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Sears brings back wish book holiday catalog chicago tribune. Sep 18, 2014 this pin was discovered by anthony taylor. The struggling retailer is bringing back the wish book, its iconic holiday catalog featuring holiday decor, toys, games. The next year sears started a tradition by putting colorful, warm christmas scenes on the cover. Sears hopes a dose of nostalgia will bring joy to its holiday season. Sears wish book of this year is coming on 6 october 2016.
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