Retail and Shopping
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Champro supports students impacted by California wildfires with generous donationFeb 13, 2025 10:57 pm - Champro in Bannockburn donated sports equipment and uniforms to Palisades Charter High School baseball and softball teams affected by Los Angeles wildfires.
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Laskowski Ace Hardware opening next month as anchor of revived and revamped Lindenhurst CenterFeb 13, 2025 2:05 pm - The Laskowski family will be opening its 10th Ace Hardware location as an anchor in the revamped and revived Lindenhurst Center on Grand Avenue.
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Joann moves to close 500 of its stores across the US amid bankruptcy
Feb 12, 2025 4:46 pm - NEW YORK — Struggling fabric and crafts seller Joann plans to close about 500 of its stores across the U.S. — 26 in Illinois — or more than half its current nationwide fo...
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New weekend-only big and tall sports store opens in Arlington HeightsFeb 11, 2025 2:25 pm - Can't find sports gear that fits? New XL-XXXL apparel store opens weekends only in Arlington Heights, with merchandise for Michigan and Chicago teams but not Notre Dame or Green Bay.
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BBB: Watch out for Valentine’s Day romance, shopping scamsFeb 11, 2025 12:12 pm - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns about a surge in Valentine’s Day scams that can steal your money and identity. In addition to romance scams, consumers should exercise caution with Valentine’s Day-related online shopping.
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Pace picking up for new businesses in and near Gurnee MillsFeb 10, 2025 9:42 pm - The busy pace in and around Gurnee Mills is picking up with the opening or planned arrivals of several new businesses.
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At Home store on west side of Schaumburg closing May 1Feb 05, 2025 8:19 pm - The At Home interior decor store that opened on the west side of Schaumburg in the autumn of 2019 will close May 1.
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Study highlights retail’s economic impact statewide
Feb 05, 2025 9:44 am - Retail accounts for more than 10% of Illinois’ gross domestic product, according to the results of a study released Tuesday.
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New Afrocentric boutique opens in AuroraFeb 03, 2025 12:09 pm - A new Afrocentric boutique opened Monday in Aurora bringing the heritage of African fashion to the state’s second-largest city. SamandaRose Couture opened at 481 Commons ...
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Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs