Americans turning to installment plans to skip credit cards, live comfortably

More than a quarter of Americans sometimes or often turn to buy-now-pay-later purchase plans when shopping online and many of them are doing so to avoid racking up credit card debt, a new study finds. 

Shein buying Everlane, sustainable fashion brand: Report

Fast-fashion giant Shein is reportedly acquiring Everlane, a fashion business that has built its brand on sustainability.

China to buy $17 billion in agricultural goods, 200 Boeing jets after Trump visit

On Sunday, the Trump administration released a fact sheet that included some of the outcomes of the president’s two-day trip, during which he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Amazon is forgoing millions in tariff refunds to 'curry favor' with Trump, lawsuit claims

Amazon customers argue they should be refunded for the higher prices they paid while the tariffs struck down by the government were still in effect, but the online retailer isn't even asking for reimbursement, a lawsuit argues.

Bank of America settles 7-Eleven ATM fee lawsuit

Bank of America has settled a class action lawsuit over ATM fees that were charged at certain machines inside a popular convenience store. Here's who qualifies for payment.

Dukes on Water, downtown Milwaukee bar scene institution, closes

Dukes on Water, an institution of downtown Milwaukee's bar scene for more than two decades, shut down on Friday night, May 15.

Abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee eyed for potential data center

Data center proposals have popped up across Wisconsin. Now, a small portion of an abandoned Walmart in Milwaukee is being eyed for a new potential data center.

Proposed data center at Milwaukee's Midtown Center
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A data center is planned for Milwaukee. One community group calls it an emergency, others say it is just a small part of a plan to transform an old Walmart.

Walmart to cut or relocate 1,000 jobs in efforts to compete with Amazon

Walmart is restructuring its staff to focus on expansion of AI and tech initiatives. The move marks a significant strategy to compete with Amazon and other retailers.

Paypal agrees to $30 million settlement with Justice Department over 'illegal DEI'

The Department of Justice announced a settlement with PayPal, Inc. after the company allegedly pushed "a discriminatory investment program created for Black and minority-owned businesses."

Oscar's Frozen Custard in Waukesha reopens after fire destroyed shop

Oscar's Frozen Custard officially reopened in Waukesha on Tuesday, 18 months after fire destroyed the business on Moreland Boulevard.

Marquette student starts business, navigates challenges

A Marquette University started a business, and navigated plenty of challenges, before graduating. He said he hopes to bring the community together.

Milwaukee food truck hours; lawsuit filed to block new curfew

The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty filed a lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. The lawsuit seeks to block Milwaukee's new food truck curfew.

Milwaukee food truck hours; lawsuit filed to block curfew
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The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed on Thursday, May 7, a lawsuit on behalf of Milwaukee food truck owner Abdallah Ismail. The lawsuit seeks to block Milwaukee's new food truck curfew.

Shell reports nearly $7 billion profits amid war with Iran

Shell posted stronger-than-expected quarterly profits as the surge in earnings was fueled by rising global fuel prices stemming from the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran.

‘Let’s buy Spirit’ TikTok campaign unexpectedly goes viral

A TikTok campaign to buy Spirit Airlines has gained so much momentum that thousands of people have backed it, more than $130 million has been pledged and scam sites have spawned.