Retail and Shopping
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More Northwest suburban farmers markets scheduled to open in coming weeksMay 15, 2020 1:00 am - Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village will be among the next Northwest suburban towns to open their seasonal farmers markets — albeit with new restrictions in place to follow...
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Craving something sweet? Cookie Dough Bliss coming to Third Street in GenevaMay 14, 2020 6:00 am - When Kirstie Geyer of St. Charles says she always enjoyed baking treats and dreamed of operating her own business when she was younger, it should be noted she's only 26 ...
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Palatine confirms Amazon is opening distribution center thereMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - Amazon will move into a warehouse and distribution facility under construction off Hicks Road south of Northwest Highway, and Palatine officials hope the online retail g...
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Oakbrook Terrace OKs business stimulus packageMay 11, 2020 1:00 am - The Oakbrook Terrace City Council has approved a stimulus package totaling about $311,000 to assist the city's restaurants, convenience stores and hotels that have been ...
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Analysis: The next frontier of shopping will be livestreamed
May 09, 2020 6:11 am - Years before COVID-19 reared its hideous head and gave the world an urgent reason to shop from home, retail influencers were livestreaming inside of boutiques, offering ...
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$250 million Hawthorn Mall redevelopment 'moving at light speed'May 07, 2020 5:00 am - While everyday life may seem to be in suspended animation, several ongoing projects in Vernon Hills show there is hope ahead, town officials say. And that includes a pro...
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Ulta to reopen stores in seven statesMay 07, 2020 1:00 am - BOLINGBROOK - Ulta Beauty plans to reopen about 180 stores in seven states next Monday as part the company moves to resume business amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Ulta CEO ...
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Where meat is running short or costing more in the suburbsMay 07, 2020 1:00 am - Suburban grocery chains have begun feeling the effects after several U.S. meat processing plants temporarily shut down because hundreds of workers came down with coronav...
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'Show Your Love for Local' with Mother's Day gift ideasMay 04, 2020 11:00 pm - The Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce encourages you to "Show Your Love for Local" by getting a Mother's Day gift from a local business. • Everything Floral in Ea...
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Support Batavia businesses with curated collection boxesMay 03, 2020 11:00 pm - Are you looking for a special and local gift for Mother's Day? During this difficult time, Batavia MainStreet is helping out struggling small businesses with "Support Lo...