Retail and Shopping
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Historic West Dundee church building gets new life as the Half Full Nest Vintage MarketSep 03, 2019 11:00 pm - After five months of renovations and restorations, West Dundee's historic 1882 former church building located at 205 W. Main St. will celebrate its grand opening on Satu...
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This is the factor that's likely to determine whether there's a U.S. recession
Sep 01, 2019 6:10 am - The U.S. economy is in a confusing place. The fundamentals look strong: Jobs are plentiful, inflation is tame, wages are rising and the economy continues to grow a tad a...
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Aggressive Amazon tactic pushes you to consider its own brand before you click 'buy'
Aug 31, 2019 6:15 am - Amazon has introduced a feature that pitches its own private-label brands right before customers add rival products to their shopping carts, illustrating the e-commerce ...
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Why so many of your favorite YouTube videos are secretly infomercials
Aug 31, 2019 6:00 am - The Try Guys are playing Jenga Truth or Dare, dressed in animal onesies and having a great time for their 6 million YouTube fans. On the surface, it's a typical video fr...
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Forever 21 prepares for potential bankruptcy filing
Aug 29, 2019 1:00 am - Forever 21 Inc. is preparing for a potential bankruptcy filing as the fashion retailer's cash dwindles and turnaround options fade, according to people with knowledge of...
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West Elm to open at Mellody FarmAug 29, 2019 1:00 am - VERNON HILLS - Mellody Farm, a retail center at the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road, has added West Elm to its merchant roster. A global design and li...
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Mikes Bikes marks 60-year anniversaryAug 28, 2019 1:00 am - PALATINE - Mikes Bikes in Palatine is celebrating its 60th anniversary serving the Palatine community. When Fred Mikes' opened his small bike shop in 1959. the community...
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Doorbell-camera firm Ring has partnered with 400 police forces, extending surveillance reach
Aug 28, 2019 1:00 am - The doorbell-camera company Ring has quietly forged video-sharing partnerships with more than 400 police forces across the United States, granting them access to homeown...
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Retailers struggled during boom times. What happens if there's a recession?
Aug 25, 2019 6:20 am - High-profile bankruptcies and store closures have gutted some of the nation's biggest retailers - and that's during good economic times. Now, amid fears that the United ...
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Toms Price opens Rug Studio at 3 storesAug 23, 2019 1:00 am - WHEATON - Toms Price announced the recent opening of three rug galleries at its Lincolnshire, Skokie and Wheaton locations. The Rug Studio carries thousands of rugs and ...