G. Mike Mikan said at the company’s annual meeting that Best Buy aims to curb the practice of “showrooming,” provide better customer experience, reduce its retail footprint, and focus on return on investments.
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A subsidiary of Minnetonka-based UnitedHealth Group will open a new call center in Colorado this month.
J.C. Penney—which has been wrestling with customer and sales declines—provided no reason for the abrupt departure of Michael Francis, who joined the company in October.
At the top of the list is a $24 million mansion on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, which is currently owned by former Vikings co-owner James Jundt.
Bob Walker, who was charged in December with one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud, now faces a total of 20 charges. Walker will plead not guilty next week, according to his attorney.
Two entrepreneurs have reportedly transformed an old Star Tribune newspaper truck into a mobile clothing retailer.
After his retirement, Al Annexstad—who also served as CEO for 10 years—will continue to serve as a member of the company’s board of directors.
A majority of med-tech leaders surveyed for a study—which was commissioned by two local industry advocacy groups—have an unfavorable impression of their own industry, and many are looking overseas for future investments and job growth.
Almost half, or 48 percent, of those surveyed expect a revenue boost, and 40 percent expect profits to rise over the next year; meanwhile, one-third of respondents expect revenue and profits to remain flat.
Leaders of Infinite Campus, Proto Labs, Tornier, and TCF Financial Corporation were recognized as winners for the Upper Midwest region and will now compete at a national awards event.
Regis’ 80 million-euro deal to sell its stake in a European company has declined in value as the euro has weakened in comparison to the dollar.