Check Out the Week’s Biggest Sales and Retail News

This Week’s Top Story Bucktown boutique Robin Richman (2108 N. Damen Ave., robinrichman.com) rarely holds sales, but it’s in the midst of an end-of-year blowout that takes up to 75 percent off all autumn/winter 2015 collections. Items include a volcano-silk print dress by A Detacher (reduced to $379), Rick Owens tops (reduced to $250–$300), and … Read more

12 Great Gifts between $51 and $250

Alpaca throw designed in Lincoln Square $120, Alapash, 4835 N. Damen Ave.   Gold-plated watch with leather band designed in River West $169, lecoeurwatches.com   Cast-iron bread oven from Strand Design in River North $225 (including wooden paddle), fourneauoven.com   Limited-edition print by Uptown’s Paul Octavious $60 for 12-by-12-inch print, pauloctaviousprints.com   Toy building set … Read more

10 Great Gifts Over $250

Cotton shirt and cashmere blazer designed in the West Loop $1,030, Boga, 133 N. Jefferson St.   Silk and merino felt shawl made in Ukrainian Village $325, www.ginapannorfi.com   Onyx and diamond earrings in 18-karat gold and sterling designed in Hoffman Estates $3,800, meghnajewels.com   Ceramic pendant lamp made in Humboldt Park $420, leah-ball.com   … Read more