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.
Diet company sets $2M New Year’s resolution
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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.
Beefed-up bike tires gain traction
Bike shops and frame makers are keeping an eye on a new trend in the cycling world, mountain bike-sized wheels with plus-sized tires for added traction.
Backpack brand scores Kickstarter hat trick
A backpack startup has now raised a total of $58,000 over three crowdfunding campaigns, using online fundraising platforms not just to get off the ground, but to fuel each big step in the business.
Lakewood Harley-Davidson hitting more open road
Leaving its longtime home on West Colfax in the dust, a Harley dealership is gearing up for a massive new store about 10 miles away along C-470.
Topo’s map expands with San Francisco shop
The Denver bag and apparel brand is opening its third store this year, stepping out of Colorado for the first time and into the busy San Fransisco market.
Bonnie Brae jewelry shop shutting down
After more than a decade, a Bonnie Brae jewelry store is closing down, and its landlord is on the hunt for a new tenant for the space.
Cycling shop startup rolling into Arvada
Two bike industry friends are hoping to fill a hole in the Arvada market left by another shop’s closure and will also provide some services on wheels of their own.
CVS jumps into Denver real estate market
The pharmacy giant, which has stores in most states but none in Colorado, has purchased a 2-acre property along Hampden Avenue and may be gearing up to take on the Walgreens empire.
Pot shop owners seeing green on Black Friday
Black Friday mania is spreading to local cannabis chains, with several retailers rolling out their own special discount deals hoping for a sizable bump in business.
