Circuit City to close 155 stores by end of year
     NOVEMBER 4, 2008 - The Richmond, Va.-based company said it will shutter 155 of its more than 700 stores in 55 markets by December 31, laying off about 17 percent of its domestic work force.
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St. John Outlet to Open at Prime Outlets - St. Augustine
     Prime Retail, a portfolio of 21 outlet centers throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico owned and operated by leading outlet developer Prime Retail, announced today St. John Outlet will join the roster of new merchants at Prime Outlets - St. Augustine, the regional upscale shopping destination that will unveil its newly expanded and renovated property during its grand opening weekend beginning Friday, November 7.
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A.J. Wright delivers affordable style to Jacksonville
     Highland Square's newest resident is A.J. Wright, a leading off-price retailer offering significant values on authentic brand name family apparel and footwear, accessories, home essentials, giftware, toys and more, all at up to 70 percent off discount and chain store prices.
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FCCJ Downtown Campus president named to Manufacturing Institute's Education Council
     Edythe Abdullah, president of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Downtown Campus, is one of more than 25 education leaders from across the country named to the first-ever national Education Council focused on expanding and enhancing the manufacturing workforce. The Council held its inaugural meeting October 29 in Washington, D.C.
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