Retail and Shopping
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Out with the old: Demolition work signals progress for two Naperville projectsJul 28, 2024 7:46 pm - If you’ve driven by Route 59 and Aurora Avenue or along East Chicago Street, you’ve probably noticed something missing from the landscape. Demolition crews are making way for two new developments in Naperville.
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After pause, Amazon resumes suburban grocery store rollout. But will it catch on?Jul 25, 2024 8:00 pm - It was the worst-kept secret in Arlington Heights over the last three years — the smiling arrow signage and green color scheme on the building facade might have given it away — but at long last, a new Amazon Fresh grocery store is open.
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Time to bring in a new developer? Lisle trustees reviewing options on shuttered shopping centerJul 25, 2024 6:15 pm - The Family Square Plaza in downtown Lisle remains shuttered as an Indianapolis-based developer continues to work on finalizing a deal to purchase the property. Village trustees in August will decide if they want to grant an extension to the developer.
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Geneva candle store creates scent for national retailer
Jul 24, 2024 8:49 am - Formerly Scentcerely Yours — now Inluro — at 211 W. State St., Geneva, has created an international scent for a major retailer. After marking six years in business in May...
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Illinois’ 47th Harbor Freight Tools store opens in Vernon HillsJul 23, 2024 9:08 am - Illinois’ newest Harbor Freight Tools will officially open Saturday, Aug. 3 in Vernon Hills.
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Vintage Days to expand to multiple spots in Long GroveJul 17, 2024 3:39 pm - The annual Vintage Days festival is expanding for its 2024 return to Long Grove. It will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28.
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Amazon Prime Day deals are here. Should you take advantage of them?
Jul 16, 2024 2:15 pm - NEW YORK — It's summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal revenue driver for the reta...
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Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Jul 16, 2024 7:21 am - NEW YORK — Amazon Prime Day is here, and experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams. Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retaile...
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The Biz Week That Was: Mariano’s stores sold, fitness club closures and outdoor dining among the highlightsJul 14, 2024 5:52 am - Suburban Mariano’s among those to be sold in Kroger, Albertsons merger Mariano’s in Arlington Heights, Palatine, Des Plaines, Lake Zurich, Wheaton, Bloomingdale, Cry...
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Groceries are expensive, but they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tips to save
Jul 14, 2024 5:33 am - NEW YORK — If you’ve noticed that you’re paying more than before for the same amount of groceries, you’re not the only one. Inflation is easing slightly, but grocery pric...