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Quick news from around the Web...

Retailers created 36,000 new jobs in July

Sprouts testing expanded delis in 4 stores this fall, wider rollout planned for 2016

55% of New Yorkers would like to see a Walmart open in 1 of the 5 boroughs

Club Monaco launches farmers market at Toronto flagship

Gift cards remain most requested gift for the 8th year in a row

And finally... Mail-order music company Columbia House finally files for bankruptcy after two decades of declining revenue. Story
 

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