Retail and Shopping
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The Fed sees its inflation fight as a success. Will the public eventually agree?
Sep 23, 2024 9:44 am - WASHINGTON — With its larger-than-usual half-point cut to its key interest rate last week, the Federal Reserve underscored its belief that it's all but conquered inflatio...
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Biz Week that Was: Incentive deal reached for Arlington Heights gatewaySep 22, 2024 5:57 am - This week’s top suburban business stories include an incentive deal for the redevelopment of Arlington Heights’ southern gateway, a new Dave & Buster’s coming to Yorktown Center in Lombard, and a new independent bookstore opening in downtown Libertyville.
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Bloomingdale to reveal vision for reviving Stratford Square Mall areaSep 20, 2024 11:42 pm - With the shuttered Stratford Square Mall about to meet the wrecking ball, Bloomingdale leaders on Tuesday will unveil a conceptual redevelopment plan for the property.
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New mall in East Dundee hosts grand opening celebrationSep 19, 2024 2:38 pm - Elgin Mall of East Dundee will host a grand opening celebration this weekend. The mall, which relocated from Elgin to East Dundee, opened at its new location in late July...
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What the Fed’s rate cut means for consumers, businesses and investors
Sep 18, 2024 2:01 pm - The Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week for the first time in four years, putting an end to its longest cycle of rate increases in roughly a decade. “This will i...
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‘I want it to be an experience’: Independent bookstore to open in downtown LibertyvilleSep 18, 2024 9:08 am - Ingleside native Delanie Dochelli is opening About Time Bookstore in downtown Libertyville to share her passion for reading and books.
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US retail sales ticked up last month in sign of ongoing consumer resilience
Sep 17, 2024 8:31 am - WASHINGTON — Americans spent a bit more at retailers last month, providing a small boost to the economy just as the Federal Reserve considers how much to cut its key inte...
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Villa Perk Coffee turns one, unveils innovative new drinkSep 16, 2024 6:10 pm - Villa Perk Coffee Co. in Villa Park is preparing for its anniversary celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21.
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A state’s experience with grocery chain mergers spurs a fight to stop Albertsons’ deal with Kroger
Sep 16, 2024 3:33 pm - Lawyers for Washington state will have past grocery chain mergers – and their negative consequences – in mind when they go to court to block a proposed merger between Alb...
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Yard House restaurant among new entries in ongoing Hawthorn redevelopment in Vernon HillsSep 16, 2024 9:05 am - Yard House restaurant, which features a large selection of draft beer, and two other businesses were announced as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills.