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.
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.
Spirit Airlines plans to sell planes, cut jobs
Spirit is reportedly in talks with Frontier Airlines about a potential merger.
Spirit is reportedly in talks with Frontier Airlines about a potential merger.
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.
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.
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.
A proposal to institute a Waukesha County sales tax is on hold, County Executive Paul Farrow announced Tuesday evening.
Biden administration forgives $4.5 million in student debt for 60,000 borrowers
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.
The Biden administration announced over $4 million in funding for borrowers who have met PSLF requirements.
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.
The Girl Scouts of the USA voted to gradually increase membership dues from $25 to $45 in 2026, then again to $65 in 2027.
Buybuy Baby closing all stores, shifting to online-only in 'strategic reset'
Buybuy Baby is shuttering all of its stores roughly a year after new owners tried to revive the brand.
Buybuy Baby is shuttering all of its stores roughly a year after new owners tried to revive the brand.
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.
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.
Some who are involved with the Girl Scouts worry the increase could price out middle class and financially struggling families.
Milwaukee's Ashley Stores to Celebrate Employee Ownership with Special Sale
Milwaukee, WI – The Ashley stores across Milwaukee are gearing up for a unique four-day sale from Friday, October 25, to Monday, October 28, to celebrate their employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
Milwaukee, WI – The Ashley stores across Milwaukee are gearing up for a unique four-day sale from Friday, October 25, to Monday, October 28, to celebrate their employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sam's Club stores: Here's what the new locations will look like
Sam's Club membership warehouse is planning to open 30 stores in the next five years.
Sam's Club membership warehouse is planning to open 30 stores in the next five years.
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.
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.
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.
A car crashed into a small business on Milwaukee's north side just days after police said the same business was burglarized.



















