Holiday Web Shopping Looks Brighter Than Last Year

Holiday Web shopping looks brighter than last year

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Online retailers hope the convenience of the Web, plus discounts and deals, spur still-nervous shoppers to spend more online this holiday season - even as traditional retailers brace for mediocre sales....

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