Unfortunately, as with other types of year-end clearance sales shoppers may not have a particularly rich inventory from which to choose, especially among model-year 2012 closeouts.

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Google has rolled out applications that enhance shopping on-the-go including indoor maps as well as mobile coupons and targeted local search with rich data such as inventory, store hours, and consumer reviews.

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