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Quick news from around the Web...

QVC to open first West Coast distribution center in Ontario, California

Starbucks to open stores in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2016

Books-A-Million acquired by Chairman for $21M

8 out of 13 retail categories showed decline in demand in June over May

NastyGal launches YouTube channel

And finally... Dogs, prepare to hang 10. Petco will host its 10th annual Surf Dog Competition on Aug. 1 in Imperial Beach, California. Story

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