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A new lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Facebook could potentially force the social media giant to divest its ownership of Instagram.
The holiday shopping rush is in high gear, but there are still some quick steps retailers can take in their supply chains to help drive sales and deliver a great customer experience.