Retail and Shopping
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‘We’re helping the community out’: Algonquin consignment store celebrates 20 years
Nov 12, 2024 11:13 am - Best Friend’s Consignment, at 3955 W. Algonquin Road, just west of Randall Road in Algonquin, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a store party last weekend. Throughout the store’s lifetime, owner Marianne Evans has seen the ups and downs of the resale industry while building a community along the way.
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With opening of Macy’s, Randhurst hoping for retail ‘rebirth’Nov 10, 2024 5:31 pm - Hundreds of shoppers lined up Saturday outside Randhurst Village shopping center in Mount Prospect, eager to be among the first to browse the aisles at the new Macy’s store.
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Swiss chocolatier Läderach now open in Rosemont outlet mallNov 08, 2024 11:30 am - Premium Swiss chocolatier Läderach opened its 50th North American location Friday at Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont.
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Rosemont Target reopens three weeks after suspected arsonNov 07, 2024 8:46 pm - The Rosemont Target reopened Thursday — three weeks after a fire that’s been labeled an arson by authorities.
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Restaurants, other services still in grip of high inflation even as overall rate slows
Nov 07, 2024 7:39 am - While prices for most goods have been falling throughout the year, inflation for a wide range of services remains high. That has put a strain on consumers eating out, servicing their cars and paying for various kinds of insurance.
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New Nothing Bundt Cakes opens in BloomingdaleNov 05, 2024 3:50 pm - Bloomingdale’s new Nothing Bundt Cakes’ week-long celebration includes day to benefit Cal’s Angels, free Bundtlets for a Year giveaway and more
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Many retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk much about it
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lululemon shop coming to Geneva CommonsNov 03, 2024 8:09 am - Athletic wear retailer lululemon plans to open a pop-up store in the Geneva Commons shopping center, according to the company’s social media and a mall executive.
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The Biz Week That Was: Hospital expands, Woodfield Mall gets more stores, and Google retail comes to Oak BrookOct 27, 2024 5:09 am - Ascension Alexian Brothers opens neurosciences unit to meet demands of aging population Patients were on the move at Ascension Alexian Brothers hospital in Elk Grove...
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Call it farmhouse, country or cottage: How a Geneva home decor store has evolved over 33 yearsOct 26, 2024 11:48 am - Country Naturals, a home decor store in Geneva, has evolved with the trends over the 33 years it has been open.