Retail and Shopping
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US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Sep 17, 2024 8:31 am - WASHINGTON — Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key inte...
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Villa Perk Coffee turns one, unveils innovative new drinkSep 16, 2024 6:10 pm - Villa Perk Coffee Co. in Villa Park is preparing for its anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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A state’s experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons’ deal with Kroger
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Yard House restaurant among new entries in ongoing Hawthorn redevelopment in Vernon HillsSep 16, 2024 9:05 am - Yard House restaurant, which features a large selection of draft beer, and two other businesses were announced as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills.
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Burlington Stores opens new Arlington Heights location FridaySep 12, 2024 2:49 pm - Burlington Stores will open its new store in Arlington Heights with a ribbon-cutting at 8:45 a.m. Friday.
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Batavia’s single-use bag fee generates nearly $200,000 in first year
Sep 10, 2024 12:12 pm - Shoppers in Batavia can save some change by bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, while those who choose single-use bags contribute to the city’s green initiatives.
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Woodfield Village Green shopping center sold for $93.2 million; Nothing Bundt Cakes, Good Feet Store comingSep 10, 2024 11:15 am - Though the 421,000-square-foot Woodfield Village Green shopping center across Golf Road from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was sold for $93.2 million last month, shoppers shouldn’t expect any immediate shake-ups in the property beyond growth of its tenant makeup.
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Michaels, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Sierra coming to Crystal Lake
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Five Below opens store in Arlington HeightsSep 06, 2024 2:41 pm - Five Below — the retailer selling most items between $1 and $5 — opened a location Friday at the Northpoint Shopping Center in Arlington Heights.
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Warehouse 55 celebrating five years on Sept. 21Aug 30, 2024 12:41 pm - Warehouse 55 is celebrating its fifth anniversary this fall in downtown Aurora. The two-story vintage and antique showroom will host a special anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21.