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Tommy Bahama’s Michigan Avenue launch is stuck on hold

December 25, 2018 at 9:23 a.m.

When Tommy Bahama CEO Doug Wood learned earlier this year that the construction of a new, 4,000-square-foot North Michigan Avenue flagship would be delayed, he was understandably concerned. The launch,...

Macy’s to stay open 48 hours on weekend before Christmas

May 13, 2019 at 9:57 p.m.

Last month for retailers, it was all about post-Turkey spending sprees. In December, at least one retailer is upping the ante by offering an all-night, last minute shopping marathons. Macy's...

State Street on a small roll as vacancy rate holds, rents tick higher

December 25, 2018 at 7:53 a.m.

This was the year flagships flourished on the Loop's historic State Street, with CityTarget, DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and Burlington Coat Factory moving in. Next up, in early 2013, Gap...

Retail notebook: CEO of The Limited looks to Chicago for fashion focus

December 25, 2018 at 6:44 a.m.

When the CEO of The Limited needs some inspiration, she turns to "Tyler," a 20-something, career-driven fashionista who happens to live in Chicago. Tyler represents the specialty retailer's core customer,...

H&M, Fleet Feet Sports coming to South Loop’s Roosevelt Collection

December 25, 2018 at 6:47 a.m.

H&M;, ULTA Beauty, Francesca's Collection, Z Gallerie, White House Black Market, Fleet Feet Sports, BlackFinn American Grill, Chica Loca and Republic of Couture are among the retailers and restaurants scheduled...

Ulta’s 3Q earnings beat estimates; sales rise 22 percent

December 25, 2018 at 6:52 a.m.

ULTA Beauty's shares were up nearly 5 percent in after hours trading after the company reported third quarters results beating analysts' estimates. The Bolingbrook-based company said third-quarter income rose 42.5...

Holiday sales continue to soar on Cyber Monday

December 25, 2018 at 5:50 a.m.

Web shopping soared on Cyber Monday, continuing a strong start to the holiday season. Online sales were up 26.6 percent from last year by Monday evening, according to IBM Digital...

Chicago Loop Alliance names new executive director

December 25, 2018 at 5:56 a.m.

The Chicago Loop Alliance has tapped economic development consultant Michael Edwards to be its new executive director. Edwards, 53, most recently worked for the Mayor's Office of the City of...

Retailers say jump-starting Black Friday was a good move

December 25, 2018 at 5:27 a.m.

By 9:30 a.m. Friday, Santa was in his green chair at Yorktown Center and three sisters, surrounded by shopping bags, were taking a break before heading to the next mall....

Pass the turkey, crash the doors

December 24, 2018 at 12:37 p.m.

After dinner at a Maggiano's restaurant, the Tannehill/Schroeder clan headed over to Sears at Woodfield Mall in search of a 50-inch flat-screen TV for less than $300. After 10 minutes...

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