Claire's Expands, Lincoln Square Gets Spicy

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CLAIRE'S EXPANDS— Teenage girls in the Philippines, Costa Rica, and Colombia are about to get an influx of glittery goods. Claire's, the Chicago-based retailer, is expanding to those countries; it also has new license agreements for Brazil, Scandinavia, and the Balkans. [Chicago Business Journal.]

LINCOLN SQUARE—Soon, you'll have a new spot to restock your cumin. Savory Spice Shop is slated to open at 4753 North Lincoln Avenue in the coming months. It will offer blends, spices, extracts, sauces, and speciality items. [Chicago Development News.]

MOVING STORES—Time Out Chicago reports on four local shops that are moving to new locations. Included: Greenheart Shop, Atelier Azza, Early to Bed, and Judy Maxwell Home. [Time Out Chicago]