Posts Tagged ‘Retail’

Healthy Green Goods

Monday, January 11th, 2010

www.healthygreengoods.com
702 Main St., Evanston
(847) 864-9098
I-GO Member offer: 10% off entire purchase

Healthy Green Goods carries a wide array of all-natural and organic products made by manufacturers who fully disclose their ingredients. Its knowledgeable staff can help you through the maze of figuring out which products are right for you. The store’s diverse product line includes organic mattresses, bedding, linens, and towels; all-natural wool carpeting; zero-VOC premium paint; all-natural and organic cleaning products; solvent-free nail polish & nail polish remover; and much more. They also provide services such as green house call analyses and measuring and installation for carpet and Earthshades.

Green Home Experts

Monday, January 11th, 2010

www.ghexperts.com
823 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park
(708) 660-1GHE (1443)
GoGreen@GHExperts.com
I-GO Member offer: 10% off all in-stock items up to $100

Green Home Experts is a specialty retailer in environmentally friendly building and home supplies. For your next remodel, addition, or renovation check out their competitive prices on flooring, paint, insulation, water fixtures, counter tops, cabinets, mattresses, and more. But you don’t have to wait for your next big project to make your domicile a green home. Green Home Experts carries fluorescent light bulbs, non-toxic cleaning supplies, water saving devices, organic linens, garden supplies, and even rain barrels!

Amigos & Us

Monday, January 11th, 2010

3223 N. Clark St.
(773) 281-1812
I-GO Member offer: 20% off hemp, organic, bamboo or recycled fabric clothing, 10% off licensed merchandise

Calling all Deadheads. Amigos & Us is still spreading peace, love, and tie-dye at its hippie hangout. Select from a variety of patches and stickers, hippie skirts and tops, hats, bajas and ponchos, tons of tie-dyes, stone jewelry, toe rings and sterling silver rings, Patchwork pants, dresses, bags, decorative glass, and more. Far out, man.

Painted Light Photos & Framing

Monday, January 11th, 2010

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paintedlightphotoframing.com
1742 W. Balmoral Ave.
(773) 275-4121
I-GO Member offer: 15% off any first service, 10% off additional services, 20% off in-stock matting

Painted Light Photos & Framing has been rooted in the Andersonville community for close to two decades. They offer photographic and framing services, specializing in photograph restoration. Painted Light also features a gallery/gift shop and plays host to a variety of neighborhood, regional, and national artists and artisans. They emphasize original photography but also show prints and original paintings as well as jewelry, ceramics, and other handmade items and gifts.

Evil Squirrel Comics

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

www.evilsquirrelcomics.com
6928 N. Glenwood Ave.
(773) 338-0899
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase

Evil Squirrel is a great, little neighborhood comics shop tucked away along Rogers Park’s artsy Glenwood corridor. Come browse comics, games, graphic novels, art, and action figures.

Bark Bark Club

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

www.barkbarkclub.com
5943 N. Broadway
(773) 878-7233
I-GO Member offer: 10% off all services

At the Bark Bark Club, the mission is to provide pets and their people a place where they feel positive energy and a commitment towards a healthy, happy pet/owner relationship. They provide expert grooming services for dogs and cats; sell healthy food, treats, pet apparel and toys; and provide daycare, boarding, training, and walking services.

Pivot Boutique

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

www.pivotboutique.com
www.pivotboutique.com
(312) 243-4754
I-GO Member offer: 10% off total order

Pivot Boutique opened as Chicago’s first eco-fashion boutique in September 2007, and quickly became one of the most talked-about boutiques in the city. Owner Jessa Brinkmeyer set out to align fashion and good design with smart living, featuring designers using organic and sustainable materials and processes. Pivot featured lines from more than 50 designers including Lara Miller, Frei Designs, Linda Loudermilk, Loyale, Good Society and She Bible. In October 2009, Jessa closed Pivot’s Chicago storefront to refocus resources and energies on Pivot’s online store while continuing to support eco-fashion, spreading the message that you don’t need to sacrifice style to have a more conscious wardrobe.

Lake Claremont Press

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

www.lakeclaremont.com
Online orders: www.lakeclaremont.com
1026 W. Van Buren St., #2
(312) 226-8400
I-GO Member offer: Buy two books, get one free; buy four books, get two free; buy five books, get three free

Lake Claremont Press books focus on preserving the past, exploring the present city, and ensuring a future sense of place for our corner of the globe. The small, indie publisher has released more than 50 titles since 1994, including Carless in Chicago, Historic Bars of Chicago, What Would Jane Say?: City-Building Women and a Tale of Two Chicagos, and The Chicago River: A Natural and Unnatural History (pictured, right).

Green Depot

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

www.greendepot.com
2500 N. Pulaski Rd.
(773) 384-7500
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase

Green Depot is the nation’s largest green building supplier, offering a broad range of superior-quality, sustainable product lines, including: ceilings, walls, flooring, insulation, janitorial, soundproofing, paint, lawn & garden, lighting & electrical. Founded in 2005, Green Depot’s mission has been to make green building products and services readily accessible so that green building can be easily adopted into standard construction operations. They also pay close attention to factors such as recyclable content, local sourcing, low- or no-toxicity, and energy efficiency.

Pictured: RSVP Stainless Steel Compost Pail

Gallimaufry Gallery

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009


www.gallimaufry.net
4712 N. Lincoln Ave.
(773) 726-3600, info@gallimaufry.net
I-GO Member offer: Ask for email special of the month

The word gallimaufry means a little bit of everything, and that’s what you’ll find in this charming Lincoln Square shop. Pat Rodarte and Michael Merkle opened Gallimaufry Gallery in 1975 to highlight the works of local crafts people. The store has evolved over the years, and currently, Gallimaufry represents more than 200 American and international artists and artisans working in wood, art glass, jewelry, pottery, and more.

Lush

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

www.lushusa.com
859 W. Armitage Ave.
(773) 281-5874
I-GO Member offer: Free 1/4-lb. soap with $40 purchase (pre-tax)

Lush, headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, believes in making effective products from fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, the finest essential oils, and safe synthetics. They invent their own products and fragrances. They make them fresh by hand using little or no preservative or packaging, using only vegetarian ingredients, and they tell you when they were made. They believe in buying ingredients only from companies that do not commission tests on animals and in testing our products on humans. They also believe in long candlelit baths, sharing showers, massage, and filling the world with perfume.

Borderline Music

Monday, December 28th, 2009

www.borderlinemusic.com
3333 N. Broadway
(773) 975-9533
I-GO Member offer: 10% off total purchase

Borderline Music specializes in dance, imports, remixes, and DJ compilations. They also carry vinyl, collectibles and memorabilia, and new and used DVDs. The shop has featured in-store appearances by DJs and electronic artists, and regularly sponsors events and contributes to charities that benefit AIDS/HIV research and support services in the gay and lesbian community.

Ava Black

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009


shopavablack.com/
Water Tower Place, 845 N. Michigan Ave., (312) 202-0708
3343 N Broadway Ave, (773) 857-6900
5135 N. Clark St., (773) 506-7343
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase

Ava Black specializes in environmentally friendly clothing, towels, and spa products. Founded in 2007, they have three locations — in Lakeview, Andersonville, and downtown — and a global mission: to design, manufacture, and sell designer textiles that you can trust as well as touch. Indeed, more than sustainable clothing, they create stylish clothing. Because fashion-forward and environmentally conscious don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Ava Black believes you can be both green and gorgeous.

Pictured: men’s short-sleeve button-down shirt made from bamboo and organic cotton

Batteries Not Included

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009


www.bachelorettepartystore.com
3420 N. Halsted St., (773) 935-9900
1439 N. Milwaukee Ave., (773) 489-2200
I-GO Member offer: 15% off any purchase

Batteries Not Included is your go-to source for bachelorette parties, bridal showers, birthday gag gifts, and more. You’ll get a charge out of their naughty novelty items, invitations, games, wearables, party favors, edibles, and decorations.

Multiple Choices

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009


4612 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 334-6900
840 W Armitage Ave., (773) 477-4520
841 Elm St., Winnetka, (847) 441-5240
I-GO Member offer: 15% off purchase

A family-run gift shop experience with three locations, Multiple Choices offers a refreshing departure from the shopping mall experience. Come browse its tabletop, home, baby, bridal, collegiate, holiday, and personalized lines of elegant and whimsical merchandise.

G Boutique

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009


www.boutiqueg.com
2131 N. Damen Ave.
(773) 235-1234
I-GO Member offer: 10% off purchase

G boutique is a concept developed by women, for women. G is a girlfriend thing! After talking to girlfriends about their frustrations at all of the sex stores being geared towards men, they decided to change the scene in Chicago. They were tired of going to three or four different stores to plan one evening of romance. They wanted to present beautiful lingerie and have erotica right there with it. They wanted a boutique where women were available to help make choices and plan romantic escapades. So now there is G, a place where you can feel comfortable shopping for fabulous lingerie, toys, books and videos screened for female clientele, lotions, oils, and more.

M2 Boutique

Monday, December 21st, 2009


mboutiquechicago.com
3527 N. Southport Ave.
(773) 248-9866
I-GO Member offer: 20% off total purchase

This accessory store, located in the Southport Corridor district, prides itself on keeping up with the latest trends at affordable prices. Find purses, jewelry, T-shirts and a huge selection of gifts. Favorite lines include Blume Girl underwear and Sondra Roberts handbags.

Cartridge World

Monday, December 21st, 2009


www.cartridgeworldusa.com
40 W. Lake St., (312) 345-0400; 27 E. Harrison St., (312) 428-4349; 1240 S. Canal St., (312) 492-7777; 2634 N. Clark St., (773) 880-5223; 3259 N. Ashland Ave., (773) 883-8300; 3342 N. Western Ave., (773) 348-0200; 5506 S. Lake Park Ave., (773) 288-2200
I-GO Member offer: 10% off ink and toner refills

Cartridge World is providing consumers and businesses with an alternative to reduce the impact of millions of cartridges that are thrown away and that end up in landfills each year. By making this choice, you are helping to protect the future of our environment. This proactive solution to waste reduction is a win/win for consumers, entrepreneurs, and the environment. Every cartridge refilled means one less cartridge in our landfills. In addition to being environmentally responsible, Cartridge World and recycling cartridges also creates jobs locally. Every cartridge is recycled and remanufactured in the community that the Cartridge World store serves.

FlowerPetal.com

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009


www.flowerpetal.com
1 (800) 959-3341
www.flowerpetal.com
I-GO Member offer: 12% off any purchase

Flowerpetal.com guarantees secure flower buying online. The majority of its floral arrangements are available for same-day delivery when ordered prior to 2pm (noon on Saturdays) in the recipient’s time zone. Their mission is to make sure each flower arrangement, plant, and gift is delivered on time, every time, and exactly the way it is requested. They also offer a seven-day freshness guarantee.