Adam Witherspoon started working in restaurants to supplement his acting career and eventually found himself behind some of the Twin Cities' most acclaimed bars, working with and learning from local food and drink royalty. Now, as the beverage director of the Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, Witherspoon is highlighting local brands and bringing his own flair […]
Andersen Corp. said Tuesday it appointed Ryan Williams to serve as president of the Andersen division, which serves the new residential, home improvement and light commercial market segments for the Bayport, Minnesota-based window manufacturer. That position had been filled until last November by Chris Galvin, who became chief operating officer and president. Williams will report to Galvin. […]
Do you miss Herberger’s? Does the name Carson Pirie Scott revive warm memories of department-store shopping? They were among chains that served middle markets but have since disappeared, some unable to rebound after accumulating overwhelming debt. Now a company called BrandX wants to bring them back to fill what CEO Deepak Ramani sees as a […]
General Mills Inc. (NYSE: GIS) said Wednesday it has sold its Helper and Suddenly Salad brands to Eagle Family Foods Group in a deal worth $610 million, the latest step in the Minnesota food company's effort to overhaul its brand portfolio. In a statement, the Golden Valley, Minnesota-based company said it planned to close the […]
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