Retail and Shopping
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Barrington Wine Walk returns after 2-year hiatusApr 24, 2018 11:00 pm - After a two-year hiatus, the Barrington Wine Walk returns to the village from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, with 28 shops and restaurants offering wine samples to regi...
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In age of Amazon, you could invest in tech - or in warehouses
Apr 22, 2018 1:00 am - Forget your fancy office towers. The future lies in warehouses. But not just any old dusty depot. It's got to be big enough, smart enough and close enough to consumers. ...
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Sears closing its last store in Chicago
Apr 12, 2018 1:00 am - The last Sears department store in Chicago is slated to close this summer. Hoffman Estates-based Sears Holdings on Thursday told employees the Six Corners store at 4730 ...
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Escape the Room opening at Oakbrook Center this monthApr 12, 2018 1:00 am - A national escape room, one of the fastest-growing forms of entertainment, is planning to open at Oakbrook Center later this month. The exact opening date for Escape The...
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Rustic Charm shop in Geneva mixes old with newApr 10, 2018 11:00 pm - In addition to getting the Rustic Charm home décor store opened in downtown Geneva last year prior to the Christmas Walk and its overflow of visitors, owner Kelly Volz m...
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Dog boarding and training business to fill Hobby Lobby spot in PalatineApr 10, 2018 5:00 am - A large-scale dog boarding and training business will fill a vacant section of a former Hobby Lobby store at Palatine Plaza on Northwest Highway. Palatine village counci...
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Lemon cake makes a return at Portillo'sApr 09, 2018 1:00 am - Portillo's popular lemon cake is coming back as a seasonal item for several months beginning today. Portillo's, known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, will h...
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Golf superstore taking over lease of Babies R Us in Vernon HillsApr 09, 2018 1:00 am - Georgia-based PGA Tour Superstore has acquired the lease for the Babies R Us in Vernon Hills and will be converting the space for its third suburban Chicago location. Pl...
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Convenience a factor in Girl Scouts store's move to Randall Road corridorApr 08, 2018 11:00 pm - If you're heading out to buy Girl Scout merit badges or Brownie sashes to display your awards, the trip soon will be a little more convenient. The Girl Scouts store - as...
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How electric cars could hurt beverage industry, convenience stores
Apr 08, 2018 1:00 am - If drivers of electric cars aren't stopping at gas stations to fill their tanks, the opportunities for impulse purchases inside at the convenience store could dry up. Th...