carlsongary+FollowFord City Mall Gets a Makeover—Finally!Big news for anyone who’s driven past the Ford City Mall and thought, “Wow, that place needs help.” It’s getting a $150 million glow-up, swapping empty shops for new warehouses and 400 jobs. The plan is to turn that old retail ghost town into a job-creating hub, with more trees and less parking lot drama. If you’re local, this could mean more work options and a nicer drive down Cicero. Looks like e-commerce is winning again—goodbye, mall walkers; hello, delivery trucks! #Business #LocalBusiness #ChicagoNews00Share
laura54+FollowDesign Studio Finds Rare Gem in Old ShandonEver dream of working somewhere with real character? Brandon Davidson Interiors just snagged a super rare office spot in Columbia’s Old Shandon neighborhood and gave it a total glow-up. Office spaces here are hard to come by, so this is like finding a hidden coffee shop with no line. The real win? Turning an old club into a chic design studio—proof that sometimes, the best workspace is one you make your own! #Business #OfficeGlowUp #LocalBusiness00Share
Megan Garcia+FollowTarget’s Texas Takeover: What’s In It For You?Heads up, Texas shoppers! Target’s popping up everywhere—six new stores are coming to North Texas and Houston next year. Why does this matter? More Targets mean more job openings, easier grocery runs, and those sweet same-day pickups just got closer to home. The real win: Target wants to be within 10 minutes of your couch, so last-minute snack runs or home upgrades are about to get way easier. Anyone else planning a Target run just for fun? #Business #LocalBusiness #TargetRun00Share
Nicole Washington+FollowWater Tower Place Is Downsizing—Here’s WhyRemember when Water Tower Place was the spot for a shopping spree? Well, after 50 years, this Chicago icon is shrinking its mall space—soon, only the first three floors will be for shopping. The rest? Offices or something else. Blame it on our Amazon habits, COVID, and a few too many empty stores. But hey, the place still draws a crowd! If you’re nostalgic for mall days, now’s your chance to relive them before more changes roll in. #Business #LocalBusiness #Chicago00Share
christinewhite+FollowJewelry Shopping, But Make It VIPEver wish buying jewelry felt less like a sales pitch and more like a spa day? Embark Fine Jewelry, started by three friends around a kitchen table, is bringing their ultra-personal, concierge-style shopping to Baton Rouge. Think private consults, ear piercings by pros, and price tags for every budget. The big move? They're testing this cozy, high-touch vibe as a blueprint for more stores—so your next jewelry splurge could feel like a treat, not a chore. #Business #LocalBusiness #ShopLocal00Share
Anthony Cook+FollowKroger’s $35M Superstore: Worth the Hype?Heads up, Elizabethtown! Kroger’s dropping a $35 million mega-store with everything from sushi to Starbucks and even a drive-thru pharmacy. While some neighborhoods are bummed about recent Kroger closures, this new spot is all about one-stop shopping convenience. It’s a big move to keep up with rivals like Publix and give shoppers more reasons to stick around. Would you make the switch for a store that has it all? #Business #LocalBusiness #KrogerMarketplace00Share
john72+FollowPenn Hills Shop N Save Says GoodbyeHeads up, Penn Hills folks: after 34 years, your neighborhood Shop 'n Save is closing up shop. The Hartley family is starting a clearance sale, so now’s the time to snag some deals before the doors shut for good. With rising prices and big-box competition, it’s getting harder for local stores to stick around. If you’ve got Shop 'n Save gift cards, don’t worry—you can still use them at other locations. Time to find a new spot for those last-minute dinner runs! #Business #LocalBusiness #ShopLocal30Share
john72+FollowCostco’s Calzone Swap: Pizza Fans ReactCostco just dropped a new food court hit: the Combo Calzone. For $6.99, you get a cheesy, meaty, veggie-packed meal big enough to split. Fans are hyped, but some are side-eyeing the swap—why not just bring back the beloved combo pizza slice? If you miss the OG, don’t be shy—Costco listens when shoppers speak up. Pro tip: Sometimes a menu shakeup is just a test run, so keep those requests coming! #Business #LocalBusiness #CostcoFinds146Share
john72+FollowWould You Still Shop at Family Dollar?So, Family Dollar just got sold for a fraction of what it cost a decade ago—talk about a bargain bin deal! The new owners are promising a fresh start, but unless they clean up the stores and offer stuff you actually want (think: party supplies, cute towels, or even iconic deals like Costco’s hot dog), it might be more of the same old mess. If you’re hunting for deals, keep an eye out—this could be the comeback or the clearance sale of the year! #Business #LocalBusiness #RetailDrama264134Share
carlsongary+FollowRite Aid Scripts Moving—Check Your Pharmacy!Heads up if you get your meds at Rite Aid—some stores are closing and moving your prescriptions to Walgreens and other big chains. Rite Aid’s been struggling, so they’re selling off pharmacy files to rivals like CVS and Kroger. If you pick up prescriptions at a soon-to-close Rite Aid, double-check where your next refill will be. It could save you a surprise trip! #Business #LocalBusiness #PharmacySwitch60Share