The retail and office district is the de facto downtown, but occupancy has been declining.
Firm buys Lakewood shopping center, pledges ‘to bring Belmar back’
Retail
Welcome to Business Den’s coverage of the retail industry in Denver. From new store openings to industry mergers and acquisitions, our coverage is comprehensive and up-to-date. We also delve into the challenges facing the industry, such as shifting consumer preferences and the impact of e-commerce on brick-and-mortar retailers.
Subscribe to Business Den today and stay ahead of the curve.
Pedego Electric Bikes pedaling into Denver’s Golden Triangle
The retailer will open a temporary pop-up shop at 575 Lincoln St. before opening a permanent store at 909 Bannock St. in December.
LoHi shoe store sues restaurant over outdoor dining setup
Pedestrian Shops claims customers can’t use its parking spaces because of My Brother’s Bar’s igloo-like enclosures and picnic tables.
High-end boot brand stepping into storefront near Union Station
Lucchese, which makes the official boot of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders and many other kinds, is filling a space in the Kimpton Hotel Born building.
Owner puts heart into new RiNo coffee shop after year-long delay
Kardia Coffee finally opened June 16 at 2401 Blake St. after postponing its May 2020 opening due to the pandemic. “It’s a labor of love,” said Allye Wagner.
Furniture store moves into bigger new home in Greenwood Village
Lulu’s Furniture and Decor has relocated several times since it first opened in Denver in 2007.
Hawaiian coffee shop chain replacing Starbucks at Speer and Federal
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii is headquartered in Denver but hasn’t had any stores here. It also plans to open a shop near Colorado Springs.
Natural Grocers opening store in Central Park
The grocer, which has seven stores in Denver and 41 in Colorado, will have a location next to the former Punch Bowl Social in the old air traffic control center.
Electric motorcycle and ATV company rides into RiNo
Volcon ePowersports, which launched in 2020, is opening a store in the former Shea Boutique space next to Il Posto at 2605 Larimer St.
Consignment-based used car retailer rolls into Denver market
CarLotz raised $300M when it went public in January with plans to expand nationally, but its stock price has trended downward ever since.
