Retail and Shopping
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Mayor: Elmhurst benefiting from developmentJan 09, 2018 12:00 am - When it comes to economic development, Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley says his philosophy is to keep your foot on the gas. "If you don't work hard to create a fertile busin...
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Soda tax wars rage on in Philadelphia, where levy is blamed for job losses
Jan 09, 2018 12:00 am - As cities nationwide debate taxes on sugary drinks, Philadelphia is emerging as the biggest test case. A year after the city enacted the 1.5-cent-per-ounce levy, both si...
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Some shopping malls may be in deeper trouble than you think
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What to buy every month of the year in 2018Jan 07, 2018 12:00 am - In 2018, you may resolve to save more, spend less or budget better. Whatever your money goal, the one common key to your success is shopping smart. That means knowing th...
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Macy's still closing stores despite good higher holiday sales
Jan 04, 2018 12:00 am - It's been a tumultuous few years for the nation's department stores, but a solid holiday season has provided at least a temporary reprieve as shoppers stocked up on home...
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Butera Fruit Market opening this month in Des PlainesJan 04, 2018 12:00 am - The long-awaited Butera Fruit Market in Des Plaines will be opening its doors later this month, the company said Thursday. Store manager Bill Weide said the grocery sto...
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Four suburban Jewel-Osco stores soldJan 04, 2018 12:00 am - Inland Real Estate Acquisitions said the buildings leased to four Jewel-Osco stores in the suburbs have been sold. Inland said Thursday that it negotiated and close...
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Geneva Fresh Thyme construction stalled by lawsuit - or is it?Jan 04, 2018 12:00 am - There may be movement on the stalled construction of a Fresh Thyme grocery store in the Fabyan Crossing shopping center in Geneva. An attorney for a company fighting the...
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Algonquin Gander Mountain not among stores set to reopenJan 04, 2018 12:00 am - Former Gander Mountain stores in Algonquin and Geneva are not among 69 stores scheduled to reopen this year. Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, Thur...
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Sears to close more than 100 additional storesJan 03, 2018 10:00 pm - Sears Holdings Corp. will be closing over 100 more stores as the struggling department store chain tries to turn around its business. The Hoffman Estates-based compa...