retail

Nordstrom Rack is expanding again in Illinois with a new Bloomingdale store, raising the question for Rockford shoppers: when are we getting one?

Bed Bath & Beyond is making a comeback with new retail partnerships in Illinois.

Costco is testing an 8-second checkout system using automated pay stations that could speed up shopping and reduce lines.

Walgreens is closing another Rockford location on East State Street in 2026 as part of nationwide store shutdowns affecting Illinois.

Trader Joe’s announces a new Illinois location in Oswego, but Rockford residents are still waiting for a store closer to home.

Costco is updating its app to allow digital cake and deli tray ordering, replacing its clunky paper system and streamlining online ordering in 2026.

An Illinois mall introduced paid preferred parking, charging shoppers to park closer while donating part of the fees to a local charity.

Illinois teens allegedly hid overnight in a Chicago Macy’s, used a crude map to steal merchandise, and were caught the next day wearing stolen clothes, according to police.

Noodles & Company closed dozens of locations and plans more shutdowns in 2026, raising questions about Illinois stores.

With a trillion in sales reported, it's clear the holiday spirit was alive, but what does that mean for local shops?