In an announcement that seemed inevitable now that its nearly 1,000 stores have been closed to shoppers for nearly a month, Best Buy on Wednesday said that it will furlough
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While department stores remain shuttered and overall retail sales plunge, e-commerce retailer Proozy.com is working overtime to receive the overstock at its Eagan headquarters and keep up with increased consumer demand for
Minnesota's longest tenured female leader of a public company on what it takes to ignite change—in a company and on a national stage.
In the weeks before temporarily shutting down stores to slow the spread of Covid-19, HOM Furniture's March sales were up over last year. Store traffic was brisk right up until the company voluntarily
Editor's note: Proof of how quickly the news is moving and rules and regulations are changing, Bachman's received a call from the state Department of Agriculture on Thursday, April 2 saying the
Sleep Number CEO Shelly Ibach on what it takes to ignite change--in a company and on a national stage.
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While 3M doubles production on N95 surgical masks and manufacturers of everything from computer gear to wood veneers jump into production on the face shields needed by health care providers, Love Your Melon is
The dental industry in Minnesota ground to an abrupt halt last week when Gov. Tim Walz ordered a two-week pause on all non-emergency medical procedures including dental, which is considered
A week after Mall of America announced its temporary closure and days after anchor stores Nordstrom and Macy’s shuttered their doors, Ridgedale Center in Minnetonka announced Tuesday that it is closed until
Unlike many Twin Cities lifestyle business owners, David Wagner knew what was coming. His chain of 10 Juut Salon Spas includes a location in Palo Alto, California, which got hit by Covid-19
The reality that some temporary closures may become permanent in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is hitting home for employees and members of one of the Twin Cities longest
Some Minnesota manufacturers spent the weekend mobilizing resources to start production on disposable face shields and other products needed by medical personnel in the fight against COVID-19. Eden Prairie-based 3D
While Minnesota’s restaurants, gyms, and salons were ordered by the governor to close earlier this week, retailers find themselves in limbo—facing dwindling sales, but unsure whether they’ll qualify for some
Despite the fact that Gov. Tim Walz’s latest restrictions did not include malls, Mall of America announced Tuesday that it will close at 5 p.m. and remain closed until at least March
Under increasing pressure to keep shelves stocked, customers served, and employees safe from coronavirus, Target is reducing store hours. Beginning Wednesday, stores will close by 9 p.m. daily. The goal
Shopping malls just may be the last major public gathering spot still open now that museums, theaters, zoos, casinos, and many churches have closed temporarily in an effort to stop
Toilet paper and potatoes aren’t the only items people are stocking up on due to coronavirus. Minneapolis-based Ridgeback Yoga, maker of a $125 woven rug designed to absorb sweat and