Retail
Diverse coalition opposes expansion of rent-to-own in Wisconsin
A diverse, bipartisan coalition gathered today to call for removal of a provision in Gov. Scott Walker's budget that would not only allow the rent-to-own businesses to operate the in Wisconsin, but would grant them special exemptions and privileges.
George Webb begins Brewers burger countdown
Following a tradition that dates back to the 1950s, George Webb Restaurants is preparing to give away thousands of free hamburgers next week if the Milwaukee Brewers win their 12th game in a row Saturday.
Seeds Milwaukee program recruits retail business plans
Seeds Milwaukee Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, announced the commencement of its 2013 Retail Business Plan Competition.
Kohler restaurant reopens
The Horse & Plow Pub at The American Club resort in Kohler is reopening with a new look and a refreshed menu.
Allen Edmonds unveils new Nicklaus golf shoes
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus and Port Washington-based Allen Edmonds Shoe Corp. have collaborated to introduce the new Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Line by Allen Edmonds, a comprehensive line of golf shoes and golf-related products respecting the traditions of the game and providing innovations for improved comfort and performance.
Demographic shifts
In a 1960s anti-war song the lyrics stated, “Where have all the flowers gone?” Today we sing “Where have all the Twinkies gone?”
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Dave Sobelman, owner and founder of Sobelmans Pub & Grill
What was the smartest thing your company did in the past year?
"Well that would be putting the cheeseburger slider in the already overloaded Sobelmans Bloody Mary. This alone has gotten us international attention, and business is up about 25 percent or so."
Kohl’s to launch new line of women’s apparel
Kohl's Corp. today announced a partnership with Catherine Malandrino, who will be the third designer for the retailer's DesigNation limited-edition collection.
Indulgence Chocolatiers to move to Walker’s Point
Indulgence Chocolatiers will move its production operations from its current location in Waukesha to a larger facility in Milwaukee’s Walker’s Point neighborhood this summer.
Bon-Ton profits dip
The Bon-Ton Stores Inc., which has corporate headquarters in Milwaukee and York, Pa., today reported fourth quarter net income of $74.4 million, down 4.8 percent from $78.2 million in the previous fiscal fourth quarter.
