Rents slide for major mall tenants
While the Chicago area's best shopping centers have been able to keep their anchor spaces filled, middle- and low-tier malls are having a harder time landing major tenants, accounting for...
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Claire’s loses another top executive
Linda Filler, president of teen accessories retailer Claire's North America division, has resigned after 15 months after taking the job and two months after the surprise departure of the CEO...
Loop tax area expansion plan scrapped
The Chicago Loop Alliance has decided not to pursue plans to expand the footprint of its State Street special taxing district, which would have brought enhanced services to more downtown...
Crate and Barrel Outlet in Lincoln Park to close
The Crate and Barrel Outlet store on Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park does not plan to renew its lease and will close early next year, according to the company that...
Loop tax area expansion plan scrapped
The Chicago Loop Alliance has decided not to pursue plans to expand the footprint of its State Street special taxing district, which would have brought enhanced services to more downtown...
Crate and Barrel Outlet in Lincoln Park to close
The Crate and Barrel Outlet store on Clybourn Avenue in Lincoln Park does not plan to renew its lease and will close early next year, according to the company that...
How to clean jewelry
Degree of difficulty: Easy Materials needed: Depending on the gem or metal, soft-bristled toothbrush, jewelry polishing cloth, ammonia, dish soap, jewelry cleaner, bowl. Once you have splurged on fine jewelry,...
Sears stock rallies on director’s buying spree
Shares in Sears Holdings got a big bump Thursday, closing up 14 percent after a regulatory filing disclosed that a director had bought 475,000 shares. Shares ended trading at $38.33,...
Online retailers go offline to benefit customers
As a first-year law student with job interviews on the horizon, Huy Nguyen was in the market for a well-fitting suit that wouldn't blow his budget. Online custom suit retailer...
Life Skill #710: How to clarify a relationship
So you're dating someone. At least, you think you're dating, though maybe you're just hanging out. It is so hard to say when no one has said. At some point,...