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British department store Debenhams launched an augmented reality pop-up store service where shoppers can try on outfits near the U.K.’s tourist attractions. Shoppers with an iPhone or iPad 2 can use their device to scan the scene around five famous landmarks to find the store’s selection of party dresses — and once located, they can virtually try them on a picture of themselves, share and even order.

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Wal-Mart(WMT) On Wednesday, customers can sign up on Walmart.com or Facebook to receive Black Friday details when they are released, and on Saturday the company will host an early holiday event. The sale will start on Nov. 5 at 11 a.m. and go until midnight. These "Super Saturday" deals include: Xbox 360 250GB Console with Kinect, $399 plus a $50 Walmart Gift Card; Nook Color, Rollback $199, originally $249; and LG 47" Class LED TV, $698.

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SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., the world's largest manufacturer of premium scented candles, announced today its new limited-time collection, "My Favorite Things," just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. Inspired by the song "My Favorite Things", this collection brings together a fun assortment of six new fragrances: Raindrops On Roses, Bright Copper Kettles, Warm Woolen Mittens, Crisp Apple Strudel, Moon On Their Wings and Blue Satin Sashes, to fill the season with a nostalgic sense of enchantment. "My Favorite Things" are available in large classic jar candles, small tumbler candles

WASHINGTON – A host of retail groups, retailers and retail property firms have called on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, known as the "Super Committee," to give states more leverage to collect sales taxes from Internet retailers and catalog merchants. About 70 national and state retail organizations and more than 60 retailers and retail property companies have signed a letter to the Super Committee that urges lawmakers to eliminate a loophole that prohibits states from requiring remote sellers to collect sales and use taxes owed on purchases from out-of-state vendors. The groups say the loophole gives online

With an early snowstorm, Timberland picked a prime weekend in New York City to stage a new pop-up shop. The shop promoted its new Earthkeepers line of shoes and boots, which contain recycled plastic bottles in the soles.

Chicago -- True Value Co. reported Tuesday that profit for the third quarter increased 3.4% to $18.1 million, compared with $17.5 million in the year-ago period. Revenue rose 3.6% to $445.7 million, from $430.2 million. According to the cooperative, 788,000 sq. ft. of retail space has been covered to its recommended Destination True Value prototype so far this fiscal year, up 13.5 % from 694,000 sq. ft. last year.

The Walt Disney Company has joined forces with Target and actress, singer and children's author Julie Andrews for the launch of National Princess Week, April 22.

DALLAS — Zale Corp. announced that Subha Ramesh has been named SVP real estate. Ramesh will report to Matt Appel, chief administrative officer. “We are delighted to welcome Subha to the Zale senior leadership team. The productivity of our real estate portfolio is central to our strategy of returning the company to profitability,” said Matt Appel. “Subha’s extensive experience in the management of retail real estate portfolios will allow her to immediately begin to articulate and execute our real estate strategy, strengthen relationships with our landlords, and refine and expand our store footprint.” Ramesh joins Zale from Hilco Real