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Smart & Final's Extra banner key to company's growth; 13 opened in 2014, 20 more slated for 2016

7-Eleven rapidly expanding in Washington, DC, as consumers sweep up hot food items

Costco joins Walmart, Kroger in battle against Texas liquor laws

While revenue at Guess fell 9% in the quarter, online sales grew 37%

Meijer offers $10 coupons for two credit and debit card system outages last month

And finally...UK bans American Apparel ad for being too racy. Story

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