http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_market.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Marketplace en-us Fri, 24 May 2013 13:45:02 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/rss_logo.png http://onmilwaukee.com 144 30 Bayshore Town Center announced today the advent of several new retail stores, as well as the renovation and relocation of several existing tenants. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/bayshoreblog052413.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/bayshoreblog052413.html?33887 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:29:00 CDT An unexpected job loss is a shock to your system and an absolutely frightening experience. It takes you through an array of unfamiliar emotions. Uncertainty, anxiety, anger and stress can all set in very quick. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/filingforunemployment.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/briankramp/filingforunemployment.html?33855 Wed, 22 May 2013 07:28:00 CDT Preparing to hang three photos I took in 1997, I noticed something amazing about the second photo that I had never noticed before: the building in the center of the frame is CityCenter. The viewfinder is looking right at our new office suite. When I shot that photo, I had no idea what that building was. It just looked cool. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/1997premonition.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/1997premonition.html?33856 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:00 CDT We're all in it together, so this week the City of Milwaukee's Small Business Conference will feature meetings, conferences, work shops, round tables and more. All with the goal of growing and developing the area's business arena. Kickoff is tonight with events all week. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/smallbizweek.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/smallbizweek.html?33829 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:02:00 CDT Just because a woman turns 35 or 38 or 40 doesn't mean her wardrobe has to become a wasteland of frump and "mom jeans." Especially these days, when 40 is supposedly the new 30. But are there fashion dos and don'ts for middle-aged women? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/middleagefashion.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/middleagefashion.html?33809 Sun, 19 May 2013 11:06:00 CDT In honor of Retail Week at OnMilwaukee.com, we asked the group how much they spend on jeans. Once again, responses ranged greatly, from $0 to $500. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/socialcirclejeans.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/socialcirclejeans.html?33819 Sun, 19 May 2013 05:22:00 CDT We all have our favorite bars and our favorite restaurants, our favorite parks and our favorite vistas. But, certainly, we shop and it follows that we have our favorite retailers, too. Here are some of our favorite shops, past and present. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ourfavoriteshops.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ourfavoriteshops.html?33731 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:06:00 CDT If you're hungry - for food, a diversion or a good laugh - the OnMilwaukee.com editorial staff wants to recommend some of our favorite products to you. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends051913.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends051913.html?33808 Sat, 18 May 2013 09:02:00 CDT Rhino Food Store, 7411 W. Hampton Ave., is what I always want Pacific Produce to be: cheap, unoffensive to my sense of smell and filled with my favorite Asian foods and items. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/rhinofoodstore.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/rhinofoodstore.html?33826 Fri, 17 May 2013 19:10:00 CDT These days, retail - or business of any kind - is all about telling a story through interior design and visual merchandising. Lyn Falk of Retailworks, Inc. shares her tips for effective branding and local business owners dish on their personal design strategies. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/retailworks051713.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/retailworks051713.html?33793 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02:00 CDT Ninety-eight percent of my wardrobe is a size 6, and so, naturally, that's the size I grabbed at HandM. However, I could barely pull the pants above my knees. So I got an 8. Better, but still too small. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/hmsizing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/hmsizing.html?33810 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:03:00 CDT Maybe to fully appreciate Dretzka's Department Store in Cudahy one should approach it more as a living museum of mid-century clothing and household items rather than a shopping destination. But then again, few escape a trip to Dretzka's without buying at least one quirky item. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/dretzkasdepartment.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/dretzkasdepartment.html?33771 Thu, 16 May 2013 09:03:00 CDT Jenny Benjamin talks to OnMilwaukee.com about her debut novel, "This Most Amazing," which tells the story of a Milwaukee poet who has a strange connection to a long-dead Italian soldier. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/thismostamazing051613.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/thismostamazing051613.html?33782 Thu, 16 May 2013 05:31:00 CDT Twenty-somethings have flocked to America's largest metros since 2006, according to USA Today. And Milwaukee has one of the largest growth percentages among that group. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/collegegradsusa.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/collegegradsusa.html?33794 Wed, 15 May 2013 17:07:00 CDT While they seem more Madison than Milwaukee, they're popping up everywhere now that the weather is turning. Oddly, though, I rarely see people sitting in these Adirondack chairs. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/adirondack.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/adirondack.html?33788 Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:00 CDT Shorewood has become an enclave for small local businesses. But, does shopping locally really make a difference? Business owners think so. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/whyshoplocal.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/whyshoplocal.html?33716 Wed, 15 May 2013 11:03:00 CDT Members of Raise Up MKE, a local group with ties to a growing national movement of retail workers, is striking and rallying across Milwaukee today. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/milwaukeestrike.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/milwaukeestrike.html?33787 Wed, 15 May 2013 10:27:00 CDT Hidden in plain sight is a clothing store you have to see to believe. Frieschskys, 788 N. Jefferson St., isn't actually that special to look at. But when you step out of the elevator on the seventh floor of the nondescript office building, it doesn't take long to realize that something special does await you. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/frieschskys.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/frieschskys.html?33766 Wed, 15 May 2013 05:08:00 CDT Spring is finally here (I think). There has been a resurgence in American made goods recently, and I've compiled a list of my favorite things for spring. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/springfashion2013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/springfashion2013.html?33758 Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:00 CDT You probably drove by this mall a thousand times. Ever wonder what it's like inside? We did and here's what was discovered about this 20-year-old mall, formerly a Sears. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/milwaukeemallretailweek.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/milwaukeemallretailweek.html?33709 Tue, 14 May 2013 09:03:00 CDT I generally like shopping, and I appreciate good stuff, great service and cool design. Yet, like most, I also love a good deal. So, indulge me - this retail week - if you will, here are eight random observations about how I shop today. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/howishoptoday.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/howishoptoday.html?33744 Mon, 13 May 2013 16:09:00 CDT I'm an American and so, by definition, I am wired to want to buy stuff. And there's plenty of stuff I want to buy. Here are a couple of things that top my long list. As well as some stuff I don't want. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/stuffiwantblog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/stuffiwantblog.html?33740 Mon, 13 May 2013 07:01:00 CDT You can take the girl out of the mall, but more and more direct-sales companies are discovering that you can't take the mall out of the girl - and from a business standpoint, why would you want to? The direct-sales approach is being chosen more and more by women professionals seeking a valid and fulfilling career in retail. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/directsales051313.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/directsales051313.html?33733 Mon, 13 May 2013 05:33:00 CDT Beauty, cuisine and culture - as usual, we've got it all covered in this weekend's edition of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends. Read on to find out what we loved this week. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends051113.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends051113.html?33735 Sat, 11 May 2013 11:02:00 CDT Whitefish Bay mom Heidi Schmid has always tried to do right by her curly hair. So in an attempt to revitalize her curls, in 2006 she "cobbled" together a prototype of a product that would restore moisture to her hair and allow her to restyle it the second day after washing. Thus was born Q-Redew, a handheld hair steamer that has been getting a positive response in the beauty world. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/qredew051113.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/qredew051113.html?33719 Sat, 11 May 2013 09:03:00 CDT Bring in any old top or dress in good condition and Luci Boutique will give you 30 percent off your entire purchase, plus a $25 gift card. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/luciboutiqueblog500913.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/luciboutiqueblog500913.html?33722 Thu, 9 May 2013 14:04:00 CDT Scents, sports, sculptures, straps and more in this week's edition of OnMilwaukee.com recommends! http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends050513.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends050513.html?33656 Sun, 5 May 2013 05:29:00 CDT The frame starts out as one would expect, with 4130 chromoly tubing in "a traditional double triangle design with a horizontal top tube, aero profile fork and horizontal dropouts to easily accommodate a singlespeed, fixed, or internal gear hub." But here is where it gets interesting. "The Quiver also ships with our proprietary derailleur hanger and removable cable stops so it can be built up as a geared road bike with front and rear derailleurs." http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jasonmcdowell/fyxationquiverreview.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jasonmcdowell/fyxationquiverreview.html?33626 Fri, 3 May 2013 14:10:00 CDT As the weather warms, Milwaukee's farmers markets will come out into the light again. But Cortney Heimerl has organized an event that will also shine some light on great Milwaukee crafters, too. The Maker Market will take place the first Sunday of every month from May to September in the parking lot behind the Alterra on Kinnickinnic and Lincoln in Bay View. The first installment is Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/makermarket.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/makermarket.html?33537 Thu, 2 May 2013 05:03:00 CDT In this age of social media, companies participate in their brands, rather than control them, according authors Will Ruch and Pat Nazemetz. They contend that companies that align their internal brands with their human resource policies can gain a competitive advantage. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/stevejagler/jagler050113.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/stevejagler/jagler050113.html?33607 Wed, 1 May 2013 17:02:00 CDT Store store, (shoo) has expanded its Milwaukee location in the Historic Third Ward by adding 1,000 square feet at 241 N. Broadway. The women and men's shoe store also is adding a new retail neighbor. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/shooexpands.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/shooexpands.html?33603 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:31:00 CDT The expanding prominence of "rent-to-own" stores in some parts of Milwaukee that some accuse of using predatory lending practicing to entice consumers into dubious deals for merchandise has been a concern of consumers and legislators for years. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/renttoownstores.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/renttoownstores.html?33591 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:05:00 CDT Although it seemed like Walker's Point should already have a place to buy and repair bicycles, it didn't - until this week. Carolyn Weber and Tristan Klein quietly opened Coast In Bikes at 700 S. 5th St. in the Bucketworks building. They plan to have a grand opening celebration on June 1. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/coastinwalkerspoint.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/coastinwalkerspoint.html?33578 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 11:01:00 CDT Tasty candy, Milwaukee art, NBA playoffs and more in this week's edition of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends042713.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends042713.html?33566 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 11:01:00 CDT Milwaukeean Richard Lorbach launched a Kickstarter campaign in late March to bulk-produce hand-crafted neon signs that say "Drink Wisconsinbly" along with other memorabilia and T-shirts. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/drinkwisconsinblykickstarter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/drinkwisconsinblykickstarter.html?33568 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:03:00 CDT It may be hard to believe, but the sunny, warm weather is closer than we think. And when summer comes, you'll want to be in style with your shades. So we stopped by Metro Eye, 301 N. Water St., to talk to marketing director Crystal Behrendt, who also has ten years' optical styling experience. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/eyewear042513.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/eyewear042513.html?33543 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:31:00 CDT If I was a less verbose writer, I could sum up the 2013 Jaguar XJ in one word: perfection. But that wouldn't make for much of a review, and after a month with the XJ that Fields Jaguar in Waukesha loaned me, I have so much more to say. I'll start with this: if you're the kind of person who can afford to spend $73,000 on a car, and you require something with four seats, this is the car you should buy. Run, don't walk, to Fields Jaguar and buy it. Now. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/jaguarxj.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/jaguarxj.html?33531 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:33:00 CDT Treat yourself, Milwaukee! Read on to see what we loved this week. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/omcrecommends042013.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/omcrecommends042013.html?33486 Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:02:00 CDT Milwaukee company Ink to the People, 6600 W. Calumet Rd., is helping two young Boston-area college students raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy on April 15. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/bostonstrongtshirts0419.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/colleenjurkiewicz/bostonstrongtshirts0419.html?33492 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:02:00 CDT Joshua Zimmerman isn't a full-time inventor, but that's about to change. The 30-year-old middle school science teacher has raised almost $100,000 on Kickstarter project, the "Folding USB Solar Cell." With 15 days left, the Milwaukee history buff has well surpassed his $5,000 goal to build an inexpensive, easy-to-use, practical, every-day solar USB system. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/foldingusbsolarcell.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/foldingusbsolarcell.html?33434 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:05:00 CDT Cheap crafts, Country music, ingenous sporks and more - check out what stuff we like in this week's edition of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends041313.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends041313.html?33407 Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:03:00 CDT Mike Brenner raised $750,000 and says he will now be able to open the Brenner Brewing Company. So what's next? http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/brennerbrewinggoalmet.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/mollysnyder/brennerbrewinggoalmet.html?33416 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:08:00 CDT It's simple, effect and darn funny. The opening line is great, and unlike some spots it really doesn't take the gag too far. Kmart's new #shipmypants ad works. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/shipmypants.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/shipmypants.html?33411 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:39:00 CDT I've said this before, but I like the Grand Avenue Mall. It's an easy lunch destination for Downtown workers, and it still has a lot of unrealized potential. It saddens me that most have written it off for dead, and I wish the City or the owners would provide a serious incentive for a few major anchor stores to come and stay for a while. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/officemaxgrandave.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/andytarnoff/officemaxgrandave.html?33392 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:56:00 CDT Martin employs about 300 people in Milwaukee at five locations; Lena's Food Market has the distinction of being one of a handful of African-American owned grocery chains still doing business in the entire nation. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bezeleemartin.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bezeleemartin.html?33389 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:05:00 CDT At OnMilwaukee.com we've known and lived this for years. But, it's great to see recognition for Milwaukee on a new list from Technie.com. Milwaukee ranks, with nine others, on this new list of "10 Most Unexpected Cities for High-Tech Innovation." http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/techietopten.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/jeffsherman/techietopten.html?33388 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:42:00 CDT Attention, long-haired ladies of Milwaukee and beyond: Brad Hicks wants to free your ponytail. The FOX 6 newscaster has had many incarnations in his career, but his latest foray is into entrepreneurship. He started PonyBug, a company that sells fleece winter caps with a slit in the back for ponytails. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ponybugbradhicks.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ponybugbradhicks.html?33377 Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:30:00 CDT I bought a Keurig after having one in my hotel room during a recent trip to Washington D.C. http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/eugenekane/keurigcoffeeonecup.html http://onmilwaukee.com/myOMC/authors/eugenekane/keurigcoffeeonecup.html?33369 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 15:05:00 CDT Here are some products you need to know about - whether you're slaving over income taxes, throwing a party, going out for the evening or just in the mood for a good book. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends040613.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/recommends040613.html?33354 Sat, 6 Apr 2013 11:02:00 CDT But if there's one foolproof way to melt the winter blues, it's with a hot spring fashion trend. Here are seven trends that will have you convinced summer is just around the corner. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/seventrendsforspring13.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/seventrendsforspring13.html?33321 Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:01:00 CDT