The economy is dragging, but the stock market is thriving. Why?
From jobs to housing to grocery prices, the U.S. economy has been weakening for months. But the stock market is telling a different story.
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Incoming CEO is writing Target’s next chapter, including largest store overhaul in a decade
Target has laid out the early details of a turnaround plan, including remodeling and rearranging stores, revamping merchandise and leveraging technology.
Minnesota soybean farmers fear lasting scars from Trump’s trade war with China
Soybeans are Minnesota’s largest export — generating $2.4 billion annually. Now farmers fear they are seeing the start of a permanent market shift that will change the soybean industry.
Family health insurance premiums hit another record: $26,993
The price tag of health insurance from employers keeps getting bigger across the U.S., and the increases this year are fueling concerns over medical spending across all health insurance markets.
Minnesota farmer digitized his old planning system and then turned it into a startup
Minnesota farmer Matthew Fitzgerald developed a digital planning platform that is now being tested by farmers in five states.
Target now selling THC drinks in some Minnesota stores
Target’s pilot run brings a new level of mainstream visibility to the low-dose cannabis market.
Why not vaccinate Minnesota turkeys for bird flu? It could start a trade fight.
If American chickens and turkeys are vaccinated, other countries may not buy them.
Holiday spending to dip this season, upping competition for retailers
Consumers plan to cut holiday spending this year, putting extra pressure on retailers for their critical shopping season.
Target backs off online order fulfillment at some stores to boost in-person experience
Target is revising a strategy to fulfill almost all digital orders from its stores, part of the incoming CEO’s strategy to improve in-store experiences for shoppers.
Best Buy’s website will start selling sports apparel, Martha Stewart wares alongside electronics
It’s a low-risk, high-reward way for Best Buy to better compete with Amazon and other online outlets. And it more than doubles the retailer’s product offerings.