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Article

27 Apr 2005

Author:
Ian Spaulding, Director, Global Compliance, Sears Holdings Corporation

[letter responding to allegations about workplace conditions at Gelmart Industries, supplier to Kmart (part of Sears)]

When we learn of violations with our code or local law, we work with the vendor and their factories to help remediate the situation...we are looking into the particular situation at Gelmart Philippines. As soon as we conduct a thorough investigation into the factory and its alleged non-compliance issues, we will get back to you and your readers.

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