Stories from around the Web

>> Sears would need to close nearly 50% of stores to be profitable (Consumerist)

>> Apple iPhone sales sink (CNN Money)

>> Kroger/Lucky deal about 'relationships' (Supermarket News)

>> Target boycott gaining steam (Business Insider)

>> EBay shows signs of life (Forbes)

And Finally… Amazon is extending same-day delivery to previously excluded Boston neighborhood (NPR)

 

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