Retail and Shopping
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Virus' impact on business causing uncertainty for Schaumburg budget plannersApr 02, 2020 1:00 am - The shuttering or slowdown of so many tax-producing businesses means Schaumburg's nearly completed, monthslong budget process has virtually started over in recent weeks ...
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Demand for grocery delivery service creates long waitlists -- how stores are trying to fix thatApr 01, 2020 1:00 am - With millions of Americans stuck in their homes because of the coronavirus pandemic, demand for grocery delivery and even curbside pickup services has skyrocketed - resu...
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With new owner in place, concerns remain over future of Stratford Square MallMar 30, 2020 5:30 am - The new owner of Stratford Square Mall is looking to get money from a 1% sales tax on all purchases at the Bloomingdale shopping center. But village officials say Namdar...
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FTD appoints new CEOMar 26, 2020 1:00 am - DOWNERS GROVE - Floral services company FTD named Charlie Cole its chief executive officer. Cole recently was the first global chief e-commerce officer for Samsonite, wh...
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Camping World CEO to fund employee assistanceMar 25, 2020 1:00 am - LINCOLNSHIRE - Camping World Holdings Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said he plans to provide financial assistance to company employees experiencing personal and financ...
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Hawthorn Mall closes temporarily, but planning for future makeover continuesMar 19, 2020 5:27 am - Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills is closing temporarily because of COVID-19, but planning for big changes inside and out continues. The village board on Monday agreed to hi...
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Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora closingMar 19, 2020 1:00 am - Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora is among several large Chicago area shopping centers closing due to the COVID-19 coronavirus emergency. A post on Chicago Premium Outle...
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Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Gurnee Mills among malls closing tonightMar 18, 2020 1:00 am - Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Gurnee Mills and other Simon Property Group shopping centers in the Chicago area are scheduled to close tonight due to the coronavirus pand...
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All Whole Foods stores opening early for seniors during coronavirus outbreakMar 17, 2020 1:00 am - The idea came to Willowbrook Mayor Frank Trilla when he heard news on the radio about Australian grocery stores offering designated shopping hours just for seniors. It w...
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Macy's, Ulta to close stores due to COVID-19Mar 17, 2020 1:00 am - Ulta Beauty and Macy's announced Tuesday they will be temporality closing their stores due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. Macy's is closing stores at the en...