Target opening second new Lakeview store this fall
The Lakeview neighborhood is getting a second new Target store this year. Target plans to open a 31,000-square-foot store at 3300 N. Ashland Ave. in October, the retailer said Tuesday....
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Closing date nears for Huntley Outlet Center
At Huntley Outlet Center, it's about time for the last one out to turn off the lights. Only seven stores at the 279,000-square-foot outlet mall in Huntley, about 50 miles...
Marbles: The Brain Store files for bankruptcy, seeks to close all its stores
Chicago-based puzzle and game seller Marbles: The Brain Store has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and wants to close its 37 stores. Marbles wants to wind down its brick-and-mortar retail...
Chicago’s in the Super Bowl: Local firms team up to make big game’s footballs
When the 51st Super Bowl kicks off Sunday, a Chicago product will be at the center of the action. Don't get your hopes up, Bears fans — your memories of...
Gap closing State Street store this month
Gap is closing its State Street store this month. The retailer's final day at 35 N. State St. will be Feb. 23, a Gap spokesperson said in an email. A...
The Tie Bar CEO wants menswear brand to ‘not be afraid to take risks’
Dressing down at the office may be on the rise, but The Tie Bar CEO Allyson Lewis says there are still plenty of men turning to neckties, tie bars and...
Chicago’s bag tax took effect Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.
As of Wednesday, Chicago is nudging shoppers to BYOB — bring your own bag, that is. A checkout tax of 7 cents per bag will be added at all Chicago...
Wal-Mart to offer free 2-day shipping to all customers
Wal-Mart is opening free two-day shipping to all customers, dropping a paid membership program. Starting Tuesday morning, the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer will ship eligible orders of $35 or more to...
On Corona and avocados: Trump’s 20 percent border tax concerns Chicago businesses
Let's get this out the way right now: Yes, your avocados would cost more if a proposed 20 percent border tax on Mexican imports were to become reality. That being...
Chicago’s bag tax takes effect Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.
Starting Wednesday, Chicago will be nudging shoppers to BYOB — bring your own bag, that is. A checkout tax of 7 cents per bag will be added at all Chicago...