Amazon to open its largest-ever retail store with massive big-box location planned in Chicago suburbs

E-commerce giant Amazon is trying to gain an edge over its big-box rivals, with plans to open its largest-ever retail store on a 35-acre plot sitting in the Chicago suburbs.The company is aiming to build a sprawling 230,000-square-foot property in Orland Park, which could open as soon as next year following proper approvals.Half of the store would sell a combination of groceries, general merchandise and prepared food, while the other half would be used for fulfillment of online and in-store orders.The store ...