Retail and Shopping
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Amazon to build new fulfillment center in south suburbOct 11, 2019 1:00 am - Amazon said Friday it plans to build a new fulfillment center in southwest suburban Channahon, making it the eighth major distribution facility for the online retail gia...
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New Aldi slated to open in Gurnee on Oct. 31Oct 10, 2019 5:30 am - Aldi is planning to open a new grocery store in Gurnee at the end of the month. Tom Howald, the director of real estate for Aldi, said despite delays caused by a rainy ...
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Woodfield manager: Diversity of tenants keeps mall vibrant in challenging eraOct 06, 2019 1:00 am - Just a couple years away from celebrating its 50th anniversary, Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg is keeping itself fresh and vibrant in a challenging era for brick-and-morta...
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Amazon sellers say online retail giant is trying to help itself, not consumers
Oct 05, 2019 6:18 am - SEATTLE - When Jeff Peterson's Amazon seller account was hacked recently, he frantically tried to reach Amazon's customer service for help restoring access to his sports...
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4 must-do's if your online order arrives damagedOct 05, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) — Nowadays, consumers shop online for just about everything. So you've likely experienced the stinging disappointment when a TV, piece of furniture or some...
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Report: Sears, retirees settle life insurance benefits disputeOct 04, 2019 1:00 am - Sears has settled a dispute with retirees over life insurance benefits, the Chicago Tribune is reporting. Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings will set aside $3 million ...
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Walmart rolls out slew of new health-care benefits for employees
Oct 03, 2019 1:00 am - Walmart will test a variety of new health-care programs for some of its workers next year, aiming to provide easier access and better care while also reducing its own ex...
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Dimucci property owners get two more years to find shopping center developerOct 02, 2019 1:00 am - The owners of the 109-acre Dimucci property at Route 12 and Old McHenry Road in unincorporated Lake County near Hawthorn Woods have another two years to find a developer...
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Floor & Decor, 24 Hour Fitness to fill vacant spots on Randall Road in AlgonquinOct 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Two new tenants are coming to the Randall Road corridor in Algonquin early next year, to fill up sizable vacant retail space. Construction has already begun on a new 80,...
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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy, will close 350 stores worldwide amid restructuring
Sep 30, 2019 1:00 am - Forever 21, the fast-fashion retailer known for trendy, low-priced clothing has become the latest mall giant to file for bankruptcy as it struggles to adapt to changing ...