Retail and Shopping
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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
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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.
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Burlington Stores opens new Arlington Heights location FridaySep 12, 2024 2:49 pm - Burlington Stores will open its new store in Arlington Heights with a ribbon-cutting at 8:45 a.m. Friday.
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Batavia’s single-use bag fee generates nearly $200,000 in first year
Sep 10, 2024 12:12 pm - Shoppers in Batavia can save some change by bringing reusable bags to the grocery store, while those who choose single-use bags contribute to the city’s green initiatives.
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Woodfield Village Green shopping center sold for $93.2 million; Nothing Bundt Cakes, Good Feet Store comingSep 10, 2024 11:15 am - Though the 421,000-square-foot Woodfield Village Green shopping center across Golf Road from Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg was sold for $93.2 million last month, shoppers shouldn’t expect any immediate shake-ups in the property beyond growth of its tenant makeup.