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Cyber Monday deals: Shoppers expected to set a record on the year's biggest day for online shopping
Even though e-commerce is now part and parcel of many people’s regular routines and the holiday shopping season, Cyber Monday — a term coined in 2005 by the National Retail Federation — has become the biggest online shopping day of the year, thanks to the deals and the hype the industry has created to fuel it.
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Roads closed, drivers urged to avoid area around suburban mall amid Black Friday traffic
Road closures were in place and anyone not shopping at a Chicago-area mall was urged to avoid certain areas as Black Friday shoppers made for heavy traffic in a western suburb.
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Chicago-area malls issue road closures, traffic warnings for Black Friday 2024
At least two Chicago-area malls have issued traffic advisories ahead of Black Friday, with large crowds and increased traffic likely on what is expected to be one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
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Having turkey trouble? Butterball hotline in the suburbs is here for you
The Butterball Turkey-Talk-Line, in Naperville, is open for business through Christmas Eve. Matt Rodrigues paid the kitchen and call center a visit the Wednesday before Thanksgiving for some tips and tricks.
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Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Walmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business.
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Target just posted a mysterious ‘pink' message to Instagram. Here's what we know
Something pink is coming to Target this holiday season…but what exactly that is remains to be seen.
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Westfield Old Orchard Mall announces holiday event series with tree lighting, fireworks and more
A slew of holiday events are coming to a popular Chicago-area mall, starting with a Christmas tree lighting and an appearance by Santa Claus himself this weekend.
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Chicago-area mall issues traffic advisory ahead of 2024 Black Friday shopping
The biggest shopping day of 2024 is nearly here, with Chicago-area malls expecting large crowds and increased traffic around the unofficial holiday.
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Walmart becomes latest – and biggest – company to roll back its DEI policies
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, is rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, joining a list of major corporations that have been under pressure by conservative activists.
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‘Buy now, pay later' is more popular than ever. It can cost more than you think
More shoppers are using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans heading into Black Friday and the holiday season, as the ability to spread out payments looks attractive at a time when Americans still feel the lingering effect of inflation and already have record-high credit card debt. Experts say the short-term loans can lead consumers to overextend themselves and warn that those...
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Urban Outfitters taps Gurnee Mills for its newest store concept — 1 of only 3 in the country
A new kind of Urban Outfitters is coming to a popular north suburban mall — and it’s only the third store of its kind in the country.
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Numerous Big Lots stores appear to shift course on closing, including Illinois and Indiana locations: report
After reports emerged earlier this year that Big Lots would be shuttering hundreds of stores nationwide, several of the chain’s locations have appeared to change course on closing, including stores in Illinois and Indiana.
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Walmart may have to raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says
The discounter’s comments are the latest warning from retail leaders about the potential impact of the tariffs.
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Costco's Gold Star Membership costs $65 a year — here's how to get it for just $20
The warehouse store chain recently raised the price of its annual membership.
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Starbucks Red Cup Day 2024: How to get a free reusable cup today, and which drinks qualify
The coffee giant began selling its famous red holiday cups for the 2024 season last week as it released its popular holiday menu, with returning fan favorites and new drinks.
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Starbucks Red Cup Day 2024: How to get a free cup today, and which drinks qualify
“Red Cup Day,” a favorite Starbucks holiday tradition that offers customers free reusable cups, takes place this week — but there’s a catch.
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Starbucks reveals Red Cup Day is this week. Here's how to get a free reusable cup
Starbucks’ popular “Red Cup Day” will take place this week as the company gives customers reusable holiday cups for free — but only if they order one of the qualifying drinks.
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Check your fridge: Costco recalls nearly 80k pounds of butter
Nearly 80,000 pounds of Kirkland butter from Costco has been voluntarily recalled, but not for reasons you may think.
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Suburban Chicago mall has new look after $9M in renovations
With Black Friday and the holiday shopping season on the horizon, a popular suburban mall just got a $9 million facelift, with renovations including updated and modernized flooring, ceilings and a revamped main entrance.
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Suburban Chicago mall has new look after $9M in renovations
With Black Friday and the holiday shopping season on the horizon, a popular suburban mall just got a $9 million facelift, with renovations including updated and modernized flooring, ceilings and a revamped main entrance.