Retail and Shopping
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'I hate to see it go': Shoppers reminisce at Carson's on its last dayAug 29, 2018 1:00 am - Carson's has always been one of Karen Wassilak's go-to stores. It's where she bought jeans, shoes, makeup and even her mother-of-the-bride dress. The Algonquin shopper w...
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Long-awaited Woodman's opening this week in Buffalo GroveAug 28, 2018 1:00 am - Buffalo Grove residents have been talking about it for months. Now they will get a chance to experience Woodman's Food Market for themselves. The new 240,000-square-foot...
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Marshalls moving Arlington Heights locationAug 27, 2018 1:00 am - Marshalls is relocating its Arlington Heights store and will hold a grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 6. The store is relocating from 601 E. Palatine Road to 310 E. Rand ...
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How Stitch Fix, Amazon are training bots to be personal stylists
Aug 25, 2018 1:11 am - Can't decide what to wear? Uniqlo, the Japanese fast-fashion chain, has a solution: A chatbot that gives clothing recommendations based on human input, as well as your p...
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Sears to close 46 unprofitable stores in November
Aug 23, 2018 1:00 am - Sears Holdings Corp. continues to clean house, announcing plans to shutter an additional 46 unprofitable stores in November. The struggling chain this week informed work...
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Mariano's ditching plastic bags, giving momentum to a growing trendAug 23, 2018 1:00 am - Paper or plastic? Customers at Mariano's - and possibly other stores - eventually will not have the choice at the checkout line. The Kroger Co., Mariano's parent, is ph...
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Riddell launches new collectible helmet lineAug 22, 2018 1:00 am - Riddell based in Des Plaines launched a new line of NFL licensed collectible helmets, the Chrome Alternate Collection, which is its latest series of officially licen...
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Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Lattes return TuesdayAug 22, 2018 1:00 am - Pumpkin Spice Lattes will return for the season at Starbucks before Labor Day and a week earlier than last year. The coffee chain said the popular pumpkin latte will re...
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Kohl's teaming up with Nine West brandAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Kohl's is partnering with Nine West to add a new line of merchandise to its stores, joining recent additions of Under Armour, Amazon and Aldi. The Menomonee Falls, ...
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Why sales at TJ Maxx and Marshalls are soaring