Sandra M. Jones

Urban Outfitters hopes plunge into bridal business will lift its results

December 24, 2018 at 3:11 a.m.

Love may not always conquer all, but it can sure help. Especially if you are troubled retailerUrban Outfitters Inc. The Philadelphia-based clothing chain, best known for its Urban Outfitters and...

Urban Outfitters bridal boutique opens on E. Walton

December 24, 2018 at 3:11 a.m.

Urban Outfitters is bringing its fledgling bridal concept to Chicago, putting its own luxury, hipster spin on shopping for wedding gowns and party dresses. The Philadelphia-based apparel retailer unveiled its...

Illinois Catholic groups still worried about revised insurance mandate

August 23, 2021 at 8:01 a.m.

Officials at two major Roman Catholic policy groups expressed fears Friday that President Barack Obama's revised health insurance mandate still poses a moral quandary because it could override an exemption...

Illinois Catholic groups still worried about revised insurance mandate

December 24, 2018 at 3:09 a.m.

Empire Carpet buys rival Luna Carpet

December 24, 2018 at 3:04 a.m.

"5-8-8, 2-300, Em-pire!" and "773-202-Luuuunaaaaa." The two famous carpet installation advertising jingles, played frequently on local radio and TV stations, now have one owner. Empire Today LLC, also known as...

Pinterest’s crafty, comfy feel helps social media site catch on, spread quickly from Midwestern roots

December 24, 2018 at 3:03 a.m.

Picture Martha Stewart in her heyday as domestic goddess. Add in the self-expression of personal blogs and the viral connectivity of Facebook, and you have the Internet's hottest new social...

Survey finds heartening level of consumer spending for Valentine’s Day

December 24, 2018 at 2:58 a.m.

You can't buy love, but that isn't stopping Americans from spending plenty on jewelry, flowers, candy and dinner out this Valentine's Day, according to a report released Wednesday. U.S. shoppers...

Wal-Mart to open Chatham Supercenter

December 24, 2018 at 2:51 a.m.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to open its long-anticipated Supercenter in Chatham on Wednesday, the culmination of a seven-year battle to establish a store on the former steel company site. The...

Wal-Mart opening Chatham supercenter today

December 24, 2018 at 2:51 a.m.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. plans to open its long-anticipated Supercenter in Chatham on Wednesday, the culmination of a seven-year battle to establish a store on the former steel company site. The...

Former accidental tourist to Chicago now works to bring more people into the Loop

December 24, 2018 at 12:12 a.m.

Life's unexpected detours aren't always a bad thing. Just ask Ty Tabing. The man behind the rebirth of State Street fell in love with Chicago two decades ago when a...

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