"It appears they are trending in the right direction, but when will they be able to stop the same-store sales declines?" Sears added that July was the best month for the quarter for the company in terms of comparable sales, "as the restructuring program actions, including the closing of unprofitable stores, have begun to take effect." Looking to some of its surviving business segments, Sears said it continues to explore opportunities for its Sears Home Services and Sears Auto Centers, as well as its Kenmore and Diehard brands.