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Michigan Avenue is experiencing a significant shift as major corporations like Viacom, Planet Hollywood, and Limited Inc. reassess their retail strategies. Viacom's massive store on Michigan Avenue, which opened just last May, is set to close amid declining revenues and a broader pivot by the entertainment giant. This
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Galaxy Foods Co. has partnered with Pepsi-Cola Co. and a major pizza chain to introduce a low-fat combo meal, featuring a slice of Veggie Pizza made with Galaxy's low-fat mozzarella, a healthy salad, and topped with Diet Pepsi. The combo meal is set to be available in late
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Recently, several incidents of shootings and robberies have occurred in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. On January 13, a man robbed the Albano Cleaners in Virginia Beach, demanding money from the register while holding a small gun. The suspect fled the scene and was described as a black male
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Universal Orlando is becoming a world-class resort destination, and Hard Rock Cafe is a big part of it. The two companies have partnered to develop a Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Florida, a 14-acre project that will feature 650 rooms, "California Mission" style architecture, and a unique rock-and-roll
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As a gruesome crime unfolds in Baldwin Park, California, a complex situation arises when David ''Spooky'' Alvarez, accused of killing four people, is to be tried for only two of the deaths due to jurisdictional issues related to the victims' nationality. Meanwhile, a Hindu man
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Residents of Buffalo Grove held a public hearing Monday night to express their concerns about a proposed Shell gas station and McDonald's complex. After more than three hours of discussion, the village officials decided to postpone a decision on the project for at least six weeks, citing the
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Marketing executives are stunned by the unexpected rise in french fry sales for both Burger King and McDonald's, despite Burger King's aggressive advertising campaign. The fast-food chains have been locked in a three-month war of words over whose products taste best, with Burger King promoting its
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Shareholders of International Dairy Queen Inc. have approved the company's purchase by Berkshire Hathaway Inc. for $585 million in cash and stock, effective Wednesday. The acquisition adds Dairy Queen to Berkshire's portfolio of businesses, which includes insurance company Geico Corp. and confectionery See's Candies.
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The Bluepoint Oyster Bar, situated at 741 W. Randolph St., has undergone a transformation that brings a sense of familiarity to its decor and ambiance, reminiscent of other seafood restaurants in the city and beyond. The upgraded space boasts bold terrazzo floors, Decoish drapes, and an open kitchen, all of
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Scotland is set to benefit from the recruitment drive with around 700 jobs expected in the region. The expansion plans are part of a larger UK initiative, with McDonald's aiming to open over 100 new restaurants, and Burger King planning 55 new locations. This joint effort is expected
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Burger King is set to expand its presence in the UK with a large number of new store openings, creating around 1,500 jobs. The company, owned by Diageo, currently has 455 restaurants in the UK, with plans to break the 500-mark by the end of the year. As part
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Canlan Investment Corporation, a leading real estate investment and development company, has partnered with Versa Services Ltd. to outsource the management of food and beverage services at all of its wholly-owned ice rink facilities in Canada. This move is part of Canlan's Profit by Partnership Program, aimed at
