Black Friday and Cyber Monday are increasingly merging
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The physical rush of Black Friday and the armchair browsing of Cyber Monday are increasingly blending into one big holiday shopping event as more customers buy items online and pick them up at brick-and-mortar stores.Adobe Analytics reported Saturday that more customers are going to stores to get items they bought online.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The physical rush of Black Friday and the armchair browsing of Cyber Monday are increasingly blending into one big holiday shopping event as more customers buy items online and pick them up at brick-and-mortar stores.Adobe Analytics reported Saturday that more customers are going to stores to get items they bought online.
Stabbing at New York mall on Black Friday wounds 2 men
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two men have been stabbed during Black Friday shopping at a central New York mall.Syracuse police tell local media outlets the stabbings happened around 4:15 p.m. at Destiny USA.Police and the mall's management say the dispute began at a Macy's store.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Two men have been stabbed during Black Friday shopping at a central New York mall.Syracuse police tell local media outlets the stabbings happened around 4:15 p.m. at Destiny USA.Police and the mall's management say the dispute began at a Macy's store.
'It's kind of crazy:' Plenty go shopping on Black Friday, but not always for others
MILWAUKEE -- 71 percent of holiday shoppers are expected to his their local stores on Black Friday, Nov. 22.
MILWAUKEE -- 71 percent of holiday shoppers are expected to his their local stores on Black Friday, Nov. 22.
'Expensive, but well worth it:' Lakefront Brewery's Black Friday beers 🍺 attract thousands of fans
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery's Black Friday beer release has become a Milwaukee tradition for brew lovers in southeast Wisconsin.Folks lined up as early as Thursday night, Nov. 22 to claim their spot in line outside of Lakefront Brewery.
MILWAUKEE -- Lakefront Brewery's Black Friday beer release has become a Milwaukee tradition for brew lovers in southeast Wisconsin.Folks lined up as early as Thursday night, Nov. 22 to claim their spot in line outside of Lakefront Brewery.
Black Friday shoppers wake up early to take advantage of holiday deals
BROOKFIELD -- Across america, 164 million shoppers are expected to spend their way through the weekend and into Cyber Monday.Black Friday is expected to be the busiest day of this holiday shopping weekend. 71 percent of shoppers will hit the stores Friday, Nov. 23.
BROOKFIELD -- Across america, 164 million shoppers are expected to spend their way through the weekend and into Cyber Monday.Black Friday is expected to be the busiest day of this holiday shopping weekend. 71 percent of shoppers will hit the stores Friday, Nov. 23.
Stores usher Black Friday with easier ways to get deals
NEW YORK — Retailers aren't just ushering the official start of the holiday season with the usual expanded hours and fat discounts on big TVs and toys.They're offering new ways for shoppers to get deals online and in the store easier and faster in the age of instant gratification.Walmart introduced a digital map on its mobile app to make it easier for shoppers to find an item's exact location in the store.
NEW YORK — Retailers aren't just ushering the official start of the holiday season with the usual expanded hours and fat discounts on big TVs and toys.They're offering new ways for shoppers to get deals online and in the store easier and faster in the age of instant gratification.Walmart introduced a digital map on its mobile app to make it easier for shoppers to find an item's exact location in the store.
Ads, hours, who's open, and who's not! Your Ultimate 2018 Black Friday shopping guide 🛒 🛍️
MILWAUKEE -- Once you finish your Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 22, you may be itching to get started on your holiday shopping!
MILWAUKEE -- Once you finish your Thanksgiving feast on Thursday, Nov. 22, you may be itching to get started on your holiday shopping!
County executive, Milwaukee County Board set 5 September open houses to discuss 2019 budget
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Board have set five open houses in September to discuss the 2019 Milwaukee County Budget.According to a news release from county officials, the dates and locations are as follows, as county leaders work to close the budget gap, initially estimated at $23.5 million:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Board have set five open houses in September to discuss the 2019 Milwaukee County Budget.According to a news release from county officials, the dates and locations are as follows, as county leaders work to close the budget gap, initially estimated at $23.5 million:
2.9 percent in July: Wisconsin unemployment under 3 percent for 6th month
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has been under 3 percent for the past six months, an indicator of economic health that Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has been under 3 percent for the past six months, an indicator of economic health that Gov.
Wisconsin unemployment drops to record-low 2.8 percent
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to a record-low 2.8 percent, more good economic news for Gov.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate has dropped to a record-low 2.8 percent, more good economic news for Gov.
US job openings equal unemployed for 1st time in 2 decades
WASHINGTON — If you're looking for a job right now, this may be about as good as it gets: There are roughly as many open jobs in the United States as there are unemployed people.In March, employers advertised 6.55 million open jobs, the most on records dating to December 2000, the Labor Department said Tuesday .
WASHINGTON — If you're looking for a job right now, this may be about as good as it gets: There are roughly as many open jobs in the United States as there are unemployed people.In March, employers advertised 6.55 million open jobs, the most on records dating to December 2000, the Labor Department said Tuesday .
Pain at the pump: Average price of gasoline nears $3 per gallon
MILWAUKEE -- The price of gasoline is still on the upswing -- with the average price of regular-grade gasoline in the United States rising by seven cents per gallon over the past two weeks, with summer approaching.The average price is now $2.90.This marks the 10th straight week of gas price increases.Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says gasoline prices are the highest they've been since November of 2014.
MILWAUKEE -- The price of gasoline is still on the upswing -- with the average price of regular-grade gasoline in the United States rising by seven cents per gallon over the past two weeks, with summer approaching.The average price is now $2.90.This marks the 10th straight week of gas price increases.Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says gasoline prices are the highest they've been since November of 2014.
Pain at the pump: Crude oil prices at the highest level in more than 3 years; expected to climb
MILWAUKEE -- The news on gas prices definitely won't pump you up!
MILWAUKEE -- The news on gas prices definitely won't pump you up!
Wisconsin unemployment rate remains at record-low 2.9 percent
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at a record-low 2.9 percent for a second month.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the rate for March remains unchanged from the 2.9 percent in February.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at a record-low 2.9 percent for a second month.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that the rate for March remains unchanged from the 2.9 percent in February.
Pres. Trump says he is "considering" veto of $1.3 trillion budget
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether he would back a $1.3 trillion spending bill needed to avert a government shutdown Friday, saying he was "considering" a veto over concerns about young "Dreamer" immigrants and border wall money.Hours before funding for the government expires and with Congress already on recess, President Trump said on Twitter that he was weighing a veto "based on the fact that the 800,000 plus DACA recipients have been totally abandoned by the Democrats (not even mentioned in Bill) and the BORDER WALL, which is desperately needed for our National Defense, is not fully funded."The tweet was at odds with comments Thursday by President Trump's supporters.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump cast doubt on whether he would back a $1.3 trillion spending bill needed to avert a government shutdown Friday, saying he was "considering" a veto over concerns about young "Dreamer" immigrants and border wall money.Hours before funding for the government expires and with Congress already on recess, President Trump said on Twitter that he was weighing a veto "based on the fact that the 800,000 plus DACA recipients have been totally abandoned by the Democrats (not even mentioned in Bill) and the BORDER WALL, which is desperately needed for our National Defense, is not fully funded."The tweet was at odds with comments Thursday by President Trump's supporters.
Wisconsin unemployment rate hits record low in February
MADISON — A new report shows Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit a record low in February.The state Department of Workforce Development released data Thursday that shows the unemployment rate dipped to 2.9 percent in February, down 0.2 percent from January to mark a record low.
MADISON — A new report shows Wisconsin's unemployment rate hit a record low in February.The state Department of Workforce Development released data Thursday that shows the unemployment rate dipped to 2.9 percent in February, down 0.2 percent from January to mark a record low.
'How do you survive?' Small station owners say Costco's gas prices are too low
MENOMONEE FALLS — There is a gas war underway in Wisconsin, and some gas station owners say it could put them out of business.
MENOMONEE FALLS — There is a gas war underway in Wisconsin, and some gas station owners say it could put them out of business.
"Disconnected from workforce:' 1 in 5 black men did not work at all in 2016, study says
Black unemployment is near an all-time low, but that only tells part of the story.One in every five working-age black men in the United States did not work at all in 2016, nor earn any income."It's staggering that this level of black men are disconnected from workforce," says Janelle Jones, an analyst at the Economic Policy Institute who co-authored a recently published, wide-ranging report on hours worked by all workers ages 25 to 54.
Black unemployment is near an all-time low, but that only tells part of the story.One in every five working-age black men in the United States did not work at all in 2016, nor earn any income."It's staggering that this level of black men are disconnected from workforce," says Janelle Jones, an analyst at the Economic Policy Institute who co-authored a recently published, wide-ranging report on hours worked by all workers ages 25 to 54.