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Quick news from around the Web...

Walmart, Sears, eBay to stop selling confederate flag merchandise

Whole Foods hosting events, classes, demonstrations, promotions to kick off first-ever Ready For Action Week

Meijer enters its sixth state, unveils first stores in Wisconsin

Publisher Harlequin launches book-buying rewards program, includes online activities and chances to win Skype sessions with authors

NRF study estimates incidents of shoplifting, fraud cost retailers $44B in 2014

And finally... McDonald's is testing Wisconsin's true love for cheese by offering mozarella sticks as an item on its Lovin' Value Menu, which are being tested in 125 local stores. Story
 

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