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Amazon Expands Retail Footprint with New Store in Illinois

1/10/2026

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Amazon.com, Inc. plans to build a 229,000-square-foot, large-format retail store in Orland Park, Illinois.
The store will offer groceries, household essentials, and general merchandise.
The store will also function as a fulfillment center for online orders.
The Orland Park Plan Commission approved the proposal.
The village board will vote on January 19 amid concerns about traffic, reflecting Amazon's continued expansion into physical retail with Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh.

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Story summary

Amazon.com, Inc. plans to build a 229,000-square-foot, large-format retail store in Orland Park, Illinois.
The store will offer groceries, household essentials, and general merchandise.
The store will also function as a fulfillment center for online orders.
The Orland Park Plan Commission approved the proposal.
The village board will vote on January 19 amid concerns about traffic, reflecting Amazon's continued expansion into physical retail with Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh.