Retail and Shopping
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Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants
Mar 26, 2024 3:12 pm - NEW YORK — Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants on Tuesday, potentially ending nearly two decades of litigation over the fees charged ever...
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Ulta Beauty to close downtown Naperville store, Kendra Scott jewelry shop among new additionsMar 21, 2024 6:05 pm - In Naperville’s ever-evolving downtown, a few vacant storefronts have popped up along high-profile Washington Street. The Barnes & Noble bookstore, a two-level destinatio...
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Discount grocers smell opportunity amid rising prices
Mar 20, 2024 8:01 am - Batavia-based Aldi plans to add 800 stores over the next four years. Dollar General expects to add that many just this year. And their main rivals have ambitions of their...
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8 new retailers coming to Gurnee MillsMar 19, 2024 10:41 am - Gurnee Mills, the largest outlet and full-price retail shopping destination in Illinois, announced new retailers coming soon to the center.
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Cary Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Breaking Bread Catering & Deli’s second location in Crystal LakeMar 18, 2024 4:31 pm - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Breaking Bread Catering and Deli’s newest location in the hea...
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Warmer weather marks the return of citywide garage sale eventsMar 15, 2024 6:00 am - St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia are all preparing for garage sale season with this year’s citywide garage sale events. These basically give those who enjoy visiting garage sales on specific days the opportunity to cruise all over the place, using a map or phone app to find the sales.
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Bricks & Minifigs to open new Schaumburg locationMar 14, 2024 12:15 pm - Bricks & Minifigs, a Lego aftermarket reseller for minifigures, sets, bricks and accessories, will have a grand opening for its newest location, BAM Schaumburg at 1085 S....
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The Bunny returns to Yorktown Center with a Bunny Bash, Bunny Cares and moreMar 14, 2024 12:12 pm - The Yorktown Center in Lombard welcomes the Easter Bunny with fun activities this month. Families are invited for cherished “Photos with the Easter Bunny,” through March ...
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Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores, posts surprise fourth quarter loss
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops open May 10 with 10 small businessesMar 12, 2024 12:10 am - The 2024 season of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops begins on Friday, May 10. The shops are designed to support small businesses, create additional retail shopping, and to br...