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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Vernon Hills Approves Rivertree Storefront Improvements

The Village Board approved Feb. 19 facade improvement plans proposed by two new retailers.

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. Related: New Stores, Improvements Proposed for Rivertree Shopping Center 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…

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

New Stores, Improvements Proposed for Rivertree Shopping Center

Ross Dress for Less and Destination XL plan to open this year in the Vernon Hills shopping center.

Rivertree Shopping Center storefronts took a step closer to getting facelifts Tuesday, when new stores requested permission to make façade improvements before opening in Vernon Hills. Ross Dress for Less and Destination XL both plan to move into empty storefronts in the shopping center at 701 N. Milwaukee Ave. Ross Dress for Less plans to move into the Office Depot site, located between Eloise Chicago and the former Old Country Buffet. Office Depot is moving to the vacant storefront near Old Navy, officials said. Architectural drawings show an increased height on front of the store, which would have brick columns and edges. Not all officials were familiar with Ross, a relative newcomer to the suburbs.  “What is Ross Dress for Less?” …

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