Amazon has plans to open a 225,000-square-foot mega-store in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook. The planned mega-store would be joined by a two-level 125,000-square-foot Ashley Furniture store, with both projects requiring Oak Brook’s approval (via Chain Store Age).

e.l.f. Beauty is making a concerted play for Gen Z spend, after having acquired Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand rhode. “We’re going to build brands that disrupt norms, shape culture and connect communities,” CEO Tarang Amin said (via CNN Business).

Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia believes the potential for 200-plus U.S. locations is on the table, up from its 72 stores stateside currently. “Canada remains a core market with meaningful opportunities to elevate and expand our presence, and our newest U.S. boutique[s] continue to outperform expectations,” exec Karen Janes said (via Chain Store Age).

Detroit’s big three automakers — Stellantis, GM, and Ford — took a combined ~$50 billion write-down over their floundering EV sales. Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said his company had failed to attend to “car buyers’ real-world needs, means and desires” (via The Daily Upside).

Wendy’s is continuing its quest to close underperforming stores, with 5%-6% of its locations (or hundreds of stores) on the chopping block. In the meantime, the fast-food chain’s $4, $6, and $8 Biggie Bags are remaining on the menu (via Scripps News).