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Costco announces it will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day

Slowed transportation and labor disruptions in Los Angeles port could threaten holiday retail inventory

French luxury e-commerce company Vente-Privee, known for its flash sales, will shut down US division

Amazon solicits moms to rate toys and woo holiday shoppers

Ebola scare causes traffic spike on Overstock.com as shoppers search for emergency products

And finally...Walmart causes a stir when a listing for plus-sized costumes on the website appeared under the heading "fat girl costumes." Story

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