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ruelala.com

What it offers: 48-hour sales of 30% to 80% off moderate- to high-end clothing, home goods and beauty products

Who's selling: Some 550 brands, including Botkier, Mauviel Copper, Rich & Skinny denim

Background: Founded in 2008 in Boston by Ben Fischman (CEO of Retail Convergence)

"We're probably the only company in America right now with three people to a cube," Fischman says, describing his busy Boston headquarters. "We're bursting at the seams."

Members: Just under 1 million

2008 revenues (8 months of operations): $30 million

Projected 2009 revenues: $120 million

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