First-half earnings skidded 34.3%, to C$39.1 million or 36 cents per share.Operating EBITDA for the half was C$120.9 million versus C$171 million a year ago.Our results reflect a continuing downward trend in consumer confidence caused by high unemployment and other factors, Sears Canada president and ceo Dene Rogers said in a statement.He said the company is launching several initiatives to boos