Retail and Shopping
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Elk Grove CEO back in the saddle for charity rideMay 15, 2016 1:00 am - Chip Miceli, president and CEO of Des Plaines Office Equipment in Elk Grove Village, bought a three-wheeler. Not a tricycle for a kid. A three-wheeled motorcycle for a c...
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Sears to experiment with smaller appliance storesMay 11, 2016 1:00 am - Despite the struggles Sears and Kmart have to remain competitive, the company continues to seek and roll out new ideas to attract shoppers in stores and online. One such...
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Cooper's Hawk, Starbucks pitched for St. Charles mall siteMay 10, 2016 5:33 am - The ability of two new tenants at Charlestowne Mall to create a resurgence in retail at the struggling shopping center will remain a question until they open. But St. Ch...
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New Mariano's is half grocery store, half restaurantMay 10, 2016 5:00 am - The “Mariano's experience” is now a Naperville experience. The upscale grocer opens its 37th store at 6 a.m. today at 1300 S. Naper Blvd., The store brings with it the f...
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Makeover winners get a new look at Algonquin CommonsMay 08, 2016 11:00 pm - Four shoppers got pampered and spoiled this month with a shopping spree and total makeover at the Algonquin Commons shopping center. They each won the makeover as part o...
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Sears Hometown 'store-within-a-store' gains momentumMay 05, 2016 1:00 am - Since launching its scaled-down "store-within-a-store" dealership opportunity in 2014, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Inc. said Thursday it has expanded into 15 indepe...
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Agilence parnters with SearsMay 04, 2016 1:00 am - Agilence Inc., a provider of data analytics solutions in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, announced Wednesday it will provide its solution to Sears Holdings Corp.'s Asset &...
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New Libertyville furniture store opening with charity fundraisingMay 03, 2016 1:00 am - One of Libertyville's newest businesses will host its grand opening with a twist Thursday. Mayor Terry Weppler will cut the ceremonial ribbon at 5 p.m. to welcome Cheny ...
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Japanese restaurant opens in AlgonquinMay 01, 2016 11:00 pm - A chef trained in Japan decided the best spot to open his newest hibachi and sushi restaurant would be right along the Randall Road corridor. Chef and owner Simon Shi op...
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Woodfield Mall Enhances Dining Experience with the Future Addition of Uncle Julio's this Spring and New Dining Platform on WebsiteApr 28, 2016 11:00 pm - Woodfield Mall, one of the largest shopping destinations in the United States with nearly 300 retail, dining and entertainment options, will expand its food and beverage...