'Stayed up all night:' Local shoppers head to Mayfair Mall to cash in on Black Friday deals
WAUWATOSA -- For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday about family and food -- but for some, Black Friday shopping takes the cake.
WAUWATOSA -- For many, Thanksgiving is a holiday about family and food -- but for some, Black Friday shopping takes the cake.
Black Friday frenzy goes global - and not everyone’s happy
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa - but they do shop on Black Friday.The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers.Workers at Amazon in Germany went on strike for better pay on one of the busiest days of the year.
PARIS — People don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in France, or Russia, or South Africa - but they do shop on Black Friday.The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers.Workers at Amazon in Germany went on strike for better pay on one of the busiest days of the year.
'Thankful to be here:' Deal hunters await Black Friday, pre-sales
WAUWATOSA -- Who needs Black Friday when you can burn off some Thanksgiving calories and the change in your pocket all at once.Shoppers like Nick Triantafelo arrived around 3:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
WAUWATOSA -- Who needs Black Friday when you can burn off some Thanksgiving calories and the change in your pocket all at once.Shoppers like Nick Triantafelo arrived around 3:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
Brookfield Square closed for Thanksgiving, reopening on Black Friday
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield Square Mall will continue its tradition of remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28.
BROOKFIELD -- Brookfield Square Mall will continue its tradition of remaining closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28.
Amazon announces deals, says Black Friday sale starts Nov. 22
Amazon will kick off its Black Friday sale on Friday, Nov. 22, as it offers deals on electronics, TVs, toys, clothing, Amazon devices and more.Deals will run through Nov. 29.
Amazon will kick off its Black Friday sale on Friday, Nov. 22, as it offers deals on electronics, TVs, toys, clothing, Amazon devices and more.Deals will run through Nov. 29.
Don't let Black Friday deals bust your budget! Strategies to keep your spending in check
MILWAUKEE -- Black Friday is known for is door-busting deals and bargain-hunting shoppers.
MILWAUKEE -- Black Friday is known for is door-busting deals and bargain-hunting shoppers.
Growing list of retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving 2019, 'designed for people to give thanks'
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28, and many company leaders have announced their plans to close for the holiday.BestBlackFriday.com released a list of national and regional retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019.Meanwhile, BestBlackFriday.com officials found 72% of polled consumers believe stores should be closed on Thanksgiving.Do you agree?
MILWAUKEE -- Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 28, and many company leaders have announced their plans to close for the holiday.BestBlackFriday.com released a list of national and regional retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019.Meanwhile, BestBlackFriday.com officials found 72% of polled consumers believe stores should be closed on Thanksgiving.Do you agree?
US unemployment rate hits a 50-year low even as hiring slows
WASHINGTON — The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in September, the lowest level in nearly five decades, even though employers appeared to turn more cautious and slowed their hiring.The economy added a modest 136,000 jobs, enough to likely ease worries that an economy weakened by the U.S.-China trade war and tepid global growth might be edging toward a potential recession.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in September, the lowest level in nearly five decades, even though employers appeared to turn more cautious and slowed their hiring.The economy added a modest 136,000 jobs, enough to likely ease worries that an economy weakened by the U.S.-China trade war and tepid global growth might be edging toward a potential recession.
US adds modest 136,000 jobs, lowering unemployment to 3.5%
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added a modest 136,000 jobs in September, a gain that managed to help lower the unemployment rate to a new five-decade low of 3.5% but also suggested rising caution among employers.The additional hiring and the drop in the jobless rate will likely ease worries that an economy weakened by the U.S.-China trade war and by slower global growth might be edging toward a potential recession.
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy added a modest 136,000 jobs in September, a gain that managed to help lower the unemployment rate to a new five-decade low of 3.5% but also suggested rising caution among employers.The additional hiring and the drop in the jobless rate will likely ease worries that an economy weakened by the U.S.-China trade war and by slower global growth might be edging toward a potential recession.
Average US price of gas spikes 10 cents per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has spiked 10 cents per gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks to $2.73.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that jump results mostly from a drone attack this month on Saudi Arabia's key oil processing facility.
CAMARILLO, Calif. — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has spiked 10 cents per gallon (3.8 liters) over the past two weeks to $2.73.Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says Sunday that jump results mostly from a drone attack this month on Saudi Arabia's key oil processing facility.
Wisconsin unemployment rate increases to 3%
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is up for the second month in a row.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate for July was 3%.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate is up for the second month in a row.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate for July was 3%.
Wisconsin unemployment remains at 2.9 percent in March
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at 2.9 percent for the second month in a row.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate was 2.9 percent in March.
MADISON — Wisconsin's unemployment rate remains at 2.9 percent for the second month in a row.The state Department of Workforce Development reported Thursday that Wisconsin's unemployment rate was 2.9 percent in March.
Hiring rebounds as US employers add 196,000 jobs
WASHINGTON — Hiring rebounded in March as U.S. employers added a solid 196,000 jobs, up sharply from February's scant gain and evidence that many businesses still want to hire despite signs that the economy is slowing.The unemployment rate remained at 3.8%, near the lowest level in almost 50 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
WASHINGTON — Hiring rebounded in March as U.S. employers added a solid 196,000 jobs, up sharply from February's scant gain and evidence that many businesses still want to hire despite signs that the economy is slowing.The unemployment rate remained at 3.8%, near the lowest level in almost 50 years, the Labor Department reported Friday.
Highlights of Gov. Evers' state budget proposal
MADISON — Highlights of the two-year Wisconsin budget proposal released Thursday by Gov.
MADISON — Highlights of the two-year Wisconsin budget proposal released Thursday by Gov.
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.