Sears Canada lays off 700 employees

New York -- Sears Canada is letting go of 700 workers as part of a plan to "right-size" the operation.



The lay-offs will include 360 department store associates and about 300 distribution center workers, as well as some head office personnel.



Sears Canada, majority-owned by Sears Holdings Corp., has falling sales. It is also facing major competition by Wal-Mart Stores and Target, which is set to make its Canadian debut this spring.