Industries

Brick-and-mortar jewelers in Wisconsin face an unfair tax burden when competing with out-of-state online retailers, according to Joe Pankratz, president of the Wisconsin Jewelers Association.

Southridge Mall in Greendale announced today the completion of its large-scale renovation, as well as a lineup of new tenants that will open stores in 2013.

Cudahy-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. announced it has commenced a public offering of 3.5 million shares of common stock.

Pewaukee-based WHR Group Inc. has appointed Robert Keefe to serve in the newly created role of president.

MSI Data, a provider of field workforce automation software, is expanding its Mequon headquarters by adding more office space and employees to meet the needs of new customers and to roll out new technology offerings.

McDermott Cue Mfg. LLC, a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of pool cues, announced today it has moved to a new plant and showroom in Menomonee Falls at N84 W13660 Leon Road.

University of Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez confirmed today that he will return to the sidelines to coach the Badgers in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day against Stanford University.

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. Inc. has decided to expand with a new office tower in downtown Milwaukee.

With the holiday season upon us the stores and malls are full of shoppers looking for that special gift for loved ones. And while local retailers are still the preferred outlet for Christmas shoppers, internet sales continue to grow dramatically.

The public is invited to help BizTimes Media salute the first responders to the mass shootings in Oak Creek and Brookfield by attending the 2012 Health Care Heroes Awards Breakfast.