East side’s Boneset Records to close this June
The store’s owner, Maggie Denman, announced Wednesday that she and her partner will be moving to Milwaukee, where they have purchased a home.
Retail
Shop Local Tour in May will feature variety of Black-owned businesses
Participants will have the opportunity to meet the owners, learn about their products and services, and discover new and unique local businesses.
Monona Farmers Market to open for 20th season in May
The event, which serves between 1,100–1,500 people each week, sets up in Ahuska Park on Sundays and runs through October.
WPMCA announces rebrand as WFRA
The change was announced at the association’s annual convention, which took place April 11 in Lake Delton.
US GM sales boost Q1 profits
Although GM’s average transaction price dropped slightly, prices remained strong as sales in the U.S., GM’s most lucrative market, rose almost 18% during the quarter.
Zodica Perfumery to open Madison location in addition to Monroe retail space
Zodica, sold in more than 500 stores nationwide, currently sees annual profits of more than $1 million and is up 73% in sales over the last year.
David’s Bridal likely to close Madison location, lay off 147 employees statewide
The company said it would likely be closing all of its stores and expects mass layoffs heading into the summer months.
Wholesale inflation drop hopeful indicator for consumers, companies
Lower prices paid by businesses on raw materials and other items indicate they are less likely to raise prices in the months ahead.
Suspect arrested for attempted Dollar Tree break-in on Madison’s west side
Officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Gammon Road around 2:50 a.m.
Prairie du Sac company recalls pork and beef products; no illnesses reported
The company issued a Class I recall, initiated based on evidence collected during routine inspection activities.
Door County Candle Company raises over $1M in donations to Ukraine
The company, led by Christiana Trapani, has sold over 100,000 blue and yellow candles since the start of the war in February 2022.
Consumers pull back, March retail sales drop
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a yearlong bout of elevated inflation.
Farmers market returns to Capitol Square April 15
More than 100 vendors and farmers will be on hand to sell their products from 6:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Winner of Madison Chamber award for small business leadership announced
The award, which recognizes champions for small business both within their business and in the community, will be presented during the chamber’s IceBreaker event on April 13.
US auto sales up 7.5% in 1Q; interest rates hit 15-year high
Automakers sold 3.59 million vehicles during the first three months of the year, compared with 3.34 million a year earlier.
Madison Freewheel Bicycle Co. forced to close downtown store
The nonprofit provides low-cost or even free bicycle tune-ups and maintenance as well as operating a full-service retail shop.
Spring Crafty Fair returns April 1
The event will feature more than 40 craft vendors, two food vendors, and nearly 20 emerging artists.
Restoration Soap & Body Care closes store in favor of online sales
The business generates 60% of its profits from online sales and 30% from events.
Cottage Grove fitness retailer opens 17 new stores in Texas
The new Texas retail locations increase the number of Johnson Fitness & Wellness stores to 114 in the U.S. and another 364 stores globally.
Sun Prairie Plan Commission backs multiple new businesses
The community could soon be home to a new medical clinic, its third Starbucks, Anytime Fitness, Dave’s Guitar Shop, and a Cousins Subs.
