Retail

Analysts speculate that Kohl’s could be takeover target

The common stock shares for Kohl’s Corp. rose 56 cents Thursday amid growing Wall Street speculation that the Menomonee Falls-based retailer could be a prime target to be acquired by a private equity firm in 2013.

Kohl’s donates $4 million to Penfield Children’s Center

Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Department Stores today announced it will donate more than $4 million over five years to Penfield Children’s Center.

Batteries Plus to expand on East Coast

Hartland-based Batteries Plus continues to expand with 46 new stores in 2012 and signed agreements to open 59 new stores in the future.

Pawn America to open store in West Allis

Pawn America, a growing Burnsville, Minn. -based second-hand retailer, will open its first Milwaukee-area store in West Allis on Feb. 1.

Soltau is new president of Shopko Stores

Green Bay-based Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC announced that Jill Soltau has been promoted to the position of president and chief merchandising officer.

Topolovich is new owner of North Avenue

Grill Business partners Jon Anne Willow and Patti Wenzel have sold the North Avenue Grill in Wauwatosa to kitchen veteran Mike Topolovich.
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Retailers set sights on spring

Large U.S. retailers today reported mixed December sales results, many of which missed analysts’ expectations for holiday sales.

State warns consumers about hurricane-damaged vehicles

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is warning consumers to be on the lookout for used cars damaged by the floods of Hurricane Sandy that may be put up for sale in Wisconsin.

Sendik’s to open Bayside store

Expanding their service in the Northshore community, Balistreri-owned and -operated Sendik’s Food Markets announced it will open a store in Bayside in the spring.

New restaurant to open in Whitefish Bay

Restaurateur Paul Berlin plans to open The Bay, a community-based restaurant and bar on Silver Spring Drive in Whitefish Bay.

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