Across Wisconsin, coverage here takes in corporate mergers, market trends, executive leadership changes and store openings. Reporting follows the activity of companies, industry developments and the organizations that drive commerce.
Some southern Wisconsin fields produced purple, chalky, and shriveled soybeans this fall, causing market penalties for growers.
Live Poll
Do you expect grocery prices to rise because of this year's weather-damaged crops?
Michael Mahan takes over the Data Centers segment, while David Furlong moves up to lead Commercial HVAC at the Racine, Wisconsin manufacturer.
Strong gains in Mexico and ethanol offset steep declines in China and Canada during the first half of 2026.
Live Poll
Do you think grocery store giveaways meaningfully help your household budget?
Festival Foods will give 17 free grocery items to active-duty military and veterans on Veterans Day at its Wisconsin stores.
Live Poll
Do you think hunger is getting better or worse in your area?
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin and comedian Charlie Berens kick off a holiday campaign with a dollar-for-dollar matching gift.
Live Poll
Do you expect your local grocery store to get better after a change in ownership?
StoneRidge is selling its De Pere and Kaukauna Piggly Wiggly stores to Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly, effective January 31, 2027.
Reporting here centers on corporate expansions, regional market shifts, hiring cycles and the leadership changes within major organizations. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties, covering commerce in every part of the state. Diverse industries like manufacturing, agriculture and technology create unique seasonal patterns in business activity. Regulatory filings and state economic reports surface regularly as the primary drivers behind changes in the landscape.
