Vernon Hills Approves Rivertree Storefront Improvements

Vernon Hills officials signed off on improvement plans this week, allowing two new retailers to create fresh exteriors before opening for business in the Rivertree shopping center.

Proposals from Ross Dress for Less and Destination XL were approved Tuesday by the Village Board. The apparel stores are expected to open later this year. The façade improvements were reviewed earlier this month by Vernon Hills trustees.

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Ross Dress for Less will occupy the Office Depot site, located between Eloise Chicago and the former Old Country Buffet. Office Depot will move to the vacant storefront near Old Navy, officials said.

Ross Dress for Less carries discounted brand-name apparel for men, women and children, as well as shoes and home décor items.

Destination XL, a big and tall men’s apparel store, will move into a portion of Rivertree that was previously occupied by Blockbuster and Verizon. 

The chain, also known as DXL, is owned by the same company that operates Casual Male XL. Casual Male stores are closing as their leases expire to make way for DXL shops, a representative told village officials this month.