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Oct. 27, 2010 at 9:39 a.m.
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Filed under: Commercial real estate, Health care, Hotels, Real estate

Merz Apothecary moves to Palmer House

By Sandra M. Jones

Merz Apothecary will close its store inside Macy’s on State Street at the end of the day Wednesday, and begin the week-long process of moving to the Palmer House a few blocks away.

The family-owned business, known for its homeopathic remedies and colorful bath products, plans to open at the historic hotel at 17 E. Monroe St. on Nov. 4. A grand opening is slated for Nov. 11.

The new location at the historic hotel — on the first floor near the bellhop and the Starbucks — will expose the Chicago retailer to thousands of tourists a day, said Anthony Qaiyum, owner of Merz. Get the full story »

Aug. 23, 2010 at 4:27 p.m.
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Filed under: Bankruptcy, Hotels, Venture capital

Spa Chakra in Palmer House closes

By Wailin Wong

Spa Chakra at the Palmer House. (Tribune file photo)

Spa Chakra at the Palmer House Hilton closed last week, along with the chain’s other locations across the country.

A recording at the Chicago location informs callers that all Spa Chakra’s operations ceased Aug. 20. The company also operated spas in Indianapolis, New York City, San Francisco and Marina del Rey, Calif. Get the full story »