Week in Review: David Barton Pumps Up Astor Place; Hollister Hits Soho; and So Much More

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In case you missed them the first time around, here are the top stories from the week in Racked: Now (Almost) Open: Astor Place's Huge David Barton, Above the Fray: Odd Pricing System, Nice Selection at Stella McCartney, Now Open: Lounge Reappears on Sixth Ave, Two's a Trend: Discount Retailers Will House You, Now Open: Hollister Is Surprisingly Un-Beachy, and Surprise Of The Year: Wal-Mart Is Going Green