Retail and Shopping
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Renovated Vera Bradley store in Deer ParkDec 19, 2017 12:00 am - Deer Park Town Center's Vera Bradley store has reopened after a remodeling. Officials from the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, village of Deer Park and the mall rec...
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Toys 'R' Us reportedly may close at least 100 stores
Dec 18, 2017 12:00 am - Toys "R" Us, which filed for bankruptcy in September, is considering closing at least 100 U.S. stores in the face of weak holiday sales, according to people with knowled...
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Why malls are beefing up dining, entertainment optionsDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - LOS ANGELES - Shoppers braving the mall this holiday season may notice more that's new than the day's discounts. Many mall owners are spending billions to add more upsca...
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Fresh Thyme grocer plans to expandDec 18, 2017 12:00 am - Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, a full-service specialty grocer growing based in Downers Grove, Monday said it has expansion plans for 2018. Since opening its first stor...
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Orangetheory Fitness opens in AlgonquinDec 17, 2017 10:00 pm - A new fitness studio with locations across the country is making its way to the Randall Road corridor. Orangetheory Fitness opened this month in Algonquin at 1624 S. Ran...
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Splurging on an expensive gift? Don't forget to insure itDec 17, 2017 6:24 am - Insurance might be the least exciting thing about surprising your loved one with a valuable gift this holiday - but don't let it fall off your priority list. "Don't sacr...
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Beware: That new store card could torpedo your credit scoreDec 17, 2017 6:22 am - Getting a deal during the holidays is a great American tradition. So when a sales clerk cheerfully asks, "Would you like to save 20 percent on your purchases today by op...
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Hunter Contempo, Costco warn customers about two fan modelsDec 16, 2017 6:00 am - Costco and Hunter Contempo fan company are making customers aware of two ceiling fans that contained incorrect instructions on how to install the fan. "Out of an abunda...
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Ivanka opens brand new store-in her father's New York building
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Some Subway owners protest return of $4.99 footlong promotion
Dec 15, 2017 12:00 am - There's no question that Subway is an American success story - not just for the corporation but for small businesses. According to the company's website, there are more ...