4 new Barnes & Noble stores opening in Chicago and suburbs, including 1 in former Borders location

Two of the locations will be in Chicago — including one off the Magnificent Mile — and two will be in the suburbs.

Barnes and Noble coming to State Street, 1 of 4 new locations opening this year

One of the new locations will be at 150 N. State Street, which is the former Old Navy store that closed back in 2023.

Apparel specialty chains on a roll, but can the momentum be sustained?

New merchant leaders, focused and differentiated strategies, and culturally relevant campaigns have energized the sector.

For the first time in 2 decades, this surf-turned-Y2K fashion staple is growing its presence with dozens of new stores

The ambitious expansion plan involves opening up to 35 new stores by 2029 — with some slated to open this year.
Newport Dispatch

Shoplifting investigation underway in Sturbridge

STURBRIDGE, MA — Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who allegedly stole more than $1,400 worth of ...