Retail and Shopping
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Amazon sellers say online retail giant is trying to help itself, not consumers
Oct 05, 2019 6:18 am - SEATTLE - When Jeff Peterson's Amazon seller account was hacked recently, he frantically tried to reach Amazon's customer service for help restoring access to his sports...
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4 must-do's if your online order arrives damagedOct 05, 2019 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) — Nowadays, consumers shop online for just about everything. So you've likely experienced the stinging disappointment when a TV, piece of furniture or some...
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Report: Sears, retirees settle life insurance benefits disputeOct 04, 2019 1:00 am - Sears has settled a dispute with retirees over life insurance benefits, the Chicago Tribune is reporting. Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings will set aside $3 million ...
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Walmart rolls out slew of new health-care benefits for employees
Oct 03, 2019 1:00 am - Walmart will test a variety of new health-care programs for some of its workers next year, aiming to provide easier access and better care while also reducing its own ex...
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Dimucci property owners get two more years to find shopping center developerOct 02, 2019 1:00 am - The owners of the 109-acre Dimucci property at Route 12 and Old McHenry Road in unincorporated Lake County near Hawthorn Woods have another two years to find a developer...
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Floor & Decor, 24 Hour Fitness to fill vacant spots on Randall Road in AlgonquinOct 01, 2019 11:00 pm - Two new tenants are coming to the Randall Road corridor in Algonquin early next year, to fill up sizable vacant retail space. Construction has already begun on a new 80,...
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Forever 21 files for bankruptcy, will close 350 stores worldwide amid restructuring
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Time for a property tax in Carol Stream? Mayor, others advocate it; residents don'tSep 30, 2019 1:00 am - Carol Stream officials long have maintained they would pursue a municipal property tax only as a last resort. But some village board members now appear ready to take tha...
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No holiday savings yet? Here's how to build your funds fastSep 28, 2019 6:00 am - Timing is everything when it comes to saving for the holidays. The longer you have to build up cash reserves, plan your budget and buy gifts at the right price, the bett...
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'Tucked away' businesses in the Tri-Cities, part 2Sep 27, 2019 6:00 am - As promised, today we look at five more "tucked away" businesses, those that are either in interesting locations or are not top-of-mind with many residents. It complete...