Retail and Shopping
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Barnes & Noble to return to downtown NapervilleDec 13, 2024 8:56 am - Barnes & Noble is getting a sequel in downtown Naperville.
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Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal
Dec 11, 2024 8:18 am - Albertsons is giving up on its merger with Kroger and it is suing the grocery chain, saying it didn't do enough to secure regulatory approval for the $24.6 billion agreement.
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Federal, state judges temporarily halt the proposed supermarket merger of Kroger and Albertsons
Dec 10, 2024 2:59 pm - A federal judge has temporarily halted a proposed merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons, an action that could scuttle the deal.
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Beware the 12 scams of ChristmasDec 10, 2024 1:49 pm - ’Tis the season for scammers to target consumers to separate them from their money or to steal their personal or financial information. The Better Business Bureau has com...
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Food gifts galore: Gourmet edible treats for under $50
Dec 10, 2024 5:17 am - If you have an avid cook or food lover in your life, your gifting opportunities these days are vast and deep. There are authentic ingredients and creative concoctions in brick-and-mortar shops and online. The global pantry beckons. Plus, in many cases, the packaging is gorgeous!
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Mondelez snack company exploring takeover of U.S. chocolate maker Hershey
Dec 09, 2024 1:55 pm - Mondelez International Inc., the snacks and sweets company, is exploring an acquisition of iconic U.S. chocolate maker Hershey Co., in a potential deal that would create ...
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Oven gloves sold on QVC recalled after consumers report minor burns
Dec 06, 2024 3:18 pm - NEW YORK — More than one million pairs of oven gloves are being recalled due to a burn hazard, after dozens of injury reports. Video and e-commerce retailer QVC is recall...
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New gourmet tea and spice shop opens in Crystal LakeDec 06, 2024 8:44 am - Cathy and Tom Koch are the new owners of The Spice & Tea Exchange of Crystal Lake. They will host a grand opening celebration Jan. 31 at 57 N. Williams St. in downtown.
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Lulu’s Ice Cream Social coming to The Clove in Buffalo GroveDec 05, 2024 8:19 am - The Clove in Buffalo Grove will see a new ice cream concept, Lulu’s Ice Cream Social.
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‘We’ve struggled for a couple years’: Rolling Meadows Hallmark store to close up shop after three decadesDec 04, 2024 6:55 pm - Joelle’s Hallmark — a staple in Rolling Meadows for nearly three decades — is closing at the end of the year, its owner announced.