Chicago-based Oars and Alps sees growth in skin care line for active guys
Mia Duchnowski had no plans to become an entrepreneur until she noticed her husband — “who is very much your guy’s guy,” she said — had a habit of stealing...
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RIP Toys R Us. Walmart, Target, even Party City go after toy shoppers with more selection, pop-up stores
It’s barely past Labor Day, but a handful of retailers already are hinting at one item on their holiday wish lists: business from former Toys R Us shoppers. Toys R...
How Emanuel’s exit may affect Chicago’s bid for Amazon’s HQ2
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s Tuesday announcement that he won’t seek a third term throws a big unknown into the city’s efforts to score Amazon’s second headquarters, which would be the...
Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics brand headed to Ulta stores
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner’s cosmetics line will be available in Ulta Beauty stores later this year. Jenner announced the news Thursday afternoon on Twitter, where it drew 23,000 likes...
Macy’s State Street flagship could get rooftop deck after selling upper floors to developer
The new owner of the upper portion of Macy’s State Street flagship store is seeking city approval to add a rooftop deck and dedicated office entrance on Washington Street. Cincinnati-based...
Most Carson’s stores expected to close by Wednesday, marking the end of another iconic Chicago retail brand
For Sharon Bryant, shopping at Carson’s during the final days of its going-out-of-business sale was an all-too-familiar experience. In years past, she came to the department store so often people...
Carson’s will close for good by Aug. 31
After more than 160 years in operation, department store chain Carson’s is close to ringing up its last sale. Most stores are expected to run out of inventory by Wednesday,...
Retailers leery of additional tariffs that would target consumer goods
The potential impact of a new round of tariffs proposed by the Trump administration has loomed large over the retail industry during the past week even as companies like Target...
American Airlines cutting nonstop flights from Chicago to China and Japan
American Airlines is cutting back on flights from Chicago to China and Japan this fall, saying it couldn’t keep flying money-losing routes at a time when fuel costs are high....
Stanley, Sears to have competing Craftsman tool brands
Plenty of consumers know Sears’ iconic Craftsman tool brand. Now they’ll have to get to know its doppelganger. When Stanley Black & Decker bought the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings...