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Hundreds of Big Lots stores set to close, including several in Illinois and Indiana
Discount retailer Big Lots is set to close over 300 stores nationwide as the company grapples with continued financial issues that have clouded the once-thriving chain’s future.
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Big Lots is closing hundreds of stores nationwide. Here's where in Illinois and Indiana
Discount store giant Big Lots has announced plans to close up to 315 stores nationwide as financial issues put pressure on the embattled retailer’s future.
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Why pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS are shuttering locations
Walgreens is citing macro issues, like a worsening consumer environment and pressure on pharmacy margins, while grappling with its own set of issues.
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Wayfair to open outlet store in Chicago suburbs
The Wayfair Outlet in Naperville will join the brand’s Wayfair store in Wilmette, and Joss & Main in Oakbrook
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Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois
Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Babies “R” Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago area in a new way.
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Babies “R” Us is making a comeback, with 11 new stores in Illinois
Attention children (and parents) of the 1990s: Toys “R” Us, the beloved retailer you may remember from your younger years will soon return to the Chicago area in a new way.
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Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Amazon Prime Day is here. And experts are reminding consumers to be wary of scams.
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Costco is raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years
Pretty soon it’s going to cost a little more to access Costco’s selection of weighty pies and cookies.
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Amazon Prime Day deals are almost here. Should you take advantage of them?
It’s summertime, and the bargains seem easy at a time when many consumer prices are high. July sales events have become a seasonal revenue driver for the retail industry since Amazon launched its first Prime Day in 2015. While consumers may be enticed by the advertised can’t-miss savings on some products, personal finance experts say shoppers should be careful not...
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Costco to raise membership prices for 1st time in 7 years. Here's how much they'll go up
Costco bargain hunters are going to have to pay an additional $5 to $10 annually as the popular warehouse chain prepares to raise its membership fees for the first time in seven years.
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Costco to raise membership prices for 1st time in 7 years. Here's how much they'll go up
The new fees, set to take effect Sept. 1, will boost both the price of Costco’s basic Gold Star membership and the premium Executive membership.
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Aurora's Fox Valley Mall adds 12 new stores, with development of luxury apartments underway
The new additions come on the heels of more major updates at the Aurora mall, including the development of a luxury apartment complex
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Aurora's Fox Valley Mall adds 12 new stores, with development of luxury apartments underway
The new additions come on the heels of more major updates at the Aurora mall, including the development of a luxury apartment complex.
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Target will stop accepting personal checks next week. Are the payment method's days numbered?
Target says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15. The Minneapolis-based discounter confirmed the move in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday, citing “extremely low volumes” of customers who still write checks. It’s another sign of how a once ubiquitous payment method is going the way of outmoded objects like floppy disks...
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Sam's Club Plus members to lose key perk in August
Free shipping will only be offered on “qualifying orders of $50 or more,” according to the wholesale giant.
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2 popular clothing brands open outposts at Fashion Outlets of Chicago in suburbs
Two popular clothing brands just opened outlet stores at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago in suburban Rosemont.
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Target to stop accepting personal checks as form of payment
The move comes following other recent changes Target has made, including adding limitations to the retailer’s self-checkout policy
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Target to stop accepting personal checks as form of payment
Target is making a major change to how customers pay for goods at the store.
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Target launches ‘baby' Stanley cups
The 14-ounce Stainless Steel Quencher Tumblers are almost sold out in major cities, including New York City, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
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TJ Maxx and Marshalls store workers now wearing body cameras
TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods, says the measure is also meant to keep customers and employees safe.