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• The Los Angeles Times reports that Walmart “is expanding its lineup of $10 toys for the holiday season to more than 100 items. The move is the latest in an increasingly heated holiday toy battle as retailers race to attract frugal shoppers.

“Wal-Mart said it had worked with its suppliers over the last year to offer an assortment of top brands, classic toys and newly released items for $10, including Barbie dolls and Transformers action figures.”
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