Retail
Get retail business updates including store openings, shopping trends, and commercial development in southeast Wisconsin.
Lower earnings drive down Kohl’s stock
Kohl’s Corp.’s stock shares plummeted today after the company reported third quarter net income of $177 million, or 81 cents per share, down from $215 million, or 91 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Milwaukee Biz Blog: Kohl’s is ‘spiffing up’ ahead of holidays
The recent history of department store chains suggests there are great dangers in stagnation and poorly executed retail brand makeovers. Kmart, Sears and J.C. Penney’s quickly come to mind.
Bon-Ton to close Boston Store in Sheboygan
Bon-Ton Stores Inc. today announced it will close its Boston Store Harbor Center location in Sheboygan.
Amazon launches online sales tax on Wisconsin purchases
Beginning Nov. 1, Wisconsin became the 14th U.S. state in which online retailer Amazon collects state sales taxes.
Nunn Bush sales rise for Weyco Group
Milwaukee-based Weyco Group Inc. today reported third quarter net earnings of $5.4 million, or 50 cents per share, up from $5.2 million, or 48 cents per share, in the same period a year ago.
Sears ponders Lands’ End spinoff
Sears is considering separating its Lands' End and Sears Auto Center businesses from the rest of the company as it seeks to bolster its business at its Sears and Kmart stores.
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Sidoff to sell Hooligan’s
After nearly four decades at the helm of a Milwaukee East Side institution, John Sidoff is selling Hooligan's Super Bar, 2017 E. North Ave.
Investors plan to open restaurant in Bay View
A small group of investors is in the process of buying the former Home Bar property, located at 2659 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay View, Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski said.
Jockey launches Rachel Zoe line of underwear
Kenosha-based Jockey International Inc. on Wednesday announced the launch of its new marketing campaign, "Redefining Comfort," for the Jockey collection as preferred by Rachel Zoe.
Graffito is closed
The Graffito restaurant in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward has officially closed.
