Retail

Mar. 18, 2026

Springfield City Council Approves New Cannabis Dispensary

The city's latest dispensary will bring more access to legal marijuana products.

Mar. 16, 2026

Target Announces Largest Store Transformation in a Decade

Retailer plans to focus on 'busy families' with changes to key departments and new store openings.

Mar. 13, 2026

Costco Faces Lawsuit Over Refunds for Invalid Trump-Era Tariffs

A class-action lawsuit seeks to recoup tariff costs paid by Costco customers, despite the company's plans to return refunds to members.

Mar. 12, 2026

NRSInsights Reports 4% Increase in February 2026 Retail Same-Store Sales

Convenience categories drive growth, with price inflation reaching 2.7%

Mar. 12, 2026

NRSInsights' February 2026 Retail Same-Store Sales Report

Sales increased 4% year-over-year, driven by growth in convenience categories

Mar. 11, 2026

American Mattress Faces Uncertain Future as Stores Close and Creditors Seek Liquidation

Bedding retailer files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as unsecured creditors and U.S. Trustee push for conversion to Chapter 7 liquidation

Mar. 8, 2026

Saks Fifth Avenue to close Chicago Mag Mile location

Iconic retailer to shutter 12 stores nationwide amid bankruptcy restructuring

Mar. 5, 2026

Barnes & Noble Reopens at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie

The new bookstore is located just around the corner from its original store at the shopping center.

Mar. 4, 2026

Mansfield Shopping Center Demolition Nears Completion

The former Rosemary Centre will be replaced by a new development featuring a supermarket, retail space, and fast food.

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.