Sears Reports May Comparable Store Sales

Sears, Roebuck and Co. (NYSE: S) announced today that comparable domestic store revenues decreased 1.9 percent for the four weeks ended May 31, 2003. Total domestic store revenues were $2.18 billion in May 2003, compared with $2.21 billion for the four weeks ended June 1, 2002.

"We are pleased with the strong showing by our home appliance and lawn and garden businesses, which drove sales results that exceeded our expectations," said Chairman and CEO Alan J. Lacy. "Additionally, women's apparel continues to show improving trends."

  Sears, Roebuck and Co.
  Domestic Store Revenues & Comparable Store Revenues
  (*According to National Retail Federation Fiscal Calendar.)
  (**A store is considered to be comparable at the beginning of the 13th
     month after the store is opened.)

                          Fiscal Period Ending             Percent Change
                      May 31,             June 1,           All      Comp
                        2003                2002          Stores   Stores**
  May              $2,179,400,000      $2,208,900,000      -1.3%    -1.9%
  Year-to-Date*    $8,323,000,000      $8,732,800,000      -4.7%    -5.5%

The company has made available by phone a recorded message on sales performance of its domestic stores for May, as well as the company's forecasted results for June 2003. The message can be heard by calling (847) 286-6111 and will be available for approximately one week.

The forecasted results in the recording for June 2003 represent a "forward looking statement," which is based on assumptions about the future that are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive conditions in retail; changes in consumer confidence and spending; the successful execution of and customer reactions to Sears' full-line store strategy and other performance improvement initiatives; general economic conditions and normal business uncertainty. While the company believes its forecasts and assumptions are reasonable, it cautions that actual results may differ materially. The company intends these forecasted results to speak only as of the time of this release and does not undertake to update or revise it, as more information becomes available.

About Sears

Sears, Roebuck and Co. is a broadline retailer with significant service and credit businesses. In 2002, the company's revenue was $41.4 billion. The company offers its wide range of apparel, home and automotive products and services to families in the U.S. through Sears stores nationwide, including approximately 870 full-line stores. Sears also offers a variety of merchandise and services through its Web sites, sears.com and landsend.com , and a variety of specialty catalogs.

SOURCE: Sears, Roebuck and Co.

CONTACT: News Media, Edgar P. McDougal, +1-847-286-9669, or Investors,
Pam White, +1-847-286-1468, both of Sears, Roebuck and Co.

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