Retail

Mar. 3, 2026

Wiklanski's Bakery moving west to Elmwood Park

Longtime Northwest Side staple plans to relocate this month after news of property demolition

Feb. 28, 2026

Walgreens Lays Off 469 Illinois Employees After Private Equity Buyout

Layoffs come six months after Sycamore Partners acquired the pharmacy chain for $10 billion.

Feb. 28, 2026

Elgin Woman Overwhelmed by Mysterious Amazon Deliveries

Hundreds of unordered packages arrive at senior's home, leaving her feeling unsettled and frustrated

Feb. 27, 2026

Fashion Outlets of Chicago Introduces New Parking Fees

Shoppers face higher costs as the popular outlet mall implements paid parking.

Feb. 26, 2026

Peoria Beauty Shop Owner Faces Eviction Over Marijuana Claims

Leandria Thomas says new Twin Towers Mall management is trying to force her out unfairly.

Feb. 26, 2026

Walgreens Lays Off 469 Illinois Employees After Private Equity Acquisition

The layoffs come just months after Sycamore Partners acquired the retail pharmacy giant in a $10 billion deal.

Feb. 25, 2026

Barnes & Noble to Reopen at Old Orchard, Hyde Park Location Coming Soon

Bookstore chain plans multiple new stores in the Chicago area after recent closures.

Feb. 25, 2026

Trader Joe's to Open New Location in Chicago's Logan Square

Grocery chain to take over former CVS drug store site in neighborhood

Feb. 25, 2026

Range USA Indoor Shooting Range in Shorewood Up for Sale

The 'world's largest operator of indoor shooting ranges' is looking for a new owner.

Feb. 25, 2026

Saks Global's Downfall Blamed on Ignoring Luxury Customers

Richard Baker's real estate obsession and Marc Metrick's finance lens are thought to have sunk Saks Global, but the simplest explanation is that they failed to understand their luxury customers.

Feb. 24, 2026

7 Brew Coffee Moves Closer to Wheaton Location Approval

The city council directed staff to prepare an ordinance with conditions for the drive-thru coffee shop.

Feb. 24, 2026

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Buffalo Wild Wings' 'Boneless Wings'

Court rules reasonable consumers understand 'boneless wings' are not made from wing meat.

Feb. 23, 2026

Banner Wholesale Grocers Celebrates 100 Years of Family Ownership

Four generations of the Friedman-Saltzman family have led the Chicago-based wholesale grocer since its founding in 1926.

Feb. 23, 2026

Saks Fifth Avenue Embraced Knockoffs, Angering Designers

Vendors say Saks shifted from a luxury curation model to a predatory 'extraction business' focused on cheaper imitations.

Feb. 21, 2026

Amazon's New Big Box Prototype Divides Orland Park Residents and Officials

The 230,000-square-foot project marks a significant shift for both Amazon and the Orland Park community.

Feb. 19, 2026

Jet's Pizza Opens New Location in Wheeling, Illinois

The Detroit-style deep dish pizza chain expands to the Buffalo Grove area.

Feb. 18, 2026

Affordability and Convenience Fuel Growth in Drug and Dollar Stores

Experts note that as consumers seek economical health solutions, drug and dollar store chains are focusing on low prices and easy access.

Feb. 17, 2026

Illinois Cannabis Sales Revenue Declines as Competition Rises

Okay Cannabis shop in Wheeling faces challenges from hemp and out-of-state markets.

Feb. 17, 2026

Penny Shortage Frustrates Illinois Retailers

Businesses struggle to adapt as U.S. Mint halts production of one-cent coins.

Feb. 17, 2026

7 Brew Drive-Thru Development Hits Zoning Hurdles in Rockford

Rockford planners raise concerns over parking, pavement, and median removal for proposed coffee shop location.