Retail
Bon-Ton Stores loss widened in 2014
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. today reported results for its fourth quarter, which included the important holiday shopping season.
Target to eliminate 3,100 jobs with restructuring
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. today unveiled a restructuring plan that will include the elimination of 3,100 jobs, according to a report by The Associated Press.
Competitive grocery market hurts Roundy’s earnings
Milwaukee-based Roundy's Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth quarter net income of $6.1 million, or 16 cents per share, down from $8.7 million, or 7 cents per share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.
Shopko will expand with more Hometown stores
Continuing its path of growth, Green Bay-based Shopko announced today the opening of 20 new Shopko Hometown stores.
HopeLine social media campaign generates funds for Sojourner
A successful social media campaign spearheaded by Verizon Wireless’ HopeLine initiative enabled the company to donate a $20,000 grant to Milwaukee’s Sojourner Family Center.
Red Elephant Chocolate to open Madison cafe
Red Elephant Chocolate, which opened a cafe in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward in 2012, plans to open a second café on State Street in Madison next month.
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Bon-Ton reports higher holiday sales, but lowers guidance
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. today announced its comparable store sales were up 5.3 percent during the nine-week holiday shopping season that ended Jan. 3.
Sales and traffic rose at the Milwaukee Public Market in 2014
The Milwaukee Public Market announced that gross vendor sales increased from $11.7 million in 2013 to $12.0 million in in 2014.
National boat sales on the rise
With the start of a new year, the U.S. recreational boating industry is estimating 2014 saw a 5 to 7 percent increase in new powerboat sales, and sales are expected to continue growing an additional 5 percent in 2015, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA).
Bartolotta Restaurant Group is BizTimes Small Business of the Year
The Bartolotta Restaurant Group is the 2014 BizTimes Small Business of the Year.
