Retail
Empty stores spur Kesslers to find new ways to do business
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic came during what had already been turbulent times for the retail industry as e-commerce had increasingly replaced traditional brick-and-mortar, forcing many big box retailers to shut down.
Steelcase dealer opening new Milwaukee location at former Paul Davis space in Harbor District
Chicago-based Steelcase dealer Forward Space LLC plans to convert the former Paul Davis Restoration office building in Milwaukee's Harbor District into a new workspace and furniture showroom, the company announced Tuesday.
Kwik Trip plans to build new store in Whitewater
La Crosse-based gas station and convenience store operator Kwik Trip Inc. is continuing to grow its presence in southeastern Wisconsin with a new location planned in Whitewater.
Businesses, insurers at odds over COVID-19 business interruption claims
When Marla Poytinger temporarily closed her bar-entertainment business last month due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, she needed to figure out a way to stay afloat while continuing to pay and provide health insurance for more than 60 employees.
$2 rolls of toilet paper and other alleged price gouging found by Wisconsin officials
As toilet paper disappeared from store shelves in mid-March, the price increases put in place by some stores may have tipped into illegal price gouging, according to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Kroger limits customer capacity at all stores in response to COVID-19
The Kroger Co., the parent company of Milwaukee grocery store operator Roundy’s Inc., will reduce the number of shoppers allowed inside each of its stores to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
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Burghardt Sporting Goods to make former New Berlin Walmart its new HQ
Brookfield-based family owned sporting goods retailer Burghardt Sporting Goods will move its headquarters to the former Walmart building it recently purchased in New Berlin.
Local grocery stores adjust to new normal under COVID-19
The past two weeks has been a whirlwind for Milwaukee-area grocers weathering the storm of COVID-19.
Kohl’s furloughing employees and extending stores closure, CEO won’t take salary
Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Corp. said Monday it will the extend the temporary closure of its stores until further notice because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Roundy’s will hold job fairs to hire 500 employees to handle online orders
Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc., announced today that it will hold a series of job fairs on Wednesday, April 1, to hire 500 employees to support the increased demand for online orders that has occurred during the coronavirus outbreak.
