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Quick news from around the Web...

Sears blames other retailers' promotions and free shipping for quarterly losses

Stein Mart to open six new stores this fall, its largest expansion since 2007

Destination XL partners with eBay Enterprise to offer shoppers ship from store solution

Two apps launch mobile payment option for New York City's 20,000 yellow and green taxis

Burger King risks customer loss in wake of moving headquarters to Canada

And finally... Ikea spoofs a new Apple ad with 'bookbook' video. Story

 

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