Retail and Shopping
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Dariusz Jewelers in Downers Grove marks 25 years in the communityNov 25, 2023 10:00 pm - They've been providing sparkle and glamour for decades. Dariusz (Darek) Korpikiewicz, owner, and Bill Vanoskey, manager, are gearing up for their busy holiday season. As...
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Thwart the Grinches: How to keep you and your money safe while holiday shoppingNov 24, 2023 4:45 am - When you're out shopping for gifts this weekend or surfing the web for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, be warned: Grinches out there are looking to steal more than ...
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Free Woodfield Trolley service begins holiday hoursNov 23, 2023 12:00 am - Beginning Friday and continuing through New Year's Day, the free Woodfield Trolley service in Schaumburg will have extended holiday hours. The trolleys connect several l...
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Successful small business strategy to compete with e-commerce giantsNov 22, 2023 5:00 am - Shopping for anything you could ever want is all too easy these days - all you have to do is open your favorite e-commerce app, tap, add to cart and it gets delivered to...
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Be patient, gracious and wear comfortable shoes: Holiday shopping advice from expertsNov 22, 2023 12:00 am - A previous version gave an incorrect owner of Oakbrook Center. Online shopping may have taken a smidgen of the craziness out of holiday shopping. But for those who ...
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More Americans are expected to 'buy now, pay later' for the holidays. Analysts see a growing risk
Nov 22, 2023 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Consumers are expected to use "buy now, pay later" payment plans heavily this holiday season, a forecast that bodes well for retailers but that has credit exp...
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St. Charles Holiday Shop Crawl raffle giveaway this weekendNov 21, 2023 12:00 am - Shoppers will be able to visit 19 participating businesses offering deals, specials, and promotions this Saturday and Sunday during St. Charles' Holiday Shop Crawl. At ...
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Golf simulator with robotic bartender coming to Arlington Heights shopping centerNov 21, 2023 12:00 am - A shuttered laser tag facility in Arlington Heights will be transformed into a different kind of virtual experience venue. Golf VX, a golf simulator with restaurant/bar,...
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Enjoy Holiday Cheers during Small Business Saturday in downtown ElginNov 19, 2023 10:00 pm - Holiday Cheers: Sips of the Season is back for the second year on Nov. 25 in conjunction with Small Business Saturday. The City of Elgin is partnering with the Downtown...
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Retail sales slip in October as consumers pull back after summer splurges