Retail and Shopping
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Meet the winner of the 'great sandwich search'Jan 29, 2017 5:00 am - The “Great Deli Sandwich Search” got plenty of responses in the past two weeks, and in this unscientific research we're strictly going with the place that triggered the ...
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Constable: Watchdog takes bite out of grocery mislabelingJan 28, 2017 12:00 am - About this time last year, Don Miller Sr. of Palatine started growing a very odd beard as part of his pledge not to shave half his face until the Chicago Cubs won the Wo...
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Bridal shop community rallies around Elmhurst store destroyed by fireJan 27, 2017 12:00 am - The image of another bridal store in ruins reopened old wounds for Ronia Ghusein. A devastating fire destroyed her own shop and more than 6,000 dresses six years ago. Gh...
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Ulta Beauty creates new holding companyJan 27, 2017 12:00 am - BOLINGBROOK - Ulta Beauty will create a new holding company on Jan. 29, the beginning of the company's new fiscal year. Ulta officials said the primary purpose of the r...
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Frank's Fresh Market unveils upgraded storeJan 27, 2017 12:00 am - Frank's Fresh Market, a family-owned food store at 470 Georgetown Square in Wood Dale, recently underwent a full remodeling and upgrade of the business. Owner Frank Ingr...
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Prospect Heights welcomes Brookdale remodel, new furniture storeJan 26, 2017 12:00 am - The newly remodeled Brookdale Senior Living in Prospect Heights officially opened its Clare Bridge Alzheimer's and Dementia Care unit last week. Elected city officials ...
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Rosemont mall celebrates Chinese New Year SaturdayJan 25, 2017 12:00 am - The Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in Rosemont will celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday with a variety of games, activities and cultural performances. At 1 p.m., the...
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Screens keep shoppers informed at Geneva CommonsJan 22, 2017 10:00 pm - If you're shopping at Geneva Commons along the Randall Road corridor, you may notice new, lighted electronic screens broadcasting throughout the mall. Now atop the mall'...
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Grocery shopping in person or online? Tips from a power shopper
Jan 22, 2017 6:00 am - Grocery guru Chrissy Pate knows how to stack coupons, price match and stockpile her way to groceries for as much as 80 percent off — even scoring some products free. She...
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Abt innovation helped retailer become a destination after 80 yearsJan 22, 2017 12:00 am - Bob Abt's death in 2016 was a turning point of sorts for his four sons. The time of grief turned to energy as the next generation of owners worked to ensure that Glenvi...