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Walmart has been knocking on New York City's door for years now, but the behemoth chain appears to be finally backing down. At least for the moment. Though City Council member Christine Quinn has plainly said that the store is "not welcome in New York City," the chain vows to try again later. "We remain committed to opening stores all across the U.S., including in large cities," said a spokesperson. [Racked NY]
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