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Brave New World time: J. Crew is going to offer their outlet wares over the Internet. The brand's been on a hot streak, and they're betting they can expand sales without cutting into demand for mainline (read: full price) apparel. Let's wish them much success, so other retailers will follow suit -- and thus, relieve us of the need to make the long, hot drive to Cabazon during the summer. [Racked National]