Retail and Shopping
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Cora Coffee & Tea House opens in WarrenvilleJul 08, 2025 9:35 pm - Warrenville Mayor Andy Johnson helped business owner Monika Lefever cut the ribbon on Cora Coffee and Tea House, cheered on by residents.
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Amazon extends Prime Day discounts to 4 days as retailers weigh tariff-related price increases
Jul 08, 2025 10:10 am - NEW YORK — Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day sales and offering new membership perks to Gen Z shoppers amid tariff-related price worries and possibly some consumer...
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BBB warns: Scammers target online shoppers during July’s mega sales eventsJul 07, 2025 1:56 pm - As major retailers roll out deep discounts and limited-time offers this July, the Better Business Bureau is urging consumers to stay alert. While these sales can offer real savings, they also create the perfect storm for scammers looking to exploit the shopping frenzy.
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Kendra Scott jewelry store coming to Woodfield Mall this fallJun 30, 2025 6:26 pm - Jewelry designer brand Kendra Scott will bring its seventh Illinois location to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg this fall.
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North Aurora brewery hosting artsy marketJun 24, 2025 12:18 pm - Brother Chimp Brewing, 1059 W. Orchard Road, Northg Aurora, is having a makers’ market from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Three suburban Mariano’s supermarkets to closeJun 24, 2025 11:03 am - Three suburban Mariano’s supermarkets will be among those shutting down as part of a wave of closures from parent company Kroger.
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Tariff threats, wars will slow but not collapse global luxury sales in 2025, new study shows
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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.