Small Business Saturday; shoppers head to Milwaukee to buy local

On Saturday, Nov. 29, people were encouraged to shop local for Small Business Saturday, and area stores and businesses enjoyed the boost.

Shopping local at BizStarts Community Market
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Patrick Snyder highlights the local business owners and entrepreneurs at the BizStarts Community Market in Milwaukee.

Anomaly Catering at BizStarts Community Market
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Chef Campbell joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about her small business, Anomaly Catering.

Shop local at BizStarts Community Market for Small Business Saturday

Saturday, Nov. 30, is Small Business Saturday. There are so many local spots for you to spend your money at, and that includes the BizStarts Community Market in Milwaukee.

Isla Bella Coffee Roasters
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Isabella Rivera, owner of Isla Bella Coffee Roasters, joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about her business and how it got started.

BizStarts Community Market in Milwaukee
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Patrick Snyder, founder of BizStarts Community Market, joined FOX6 WakeUp to share more about how the market encourages entrepreneurship.

Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say

A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices. 

Walmart to roll back its DEI policies

Walmart has become the latest – and the largest company – to announce it will be rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Charlotte airport workers strike as busy Thanksgiving travel week begins

Workers are walking off the job Monday as they push for better pay with the Thanksgiving holiday travel season expected to be one of the busiest in recent memory.

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

The National Retail Federation projected that potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46 billion and $78 billion in annual spending power.

Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits

Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.

Asset management giant buys Jersey Mike's sandwich chain

Asset management firm Blackstone will become the majority owner of sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s in a deal that values the company at a reported $8 billion.

Map: How much of a restaurant worker's income comes from tips

Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.

Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy; local response

Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following significant financial struggles, the airline announced Monday, Nov. 18.