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Last Chance: Gilt Groupe Heads to Library

Retail website cofounder to speak at Highland Park Public Library this Friday.

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Gilt Groupe heads to Highland Park

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, the cofounder of Gilt Groupe, a Web site that offers deals on top designer labels, will discusses her new book, "By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt And Changed The Way Millions Shop" at the Highland Park Public Library this Friday at 1 p.m.

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From the library's website: "Wilson explains how she and her friend launched a groundbreaking business, took fashonistas by storm, and revolutionized the fashion and e-commerce industries. Wilson provides an inside view of the fashion industry, too."

Books will be for sale and the event will end with a book signing. Dessert will be served.

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