report to Aylwin Lewis, president of Sears Holdings and ceo of Kmart and Sears Retail.

Whitsett previously served as senior vp/general merchandise manager with responsibilities for Kmart's hardlines, food & consumables, drug store and pharmacy merchandise divisions.

“Peter has a proven track record in several major product categories,” said Lewis. “In his new role he will take that experience and accelerate improvements already made to the depth and quality of Kmart's assortment. We are confident that he will be instrumental in helping to chart the course for Kmart's merchandising success.”

Whitsett joined Kmart in 1999 as director, merchandise planning and replenishment. Over the years, he has served in a variety of positions, including vp/general merchandise manager and divisional vp merchandising planning.

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