The University of San Diego business grads started a website and opened a 1, 000-square-foot shop in Portland in 1997.

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For the first time, the Scottish government's website for procurement is being opened up to handle a private sector event.

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"That hour when we opened our clearance website, at 5 o'clock on Christmas Eve, was our single busiest day online, ever, " Mr Street said.

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