Retail and Shopping
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Vernon Hills toymaker gears up for Supreme Court fight over Trump’s tariffs
Nov 05, 2025 7:39 am - Rick Woldenberg’s Vernon Hills toymaking companies — Learning Resources Inc. and hand2mind Inc. — sued in April to invalidate the tariffs as exceeding President Donald Trump’s authority. The suit is now before the Supreme Court in one of the most economically important clashes in the country's history.
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Fast-fashion giant Shein draws shoppers and protesters as it opens its first store in Paris
Nov 05, 2025 7:29 am - Crowds of shoppers — and protesters — turned out Wednesday for the opening of fast-fashion giant Shein's first permanent store in Paris inside one of the city's most iconic department stores.
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Huntley’s Shops on Main retail incubator opens Saturday
Oct 31, 2025 5:26 pm - Ten small businesses are among the first group to operate in Huntley’s new incubator market, which opens for business Saturday.
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BBB: November is ‘Thank a Business Month’Oct 29, 2025 10:03 am - As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, it’s an excellent time to thank a business.
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Primark to open new store in Gurnee Mills ahead of the holidaysOct 28, 2025 1:52 pm - Primark, a global retailer offering quality fashion at value prices, will have a grand opening on Nov. 20 for its new location at Gurnee Mills.
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Consumer confidence dips modestly in October with Americans concerned about the future
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Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates
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America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here’s why.
Oct 25, 2025 1:53 am - If you’re hoping to deck your halls with boughs of (faux) holly, now would be the time to head to the store. A potential shortage of artificial trees, wreaths, garlands and other seasonal adornments is looming thanks to a tariff-induced frenzy that caused companies to pause or cancel imports during peak manufacturing season, industry experts warn.
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After a 35-year marathon, Arlington Heights running store crosses the finish lineOct 24, 2025 6:26 pm - After 35 years in business, specialty running store Runners High ‘n Tri has closed its doors in downtown Arlington Heights.
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‘A gentle guide’: Geneva woman helps pets and owners through end-of-life careOct 24, 2025 5:14 am - Jennifer Jordan left her government job to pursue a career in canine massage therapy and end-of-life care for pets, founding Wonder Mutt Wellness in Geneva.