Retail and Shopping
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New weekend-only big and tall sports store opens in Arlington HeightsFeb 11, 2025 2:25 pm - Can't find sports gear that fits? New XL-XXXL apparel store opens weekends only in Arlington Heights, with merchandise for Michigan and Chicago teams but not Notre Dame or Green Bay.
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BBB: Watch out for Valentine’s Day romance, shopping scamsFeb 11, 2025 12:12 pm - The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns about a surge in Valentine’s Day scams that can steal your money and identity. In addition to romance scams, consumers should exercise caution with Valentine’s Day-related online shopping.
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Pace picking up for new businesses in and near Gurnee MillsFeb 10, 2025 9:42 pm - The busy pace in and around Gurnee Mills is picking up with the opening or planned arrivals of several new businesses.
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At Home store on west side of Schaumburg closing May 1Feb 05, 2025 8:19 pm - The At Home interior decor store that opened on the west side of Schaumburg in the autumn of 2019 will close May 1.
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Study highlights retail’s economic impact statewide
Feb 05, 2025 9:44 am - Retail accounts for more than 10% of Illinois’ gross domestic product, according to the results of a study released Tuesday.
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New Afrocentric boutique opens in AuroraFeb 03, 2025 12:09 pm - A new Afrocentric boutique opened Monday in Aurora bringing the heritage of African fashion to the state’s second-largest city. SamandaRose Couture opened at 481 Commons ...
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Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
Jan 30, 2025 4:03 pm - Civil rights activists gathered outside the headquarters of Target Corp. on Thursday to call for a national boycott of the retailing giant over its decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Egg prices are soaring. Don’t expect that to change anytime soon
Jan 28, 2025 8:11 am - Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight, given the surge in demand as Easter approaches.
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The Biz Week That Was: Offices to apartments, major mall changes, and restaurant week are among the highlightsJan 26, 2025 5:53 am - Panel recommends Schaumburg’s first residential conversion of office space near Woodfield Schaumburg’s first formal proposal for the residential conversion of an off...
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Radio Flyer closes Schaumburg storeJan 25, 2025 1:52 pm - Radio Flyer, which has manufactured little red wagons and other items for more than 100 years, has shuttered the brick-and-mortar store it opened at Woodfield Mall 13 months ago.