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Quick news from around the Web...

Gap named the world's most ethical company in 2015 by Ethisphere

NPD and Nielsen make big news at the International Housewares Show

Haggen begins supermarket conversions of purchased Albertsons in California

68% of small businesses believe having a mobile app would help them better engage with consumers

Three reasons to ignore Apple, buy Best Buy

And finally...Walmart sends a cease and desist letter to the owner of Walmart.Horse for "misleading" shoppers and "tarnishing" the company's name on the site's home page, which depicts a horse in front of the big-box store. Story

 

 

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