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Stores look to basics to draw in holiday shoppers

Quick ReadBlack Friday in more practical times: Stores mark down the socks along with the HDTVs

NEW YORK (AP) — As stores prepare for hordes of Black Friday shoppers and mark down high-definition TVs and hot toys, they're also pushing deals on something more mundane — necessities like socks and diapers.

Toys R Us, Walmart and clothing stores in malls are responding to tough economic times by luring people who are making it a more practical holiday this year.

What should shoppers...

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