Kohl’s names Tom Kingsbury as permanent CEO
Kingsbury joined the Kohl’s board in 2021 as part of a pact between the retailer and activist shareholders to turn around its business.
Retail
Evereve begins expansion at Hilldale
The renovations are due to wrap up in early spring and the store will remain open during the expansion process.
Verona businesses partner for shopping/shipping concept
In its 200 E. Verona Ave. location, Postal Connections now offers a custom, constantly rotating display of goods from JNJ Gifts.
DuBois Formalwear returns to Madison after 13-year hiatus
The Green Bay-based formalwear retailer offers a widespread inventory of over 550 vests and tie colors in addition to a wide range of tuxedos and suits, all available to rent.
Driver crashes car into west side Walgreens
There was significant damage to the car and some brick displacement in the store.
Madison growler bar set to close in February after 6 years
The bar is run by owners of Trixie’s Liquor, who opened the store in 2016 as a spot for beer lovers to take home specialty craft beers not sold in bottles or cans.
Lint buildup fuels fire at east side laundromat
On Jan. 26, a patron at Self-Serve Laundry, 701 E. Johnson St., was preparing to remove clothes from a dryer when he discovered flames coming from the appliance.
Pop-up event celebrates local Black-owned businesses
The Minding My Black-Owned Business pop-up shop will be held Saturday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elver Park Neighborhood Center.
Brick with anti-police note thrown through Home Depot window
Officers were dispatched to the Home Depot on East Springs Drive around 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24. Employees called to report the incident after a window was broken.
More than $6K in lotto tickets stolen during armed robbery
Authorities say two men, dressed in all black and wearing black facemasks, entered the convenience store and displayed a gun.
New book store focused on kids opening in Madison this spring
Lake City Books will be located next to the Madison Children’s Museum.
Hy-Vee voluntarily recalls pot roast meals due to presence of wheat allergen
Hy-Vee was made aware that the gravy mix used in the meals, produced between Dec. 26, 2022, and Jan. 17, 2023, contains a wheat allergen that was not listed on the ingredients label.
December retail sales fall 1.1% after slipping in November
Auto sales declined as rising interest rates for auto loans crimped demand. That, and falling gas prices, helped to pull overall retail sales lower.
Spice company now offering cooking classes
The Deliciouser, a spice company owned by former Lombardino’s co-owner and chef Patrick O’Halloran, is offering the classes in its new retail space.
Tri-State Auto Auction to close
Wisconsin’s self-proclaimed first auto auction will hold its final sale on Jan. 26.
Up North Boutique closes W. Lakeside St. store
The store’s owners said for now they will transition solely to online sales and focus more on wholesale side of their business.
Suspect arrested at scene of Madison gas station burglary
Tyler T. Towsley was arrested for burglary, criminal damage to property, and felony bail jumping.
Thief steals saw worth $1,700 from Mt. Horeb business
Sloan Implement employees didn't notice the saw was missing for several days.
Early morning burglary at east side convenience store
Cigars and vape cartridges were stolen from the Open Pantry on Pflaum Road around 12:10 a.m.
Wisconsin cigarette sales go up in smoke
The number of packs of cigarettes purchased in the state dropped from 420 million in 2001 to just under 193 million in 2022.
