Retail and Shopping
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Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows
Jun 19, 2025 10:16 am - Global sales of personal luxury goods are ”slowing down but not collapsing,” according to a Bain & Co. consultancy study released Thursday.
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At Home files bankruptcy, with lenders set to take over
Jun 18, 2025 4:29 pm - At Home Group Inc. filed bankruptcy to implement a restructuring deal which will see its lenders take over the business.
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Naperville debates grocery tax replacement vs. local sales tax increaseJun 18, 2025 12:45 pm - Though many suburbs have already adopted a municipal 1% sales tax on groceries, some Naperville officials are mulling an alternative.
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Whole Foods Market opening next week in St. Charles
Jun 18, 2025 6:35 am - The wait is nearly over for St. Charles shoppers looking forward to browsing the aisles of the new Whole Foods Market downtown.
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Gurnee hiking local sales tax to replace lost grocery tax revenue — and then someJun 17, 2025 7:46 pm - The expiring 1% state grocery tax will not be reinstated with a local version in Gurnee, but village officials instead will increase their local sales tax to spread the cost to visitors.
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Americans turn cautious and retail sales slide after a spring rush to beat tariffs
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Cook County’s new top prosecutor continues to target retail theftJun 13, 2025 4:30 am - The renewed focus on retail theft from Cook County’s top prosecutor has gone national. State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced this week that a nationwide campaign, spearheaded by her office to target organized retail theft crews, has led to more than 500 arrests since May 30.
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‘Long-term potential’: Retail, grocery proposed for 20 acres at center of Hawthorn WoodsJun 12, 2025 10:48 am - Twenty prime acres in Hawthorn Woods, a property that has been beset by challenges and remained undeveloped for more than 15 years now is ready to roll.
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US producer prices rise modest 2.6% in May with inflationary pressures still mild
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Arlington Heights salon to host June 22 open houseJun 09, 2025 8:54 pm - My Girl Collaborative Salon in Arlington Heights, founded by Ami Weintraub and Katie Luczak, invites community to its first anniversary open house on June 22.