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Walmart is struggling to end its declining same store sales, which have faltered over the past nine consecutive quarters. It's no wonder: With massive unemployment, discount retailers have to pull out all the stops to win over new customers, or even retain the ones they have. Re-enter layaways, which Walmart shelved in 2006.

DVDs make a great stocking stuffer or gift for your secret Santa exchange at work. The DVD selection at Big Lots is very good for the price -- $3 each or four for $10. The Web site has conflicting dates on the sale, which either ends Saturday, Dec. 19 or Sunday, Dec. 27. Titles include "8...