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Regis Corp. CEO leaving after completing restructuring of salon company
Matthew Doctor will step down on June 30; Jim Lain, an executive vice president, will become interim chief executive.
June 24, 2025
Cyberattack on grocery supplier reveals fragility of U.S. and Minnesota’s food supply
As Cub parent company UNFI continues to rebound from the hack earlier this month, security experts advocate for prevention and a sharper response to future threats.
June 19, 2025
Cub grocery store in Uptown abruptly closes, with no reopening date announced
The store on Lagoon Avenue closed Saturday for “needed repairs.”
June 18, 2025
Edina’s Southdale Center opens dedicated wing for luxury stores
The addition will feature such brands as David Yurman, Tiffany & Co. and Gucci, many of which will open this summer.
June 12, 2025
Cyberattack on grocery wholesaler empties shelves at some Twin Cities stores
A hack on wholesaler UNFI’s IT systems last week has created stocking problems at grocers across the country. Cub, which UNFI owns, said pharmacies were back online Wednesday but still experiencing delays.
June 12, 2025
Cub pharmacies, Twin Cities grocers facing disruptions in cyberattack on major distributor
UNFI, Cub’s parent company, also distributes food for other area grocery stores like Whole Foods, Kowalski’s and Lunds & Byerlys. It is still working to restore its systems after last week’s breach while its grocers deal with unstocked shelves and immobilized pharmacies.
June 10, 2025
Parents scramble to find cheap supplies for grad parties after Party City closures
Last-minute shoppers have found barren shelves at Walmart and balloon shops fully booked.
June 9, 2025
Twin Cities thrift stores are having a moment. Are tariffs pushing people to shop secondhand?
As Trump's trade war hikes the cost of clothes imported from China, Twin Cities thrift stores say they're seeing a bump in business.
June 8, 2025
Minnesota’s med spa industry rises in popularity — and with little regulation
The med spa industry has grown quickly. That’s one reason clients should ask questions about a provider’s training and the salon’s medical oversight
June 7, 2025
Hundreds line up at Best Buy to nab Nintendo Switch 2, in scene like ’90s opening parties
Both Best Buy and Target are leaning hard on promotions for Switch sales this quarter.
June 5, 2025
Target recalls more employee groups to downtown Minneapolis headquarters
The retailer said it has not changed its corporate policy, but employees said their teams now have required in-office days.
June 4, 2025
Ronzoni pasta-maker coming to Lakeville in $880 million Post acquisition
Minnesota-based Post Consumer Brands, a subsidiary of St. Louis-based Post, will house 8th Avenue Food and Provisions, further broadening its reach beyond cereal.
June 4, 2025
