Sears Holdings Corp., experimenting with ways to bring the U.S. retailer back to life, says it will unveil a warehouse concept featuring a drive-through window.

By Emily Fredrix MILWAUKEE - More evidence of a consumer spending malaise surfaced Thursday as Sears Holdings Corp. and Kohl's Corp. reported double- digit profit drops in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Gap Inc.

Sears Holdings has announced the election of Kevin Rollins as its director. Mr Rollins is the former president and CEO of Dell and currently a senior adviser to the private investment firm TPG Capital. His election increases the number of Sears Holdings's directors to eight.

The Pittsburgh area in 2006 ranked as the 24th-largest exporting area in the country, sending nearly $8.3 billion in goods worldwide, new U.S. Commerce Department data show. The region moved up from 27th place in 2005, when it exported nearly $6.9 billion in goods.

By Jayne O'Donnell The stock has lost nearly half its value from its April high, customers seem unhappy with service and store selection, and the future isn't looking much brighter.