U.s. Stores Hope For "mega Monday" Of Brisk Sales

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Mon, 12/26/2011 - 10:24am

Mega Monday

(Reuters) - Retailers were bracing for a busy day on Monday, as a day off for many Americans and warm, dry weather were expected to entice shoppers looking for deep discounts.

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