Retail and Shopping
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Huntley’s Shops on Main retail incubator opens Saturday
Oct 31, 2025 5:26 pm - Ten small businesses are among the first group to operate in Huntley’s new incubator market, which opens for business Saturday.
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BBB: November is ‘Thank a Business Month’Oct 29, 2025 10:03 am - As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, it’s an excellent time to thank a business.
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Primark to open new store in Gurnee Mills ahead of the holidaysOct 28, 2025 1:52 pm - Primark, a global retailer offering quality fashion at value prices, will have a grand opening on Nov. 20 for its new location at Gurnee Mills.
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Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future
Oct 28, 2025 9:28 am - Consumer confidence weakened slightly in October as Americans remain anxious about their future financial prospects.
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Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates
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America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.
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After a 35-year marathon, Arlington Heights running store crosses the finish lineOct 24, 2025 6:26 pm - After 35 years in business, specialty running store Runners High ‘n Tri has closed its doors in downtown Arlington Heights.
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‘A gentle guide’: Geneva woman helps pets and owners through end-of-life careOct 24, 2025 5:14 am - Jennifer Jordan left her government job to pursue a career in canine massage therapy and end-of-life care for pets, founding Wonder Mutt Wellness in Geneva.
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Many happy returns: How feds say Glen Ellyn woman pulled off $900K retail fraud schemeOct 23, 2025 4:43 pm - A Glen Ellyn woman stole an estimated $900,000 from a retail chain by making fraudulent merchandise returns, federal authorities allege in a recent court filing. Here’s how authorities say she pulled it off.
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The Fresh Market store to close in NapervilleOct 20, 2025 5:35 pm - The Fresh Market grocery chain is closing its Naperville store in Westridge Court, but the shopping center’s owner is touting the adjacent Block 59 development as it moves to find a replacement tenant.
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