Give a man a shirt and you clothe him for a day. But teach a man to sell shirts – and you might keep a shirt on his back for the rest of his life. That’s the thinking behind Peak Thrift Shop, a clothing and furniture store launched in January by the nonprofit Urban Peak,… Read more »
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Eyewear brand debuts sun-ready ski goggles
Combining protections against bright light, glare and fog, a local sports eyewear brand has rolled out a new model of ski goggles that changes hue based on sunlight.
Shut-down clothing shop revived in Five Points
A local clothing brand is reopening a full-time shop on Welton Street and eyeing an international expansion after being evicted from its Larimer location last summer.
Littleton lacrosse shop scoops up deal with Md. retailer
A Littleton-based lacrosse chain has scored a deal with an East Coast retailer, and the combined company will have 14 locations across six states.
A look at this year’s SIA Snow Show
The Snowsports Industry America’s Snow Show kicked off its annual convention yesterday in Denver, with 336,710 square feet with 550 exhibitors — including 174 new arrivals — showcasing over 1,000 brands in 3,000 booths.
Winter gear maker warms up to summer line
An outdoor apparel maker that’s known for its winter gear is branching out into warmer seasons with the launch of a new summer line.
Liquor store uncorks the puns
A liquor store manager is shaking up the marquee approach — and poking some fun at Broncos backup quarterback Brock Osweiler.
Shifting focus, beef company raises $2.3M
As it narrows its focus mainly to hot dogs and sausages, a grass-fed beef company is raising funds and is planning to move its office to Union Station.
Diet company sets $2M New Year’s resolution
More than halfway to its goal already, a manufacturer of diet supplements and snack lines known for its celebrity endorsements has a $2 million capital raise in the works.
Gas station chain hits bankruptcy brakes
After a major creditor moved to take over its assets, including dozens of service stations, a gas and convenience store company filed for bankruptcy and claims it never actually defaulted on its agreement.