The e-commerce giant is launching a megastore outside of Chicago that will be big enough to nearly fit two Target stores.

The e-commerce giant wants to take on giant brick and mortar rivals with a 229,000-square-foot location south of Chicago, but its strategy will also hurt local retailers.

Big-box stores can feel like money traps, bright signs, huge carts, and “deals” everywhere you look. But if you know where to look, some of the best things they offer don’t cost anything at all.

You walk into a big-box store for one thing and walk out $187 poorer. It happens fast. Snacks, school supplies, a “quick” home project, and suddenly your cart is a financial crime scene. What most ...

A local bookshop. Image by Tim Sandle. A local bookshop. Image by Tim Sandle. Some broad retail shifts are happening, from big box closures to a rise with independent specialty retailers that are not ...

Amazon is planning a massive new big-box store near Chicago to blend online convenience with physical retail, escalating its rivalry with Walmart.