Retail

Retail spending over the Thanksgiving weekend fell 11 percent, its second consecutive annual decline, according to National Retail Federation.

Retail spending over the Thanksgiving weekend fell 11 percent, its second consecutive annual decline, according to National Retail Federation (NRF).

“Here's something else to think about: If every Milwaukeean shifted an additional 10 percent of their year-round shopping and...

Several area business groups will host holiday shopping events to encourage residents to buy their gifts locally.

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., which has dual headquarters in Milwaukee and York, Pa., today reported a third quarter net loss of $11 million, or 57 cents lost per share, compared with a loss of $931,000, or 5 cents lost per share, in the third quarter of 2013.

Several area business groups will host holiday shopping events to encourage residents to buy their gifts locally.

As a husband, father and grandfather, I know how important it is to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. As the president of a locally owned and operated family business, I also understand how the gifts we give can have a huge impact on our local community.

Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp. today reported third quarter net income of $142 million, or 70 cents per share, down from $177 million, or 81 cents per share, in the third quarter of 2013.

“It's a very aggressive and bold move right now. But I think our timing is perfect. Consumer confidence is...

From its humble beginnings as a small Milwaukee furniture store that opened 80 years ago, Pewaukee-based Steinhafels Inc. today has 17 stores and expects sales of nearly $150 million this year.