Business

Shoemaker Converse has apologized and pulled a social media ad after it sparked a backlash from people who said the image evoked the Ku Klux Klan and lynching. 

The expansion marks a major step for the brand, which shuttered all US stores in 2018 following its 2017 bankruptcy.

The average gas price in the Milwaukee area is $4.39 a gallon, according to AAA. It is tough for everyone, especially businesses that rely on gas.

A Milwaukee group says people are neglecting a very important component of their finances: "building wealth" should be the focus over managing money.

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), in partnership with BMO, announced 108 nominees will compete in the 11th annual Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest.

Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point to a range of 3.75% to 4%, aiming to curb persistent inflation amid solid economic activity.

GameStop says it is reopening "select" stores across the country as company insiders make new investments in the video game retailer's stock.

A new Fidelity Investments report shows that the average 401(k) balance reached a record $155,800 in the second quarter of 2026.

Chick-fil-A is one of America's toughest franchises to get, attracting thousands of hopeful applicants each year for a limited number of owner-operator opportunities.

The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.

Costco is slated to expand across North America over the next couple of months, with more than a dozen warehouses scheduled to open in the U.S. and Canada.

As college students return to campus, the Better Business Bureau is outlining common scams used to target students and how to protect yourself from them.

Campbell’s is cutting 13% of its salaried workforce and closing two snack plants as it works to reduce costs and restore profitability.

Costco members can no longer access this well-known perk that quietly disappeared from the retailer's website.

The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes.

American Airlines is retrofitting select aircraft to expand its premium seating, with the fleet upgrades expected to be completed in 2027.

Ride-share giant Uber announced plans to lay off nearly 10% of its workforce as growing competition from autonomous vehicles and robotaxis heats up the ride-hailing industry.