Retail and Shopping
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Former educator to realize longtime dream when he opens Masterpiece Bread bakery in GenevaAug 27, 2021 6:00 am - Mike Scorzo of Geneva has spent the past few weeks getting his dough in order - and it has nothing to do with his finances. He's literally kneading and baking what he ca...
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Enforcing masks indoors: Businesses are off the hook this time. What will suburban police do?Aug 27, 2021 1:00 am - Illinois' mask mandate returns Monday with one big change for businesses: This time, they won't face fines if they fail to get scofflaw patrons to comply. "That's a sign...
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Walgreens appoints three executives to leadership teamsAug 26, 2021 11:00 pm - DEERFIELD - Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Friday named employees to three key executive leadership positions. Danielle Gray was appointed executive vice president and gl...
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Ulta Beauty sales jump 60%Aug 26, 2021 11:00 pm - BOLINGBROOK - Ulta Beauty Inc. announced financial results for its fiscal year second quarter ended July 31. Net sales increased 60.2% to $2.0 billion compared to $1.2 b...
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Roadwork will improve access between shopping centers in Vernon HillsAug 26, 2021 5:30 am - Roadwork approved by Vernon Hills officials will improve access between two large retail centers on either side of busy Milwaukee Avenue. The work between Hawthorn Mall ...
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Second Amazon Fresh grocery store likely coming to NapervilleAug 25, 2021 1:00 am - All signs point to a second Amazon Fresh grocery store opening soon in Naperville. While city officials haven't been notified of definitive plans for the site at 1351 E...
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Disney closing its stores at Woodfield, Gurnee Mills and Aurora outlet mallAug 24, 2021 1:00 am - Disney is closing all of its stores in Illinois next month, including locations at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Gurnee Mills in Gurnee and Chicago Premium Outlets in Au...
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All-night flea market a big hit with insomniacs at DuPage County FairgroundsAug 21, 2021 1:00 am - Hundreds of people showed up at the All-Night Flea Market Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds despite a heavy downpour of rain. Vendor Doug Wilderman of Carol Stre...
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Woodman's, TJMaxx/HomeGoods stores open in BloomingdaleAug 20, 2021 1:00 am - August has brought two store openings to Bloomingdale with the debut of Woodman's and the relocation of TJMaxx/HomeGoods. Woodman's had a "soft opening" on Aug. 11, maki...
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Kimberly Palmer: Lessons in back-to-school shopping for 2021
Aug 19, 2021 11:00 pm - For parents, the return to school means a return to spending: NerdWallet recently found that, in spite of the pandemic, about half of parents who plan to back-to-school ...