Economy
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Kohl’s appoints third CEO in 3 years as sales continue to decline for Wisconsin chain
Last week, former Michael’s CEO Ashley Buchanan formally took over as the newest CEO of Kohl’s. Outgoing CEO Tom Kingsbury told investors that some of the issues Kohl’s is currently facing are self-inflicted.
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Bracing for a trade war: Wisconsin soybean farmer looks ahead to new Trump term
About 60 percent of U.S. soybeans are sold to China. Wisconsin soybean farmers could suffer if President Donald Trump starts a trade war.
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3 Wisconsin neighbors see minimum wage increases to start the year
While the Badger state’s minimum wage has remained unchanged for a decade and a half, three of Wisconsin’s neighbors increased their wage floor at the start of the year.
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Historic Milwaukee office tower will be converted to affordable housing
It’s been gas station tycoon’s HQ and a Greyhound station. Now, there’s a new chapter coming for the Clark Building, as its owner sees an unmet demand in downtown Milwaukee.
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Mixed-use development could be built across the street from Lambeau Field
The Green Bay Plan Commission last week unanimously approved development plans for roughly three acres at the corner of Lombardi Avenue and Ridge Road.
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Plastic injection molding plant in Menasha to close later this year, 109 people to lose jobs
ORBIS Corp., a subsidiary of Menasha Corp., plans to move production from its facility on Earl Street in Menasha to a new plant in Texas, according to a layoff notice filed with the state this week.
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Targets of DOJ antitrust lawsuit have Wisconsin presence
A federal lawsuit accuses Greystar and Willow Bridge — both multi-state corporate landlords — of anti-competitive price manipulation.
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Survey: The share of Wisconsin businesses struggling to hire hits lowest level in a decade
The share of Wisconsin businesses that report struggling to find workers fell to its lowest level in a decade, according to a new survey.
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End of an era: Hourly workers at Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls finish their final shift
The last of the hourly workers at the Leinenkugel’s Brewery in Chippewa Falls finished their final shifts and gathered for a pint at the neighboring Leinie’s Lodge Thursday evening.
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Wisconsin’s Penzeys sends ‘Resist!’ spice blend to DC ahead of Trump inaugural
Wauwatosa-based spice retailer Penzeys is sending tens of thousands of packets of salt, paprika and four kinds of pepper to Washington, D.C., residents, hoping to encourage them to “resist” Trump.
