Retail

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with corporate headquarters in York, Pa., and Milwaukee, today reported a second quarter net loss of $37.3 million, or $1.95 per share, which was an improvement over a net loss of $45 million, or $2.43 per share, in the same period a year ago.

Liev Schreiber, who plays former President Lyndon B. Johnson in the new movie “Lee Daniels' The Butler,” dons a pair of Allen Edmonds shoes in at least one scene.

National grocery chain ALDI plans to hold a hiring event for greater Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to fill positions such as cashiers, shift managers and manager trainees for area stores.

Kohl's Department Stores invites customers to work out for a cause this fall with Tek Gear athletic apparel and accessories from the Kohl's Cares cause merchandise program, with 100 percent of the net profit going to support the fight against breast cancer.

Liev Schreiber, who plays former President Lyndon B. Johnson in the new movie “Lee Daniels' The Butler,” dons a pair of Allen Edmonds shoes in at least one scene.

Kohl’s Corp. today reported second quarter net income of $231 million, or $1.04 per share, compared with $240 million, or $1.00 per share in the same period a year ago.

Dunkin' Donuts announced today the signing of a multi-unit store development agreement with existing franchise group Travel Mart Inc. for seven new restaurants in La Crosse and Eau Claire.

The Wendy's Company today announced the sale of 30 restaurants in the St. Louis market to BB St. Louis LLC, a partnership headed by current Wendy's franchisee and former Milwaukee Bucks star Junior Bridgeman, along with current NBA star Chauncey Billups.

Fast-food workers in seven cities, including Milwaukee, will walk out from their jobs next week, in protest for a higher minimum wage.

As the U.S. economy continues to improve, more shoppers are returning to stores, and retailers are back in expansion mode.