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Tralee, Ireland-based Kerry Group plc will expand its plant in the Village of Jackson in Washington County, Economic Development Washington County (EDWC) announced last week.

Men’s Wearhouse Inc. is attempting to acquire Port Washington-based Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp., according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. today opened its new world headquarters in Middleton, a suburb of Madison.

Motorists who connect between downtown Milwaukee and the south side of the county can begin to prepare for longer commute times.

Wisconsin home sales were very strong in September, continuing the robust pace that has characterized the year according to the most recent housing report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA).

Reflecting the rebound of the U.S. housing market, Milwaukee-based MGIC Investment Corp. reported third quarter net income for of $12.1 million, or 4 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $246.9 million, or $1.22 per share, for the same quarter a year ago.

U.S. Bancorp, the Minneapolis-based parent company of U.S. Bank, reported third quarter net income of $1.5 billion, or 76 cents per share, comparable to $1.5 billion, or 74 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

The PNC Financial Services Group Inc., the Pittsburgh-based parent company of PNC Bank, reported third quarter net income of $1.0 billion, or $1.79 per share, compared with net income of $1.1 billion, or $1.99 per share, for the same period a year ago.

Northern Trust Corp., the Chicago-based parent company of Northern Trust Bank, reported third quarter net income of $206.5 million, or 84 cents per share, up from $178.8 million, or 73 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.

A small group of investors is in the process of buying the former Home Bar property, located at 2659 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay View, Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski said.