Jackson Hole-based New West Knifeworks, which makes high-end chef knives, chose Denver to get its first cut of a big city market.
Knife maker takes former Pasta Pasta Pasta space in Cherry Creek
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Banana Republic to close store at downtown Denver Pavilions mall
The apparel retailer is bailing on its store within the downtown Denver Pavilions mall, which is owned by Gart Properties.
Pandemic-borne ice cream maker scoops up lease for Tennyson store
It will be the first standalone location for Right Cream, which has been selling 400 pints a week for $13 each at the Dairy Block in LoDo.
Edgewater bike shop to move after owner buys Wheat Ridge building
“Our current space is situated in an old house and has a bunch of stairs in it. So, we’re ready to be done lugging bikes up and down stairs all day.”
Tiny home builder keeps selling as past customers sue, wait
Holy Ground Tiny Homes, a nonprofit founded by a convicted fraudster, has taken their life savings and given them nothing, customers say.
Tide Cleaners acquires local dry cleaning business, doubles stores
The former Impressive Cleaners stores in Denver, Aurora and Centennial will be rebranded and join the three Tide locations that opened in Denver in 2019.
Dollar General to build massive distribution center near DIA
The retailer bought 75 acres in Aurora for $22 million and will spend a total of $172 million on the 919,000-square-foot facility.
23-story Golden Triangle project will incorporate existing retail building
The 250-foot-tall structure with 285 apartments would replace a pair of office buildings but keep Cherokee Row at 11th Avenue and Cherokee Street.
Apartment conversion planned as Broadway building sells for $3M
The only tenant in the former Burte Hotel is a pawn shop on the first floor. The 40 rooms on the second and third floors will be turned into 20 units for rent.
Ace Hardware store in Baker going out of business after 16 years
Store owner Andy Carlson blamed the rising costs and an increase in crime. “In a good year, a top-tier hardware store like this could do 7 percent at the bottom, pre-tax net profit. We’ve been squeezed into below five.”
