Articles filed under Retail/Shopping
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It's 'sheer madness,' but Valentine's Day provides a sweet spot for suburban retailers
Jan 29, 2023 1:00 AM - "They're looking for the one item their love loves," according to one suburban retailer. So local stores are getting ready for Valentine's Day. -
Geneva's RJA Design Interiors mixes modern, traditional for a 'quirky and deliberate' aesthetic
Jan 27, 2023 6:00 AM - At Richard Abrahamson's 2,200-square-foot retail store in Geneva, RJA Design Interiors, an array of furniture, decorative pieces, paintings and plants greets shoppers looking for a specific piece or maybe a complete makeover of their homes.
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How sweet it is: Crumbl Cookies opening in Glen Ellyn
Jan 26, 2023 8:21 PM - A Wheaton couple will open the latest location of Crumbl Cookies in Glen Ellyn. The TikTok-friendly store will offer a rotating selection of photogenic cookies that are "made to be shared." -
St. Charles could raise home rule sales tax to help pay for street repair
Jan 24, 2023 8:15 PM - St. Charles alderpersons on Monday began discussions on whether to increase the city's home rule sales tax to generate more revenue for street funding and whether to increase utility rates through 2027 to keep up with the cost of operations, capital projects and debt service.
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Tickets on sale now for Downtown Naperville's Winter Wine Walk 2023
Jan 23, 2023 5:34 PM - Assemble your squad for a fun experience in downtown Naperville that is sure to please any wine lover's palette. Tickets are on sale now for Downtown Naperville's Winter Wine Walk 2023 on Sunday, Feb. 5. -
Thirteen businesses open in downtown Aurora in 2022
Jan 19, 2023 11:48 PM - This year saw 11 storefronts filled in downtown Aurora plus two that joined existing tenants. Of the 13 businesses, eight are new, four relocated, and one reopened. -
Weiss Ace owner remembered as a helpful hardware man
Jan 18, 2023 1:23 PM - Jon Weiss, owner of one of the original Ace Hardware stores, died Jan. 6. He was 87. -
December retail sales fall 1.1% as inflation takes a toll
Jan 18, 2023 12:22 PM - Americans cut back on spending in December, the second consecutive month they've done so, underscoring how inflation and the rising cost of using credit cards slowed consumer activity over the crucial holiday shopping season.
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2023 Geneva Restaurant Week kicks off Jan. 23
Jan 18, 2023 7:34 PM - Geneva Chamber of Commerce is highlighting culinary excellence by offering the Geneva Restaurant Week, an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of Geneva's finest restaurants. -
Get ideas at Naper Settlement's Wedding Showcase Jan. 21
Jan 17, 2023 5:15 PM - Planning a wedding? Naper Settlement's Wedding Showcase is an opportunity for busy couples to find out how to make their special day one to remember.
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