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The typical child’s Easter basket contains more than just chocolate bunnies and marshmallow Peeps, and moms are out shopping for Easter more than just a few days beforehand, according to research conducted in the spring by Crayola, a subsidiary of Hallmark Cards.

More than 20 percent of the coveted playthings are exclusive to the retail giant.

Walmarts online sales rose 11.8 percent in the quarter ended July 31, with the U.S. results outperforming other markets. Find out the five Walmart digital initiatives behind its improved e-commerce.

Twinlab Consolidated Holdings named Naomi Whittel chief executive officer. She succeeds Tom Tolworthy, who left the company to pursue other ventures.

The J. M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, promoted Barry C. Dunaway to president, Big Heart pet food and snacks. He succeeds David J. West, who will remain a member of the company’s board of directors, advising in areas such as corporate strategy and growth capabilities.

The closing of 269 stores includes all 102 U.S. Walmart Express stores and affects 16,000 jobs.

Stephen Quinn, who has been Walmarts marketing chief since 2007, will retire in January. Find out which Target exec Walmart has hired to replace its marketing chief.