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Dec 3, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Cam Bonelli |Women Empowered

Pentair's latest acquisition will expand its pool product line in southeastern United States. Pentair said Tuesday it will acquire a Florida-based maker of heat pumps for swimming pools. Pentair (NYSE: PNR), a water-treatment company legally based in London with headquarters in Golden Valley, Minnesota, said it would purchase North Fort Myers, Florida-based G&F Manufacturing Inc. for $108 million in cash.

Nov 26, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Mark Reilly |Women Empowered

The retailer posted lower-than-expected sales and earnings for the third quarter as consumer demand for electronics stayed soft. Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE: BBY) posted lower-than-expected sales and earnings for the third quarter and cut its full-year outlook as a hoped-for rebound in demand for consumer electronics — something the retailer has been predicting for the past year — once again failed to materialize.

Nov 25, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Keith Schubert |Women Empowered

A top Twin Cities bank is looking to establish self as the premier bank for women. For the last four years, Bridgewater has focused on building a reputation as a leading bank for business. Now it wants to also be known as a bank for business women. Bridgewater started its Banking for Women initiative in 2019 in response to the increase in women-owned businesses and women taking on more leadership positions. One of those women is Lois Dirksen.

Nov 20, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Mark Reilly |Women Empowered

The retailer posted lower-than-expected earnings for the third quarter and said that, though more shoppers visited stores, comparable sales barely budged from a year ago. Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) delivered a disappointing third-quarter report on Thursday and cut its full-year earnings outlook as sales softened leading into the crucial holiday shopping season. Shares of the Minneapolis-based retailer dropped as much as 20% in premarket trading.

Nov 19, 2024 | bizjournals.com | Keith Schubert |Women Empowered

Bremer Bank is reportedly on the market again, and analysts say it has a lot going for it that make it an attractive acquisition target. Bremer Financial Corp. is reportedly on the market again, and observers say the St. Paul-based bank has several aspects that make it desirable for a would-be buyer. News of a potential sale came last week when Bloomberg, citing anonymous sources, reported that Bremer has hired financial advisers to find a buyer.