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EMV cards are coming to the United States. Card issuers are migrating to chip technology, and many large merchants are going to be ready with chip-enabled point-of-sale devices by the deadline (generally October 2015) imposed by the card associations (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express). Before you know it, cards with embedded microprocessor chips will be as prevalent in the U.S. as they are in Europe.

Glendale-based global diversified industrial company Johnson Controls Inc. has announced it is reviewing strategic options for its automotive business. Those options include a joint venture, a sale or a spinoff.

Milwaukee-based ManpowerGroup has announced it plans to acquire German human resource services provider 7S Group for $154.1 million.

Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Energy Corp. received the approval of the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Friday, and is waiting on the approval of just one more state before it can finalize its $9.1 billion acquisition of Integrys Energy Group.

U.S. Bank, the fifth-largest bank in the United States, announced Monday it is purchasing the naming rights for the Minnesota Vikings’ new stadium, which will open in 2016.

Mequon-based Data Financial Inc. is now an authorized distributor of Diebold Inc. products.

Edina, Minn.-based Marketplace Home Mortgage LLC has opened an office in Brookfield.

Glendale-based multi-industrial firm Johnson Controls Inc. today announced it has appointed Greg Guyett executive vice president, Corporate Development, effective August 10.

This article will outline and differentiate between the two primary approaches to increasing work efficiency. The discussion will start with a general focus on the topic and then at the end tie-in to Next Generation Supply Management.

Summer. Time for students throughout the United States to kick back, relax and rest on their laurels before a new school year begins.

Racine-based SC Johnson has increased its transparency surrounding its product fragrances, and has now disclosed to consumers the ingredients of its Glade products on its “What’s Inside SC Johnson” website.

Waukesha-based Cardiac Science Corp., a manufacturer of automated external defibrillators, was recently awarded $22,991,985 in lost royalties in a breach of contract lawsuit. A 12-person jury in Los Angeles Superior Court unanimously decided in favor of the company's breach of contract claims against Zoll Medical Corp. and Zoll LifeCor Corp.