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Amazon ranked No. 1 on Klout's list of 50 retailers that have the best social engagement with customers

JCPenney, Macy's, Rite Aid, Meijer, rank top of list for best Black Friday deals, with average discounts more than 50%

U.S. retailers selling online to parts of the Middle East have seen sales grow 30% during the early holiday shopping period

Wet Seal hires third party to help identify and analyze strategic and financial alternatives

CVS offers 30% off shopping pass for Black Friday weekend

And finally...customers can now personalize Applebee's gift cards on social media using photos, videos and audio. Story

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