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Local
· Small Wal-Mart stores are opening everywhere [DMN]
· Franchisees are suing 7-Eleven [DBJ]
· The Design District gets a new mural [Dallas Design District]
National
· Mules wearing mules [Cosmo]
· Inside JW Anderson's biz strategy, new offices [BoF/YouTube]
· J.Crew's markdowns are hurting its sales [Fashionista]
· Jay Z wore a ladies Rodarte jersey [StyleFile]
· Donna Karan addresses rumors of leaving LVMH [Vogue UK]
· Designer Michael Aram shares Father's Day tips [Racked Chicago]
· Inside Zara's new, massive Downtown LA flagship [Racked LA]
· Here's a look at Jason Wu's makeup for Lancôme [Beauty Counter]
· Apple stays silent about iBeacon, its massive new shopper surveillance system [BI]