Costco's 'Netflix moment': Analysts say card scanners are already paying off

Costco's introduction of membership card scanners at the front of stores is still rolling out, but the move is already paying off big for the wholesale club.

Navigating open enrollment season: tips from a finance expert

Millions of workers are making big choices about their benefits. University of San Diego Finance Professor Dan Roccato joined FOX6 WakeUp with tips on how to best approach open enrollment season.

Wisconsin DWD makes unemployment strides after COVID-19 backlog

Thousands of people were left frustrated and waiting for unemployment insurance benefits in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Waukesha County sales tax decision postponed, Farrow says

A proposal to institute a Waukesha County sales tax is on hold, County Executive Paul Farrow announced Tuesday evening.

Girl Scouts will raise yearly dues to $65 by 2027

The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.

New Boeing proposal on table for striking WA workers

Boeing has a new offer for more than 33,000 workers who have been on strike since September 13. Voting takes place next week.

Girl Scouts may raise yearly dues by 240% amid declining membership

Some who are involved with the Girl Scouts worry the increase could price out middle class and financially struggling families.

Hardware wholesaler True Value files for bankruptcy, plans sale to rival

Wholesale hardware supplier True Value has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is planning to sell by the end of the year to rival Do It Best.

Major paint company to lay off 1,800 workers, close facilities

The company is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and Europe as it undergoes a comprehensive cost reduction program. It's also selling its architectural business.

Waukesha's Husco International to hire 250 new workers

A Waukesha-based manufacturing company made a huge announcement on Thursday, Oct. 17 – to the tune of $200 million.

Jolly Good Soda; Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin for 2024

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the combined state chamber and manufacturers’ association, announced the 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin as Jolly Good Soda, made in Random Lake.

Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year

Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Big Lots to shutter more than 50 retail locations

Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.

Milwaukee catering business burglarized, crashed into days apart

A car crashed into a small business on Milwaukee's north side just days after police said the same business was burglarized.