Longtime State Street shop plans move
After 40 years on State Street, Madison Optometric Center, currently located at 512 State St., is moving.
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Grocery store and public transit workers added to vaccine list
Grocery store and public transit workers are the latest groups to be added to the proposed COVID-19 vaccine priority list for Wisconsin.
Grocer argues for inclusion in next vaccine phase
In a Facebook post pushing for public comment, local grocer Tim Metcalfe outlined his letter to the Wisconsin State Disaster Medical Advisory Committee/Vaccine Distribution Subcommittee urging them to reconsider their decision to not include those in the grocery industry in phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Greenway Station gets new tenants
RED Development announced the addition of three new tenants at Greenway Station.
Area home sales up while inventory remains tight
Increasing demand and lack of supply were the key takeaways from the latest home sales report from the Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin.
Willy Street Co-op, Seafood Center end partnership
Willy Street Co-op and the Seafood Center are amicably parting ways on April 4, 2021.
Niemann Foods acquires four area Ace Hardware stores
President and owner Bob Lochner announced the sale of his four Ace Hardware stores in Madison, Middleton, DeForest, and Sauk City to Quincy, Illinois-based Niemann Foods Inc.
Hilldale unveils ‘Summer Bomb’ event to brighten winter
Beginning this week and continuing through February, Hilldale is rolling out tropical decor and beach-themed activities.
New downtown hardware store to feature drive-thru
Isthmus True Value Hardware, opening this week at West Washington Avenue and South Bedford Street, will feature a drive-thru for easy pickup of small items.
Walmart sued over alleged role in opioid crisis
The United States Justice Department is suing Walmart, charging the company unlawfully dispensed controlled substances through its pharmacies and helped to worsen the opioid crisis in America.
DGX opens store in Madison
DGX, a smaller, urban version of Dollar General, has opened at 508 University Ave. in Madison.
2020 claims long list of restaurants and State Street businesses
A list of 22 closed Madison-area restaurants, along with a story about 31 permanently shuttered State Street stores, have driven home the true impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Halted Von Maur project at West Towne Mall resumes
Work on high-end department store Von Maur at West Towne Mall is set to resume before January.
Fitchburg Hy-Vee to offer rapid antigen COVID-19 testing
Hy-Vee will offer rapid antigen COVID-19 testing at 47 pharmacy locations, including the Fitchburg location at 2920 Fitchrona Road, beginning today.
Anti-trafficking nonprofit brings fair trade goods to pop-up shop
Ethical Trade Company announced the opening of a two-month pop-up store, which sells products sourced from survivors of human trafficking, at 1702 South Park St.
Destination Madison urges support of business through #ShopMadison campaign
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact lives and livelihoods, buying local is more critical than ever this holiday season. To promote local small businesses, Destination Madison has announced the kickoff of a new “Shop Madison” campaign and pledge.
Survey: Bleak outlook for local business if lockdowns continue
In a survey released by the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and other business groups, 78% of Dane County businesses have experienced a decline in revenue during the pandemic, with 30% losing more than half their revenue.
Consumers set online records for Black Friday
Online sales on Black Friday set a new record as Americans shopped from home.
Hilldale to add two new stores
Hilldale Shopping Center announced the addition of two new stores. Satara Home & Baby will open on Friday, Nov. 27 for the holiday season.
Farmers market to move to pavilion for December
To allow for colder, seasonal weather, the Dane County Farmers’ Market will hold food pickups on Wednesdays in December inside Pavillion 2 at the Alliant Energy Center.
