Under Armour set to open on Michigan Avenue
Watch out, Nike. Under Armour is coming for you. The Baltimore-based athletic apparel-maker on Friday opens a 30,000-square-foot store on the Magnificent Mile just blocks from its much larger rival....
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Fewer consumers to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, NRF says
The brutal winter could be taking its toll on St. Patrick's Day revelry. Fewer consumers are expected to celebrate the green holiday that ushers in the arrival of spring, according...
Men named John, Robert, James, William outnumber women on corporate boards
Corporate boards aren't exactly famous for being bastions of diversity. As it turns out, there are more men named John, Robert, James and William than there are women total on...
Labor groups accuse McDonald’s of avoiding European taxes
A coalition of European and American trade unions released a report Wednesday accusing McDonald's European operations of avoiding more than 1 billion euros in corporate taxes. The group, which includes...
Businessman, daughter charged with illegal activity over military equipment
The head of an Arlington Heights optics company has been charged with illegally exporting and importing military equipment, including components used in night vision systems on the M1A1 Abrams tank....
Federal grand jury looking into Caterpillar’s finances
A grand jury is investigating "financial information" in Caterpillar's domestic and international operations and subsidiaries, the company revealed this week. A federal grand jury is investigating "financial information" in Caterpillar's...
McDonald’s plunges on Fortune’s list of most admired companies
McDonald's isn't as admirable as it used to be. The Oak Brook-based burger giant plunged on Fortune's annual list of the world's most admired companies, dropping to 46 from last...
Ikea offers final plans for Joliet distribution center
Furniture retailer Ikea said Thursday it is submitting final plans for a 1.4 million-square-foot distribution center to the city of Joliet. The Swedish company said it bought the land, about...
Study: Your spouse’s long hours will make you fat
Those extra hours you're clocking in at the office could make your partner fat, according to a study from the University of Illinois. The weight creeps on when an individual's...
Oak Brook-based Athletico to partner with St. Louis Cardinals
Athletico Physical Therapy is adding the St. Louis Cardinals to its roster of sports team sponsors. The Oak Brook-based therapy and rehabilitation firm is already partners with the Chicago White...