Retail and Shopping
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7 tips for making the most of Black Friday shoppingNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - So you've been too busy planning for the Thanksgiving feast and family reunions to give much thought to Black Friday shopping. Even the last-minute shopper can still mak...
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Why go shopping at the mall Friday? For the experienceNov 23, 2017 12:00 am - Malls are dying, some retail analysts say. But are they? Drive past most suburban shopping malls tomorrow, Black Friday - or any time this holiday season - and they'll ...
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Sears, Nine West among retailers facing make-or-break Christmas
Nov 22, 2017 12:00 am - The holiday season is always a pressure cooker for retailers, but this year promises to be more stressful than usual. With foot traffic dwindling and more consumers shop...
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Nothing Bundt Cakes in Vernon Hills plans opening eventsNov 22, 2017 12:00 am - The owners of Nothing Bundt Cakes in Vernon Hills are planning grand opening events for the store that opened earlier this month. The store is at 701 N. Milwaukee Ave., ...
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The most popular toys for Christmas 2017Nov 22, 2017 12:00 am - While filling your holiday wish lists, don't expect to see that one hot item that will be sold out everywhere this season, suburban toy shop owners say. But there are a ...
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Constable: What happens when you can't find a real Christmas treeNov 21, 2017 4:30 am - A traditionalist, I made sure that Thanksgiving was a fond memory last year and we were well into December when I agreed to shop for a Christmas tree. Three dismal parki...
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After death of 8th child, Ikea relaunches dresser recall
Nov 21, 2017 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Ikea relaunched a recall of 17.3 million chests and dressers Tuesday after the death of an eighth child. CEO Lars Petersson said Ikea wants to increase awaren...
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Inspire Bleu wellness center opens at The Arboretum of South BarringtonNov 21, 2017 12:00 am - The Arboretum of South Barrington has gained a new business. The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and officials from the village of South Barrington recently gathere...
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Ashley HomeStore opens, plans grand openingNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - Ashley HomeStore at 1777 S. Randall Road in Geneva is open and hold a grand opening celebration at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 and continue throughout the day. “Sp...
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New downtown Libertyville promotion features decorated bicyclesNov 20, 2017 12:00 am - Many businesses in downtown Libertyville are taking a different path this year to lure visitors for the holidays. "Bikes on MainStreet" will debut Friday at 28 businesse...