Retail and Shopping
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Cary Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Breaking Bread Catering & Deli’s second location in Crystal LakeMar 18, 2024 4:31 pm - The Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Breaking Bread Catering and Deli’s newest location in the hea...
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Warmer weather marks the return of citywide garage sale eventsMar 15, 2024 6:00 am - St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia are all preparing for garage sale season with this year’s citywide garage sale events. These basically give those who enjoy visiting garage sales on specific days the opportunity to cruise all over the place, using a map or phone app to find the sales.
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Bricks & Minifigs to open new Schaumburg locationMar 14, 2024 12:15 pm - Bricks & Minifigs, a Lego aftermarket reseller for minifigures, sets, bricks and accessories, will have a grand opening for its newest location, BAM Schaumburg at 1085 S....
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The Bunny returns to Yorktown Center with a Bunny Bash, Bunny Cares and moreMar 14, 2024 12:12 pm - The Yorktown Center in Lombard welcomes the Easter Bunny with fun activities this month. Families are invited for cherished “Photos with the Easter Bunny,” through March ...
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Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores, posts surprise fourth quarter loss
Mar 13, 2024 11:29 am - Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after the discount retailer slashed the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a...
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Batavia Boardwalk Shops open May 10 with 10 small businessesMar 12, 2024 12:10 am - The 2024 season of the Batavia Boardwalk Shops begins on Friday, May 10. The shops are designed to support small businesses, create additional retail shopping, and to br...
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The Biz Week That Was: Pickleball facility, fast casual Greek restaurant, and downtown redevelopment among highlightsMar 10, 2024 5:35 am - New player plans indoor pickleball court at former Toys R Us in Vernon Hills After a lull in the action, a new player has emerged with plans to convert the former To...
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Aldi to add 800 of its discount stores across US as Americans feel pinch of high food prices
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Jewelry store with pawn shop OK’d for Lake in the Hills over objections from neighboring businesses
Mar 06, 2024 9:42 am - Doerner Jewelers and Niles Loan plans to move from downtown Algonquin location A jewelry store and pawn shop are coming to Lake in the Hills, but its approval didn’t...
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Voila! Elmhurst is getting a French marketMar 05, 2024 11:58 am - Elmhurst will experience a bit of Parisian “joie de vivre” this summer. City aldermen have signed off on an agreement allowing Bensidoun USA to set up a new French market...