Sears aims to clean up in home services

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Sears Canada Inc. intends to diversify into the field of home services, as it also attempts to renew its brand consciousness that has long been associated with hardware and home supplies. Under the stewardship of president Paul Walters, the company plans to broaden its roster of offerings, to include comprehensive home services, as well as the supply of professional help and manpower, such as interior decorators and cleaning personnel. The plan comprises the next phase of a three-year, C$550-million corporate revamp which started in late-1996, and encompasses forays into the furniture and appliances markets, as well as into gas and electricity, and floorcoverings.

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Intends to diversify into the field of home services

All Other Personal Services, Misc Personal Services, Service industries, Sears Canada Inc.

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Shopping channel QVC opening store on Internet

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IQVC, the Internet retailing operation of the television shopping channel QVC, is scheduled to launch its services in Canada by August 1998. Eventually, IQVC will be launched throughout the world, stated IQVC vice-president and general manager Stuart Spiegel. IQVC is expected to be rolled out in Britain by August 1998, indicated Spiegel. Around 70% of IQVC patrons are supposed to be female while the remaining 30% are male, according to US research. Spiegel downplayed the importance of security in the US market.

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Is expected to be rolled out in Britain, UK, by August 1998 prior to global launch

United Kingdom, QVC Inc. iQVC

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Blumes eyes Net for work-wear comeback

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Mark's Work Warehouse Ltd.'s former chief executive officer, Mark Blumes, plans to establish his Web-based Patchgear.com industrial-ware distribution venture. Blumes, an entrepreneur who was ousted from Mark's Work Warehouse, plans to sell industrial-ware equipment, such as fire-resistant gear, work boots and hard hats, through his planned new Internet retailing venture. Patchgear.com will cater to the equipment needs of the chemical, energy and resource industries.

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Is a new Web-based industrial-ware distribution co set to be launched by Mark's Work Warehouse's former chief exec, Mark Blumes

Organizational history, Patchgear.com

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