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Westin Denver International Airport completes first phase of $25M renovation
The hotel redesigned 37,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Gas prices in Denver expected to increase heading into Memorial Day weekend
GasBuddy reported that gas prices reached $4.99 a gallon at several gas stations in metro...
Police break out tear gas to control crowds clamoring for new Swatch drop
The pocket watch launched only in retail stores and was not available online.
Denver restaurant service charges remain controversial — and confusing
Years after they were introduced as a way to keep employees paid and the lights...
Denver police respond to Cherry Creek Shopping Center amid chaotic Swatch launch
Dozens of Swatch stores shut down globally on Saturday as crowds tried to snag the...
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
Excluding gas prices, retail sales were up 0.3% in April.
Call Your Mother opening new south Denver location in former Starbucks
Call Your Mother plans to open a new south Denver location in the former Starbucks...
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
The ultrafast service, called Amazon Now, first launched in India last June.
Denver BBQ joint Post Oak planning second location near DU
Post Oak BBQ owner Nick Prince is bringing his Texas-style barbecue concept to a second...
New Colorado brewery wants to reinvigorate craft beer with novel hop technology, low-ABV options
Pattern Break co-founder Dean Eberhardt hopes the brewery will help set the tone for a...
Colorado companies looking to recoup tariff-related costs
Colorado business applying for tariff-related refunds hope to make up economic ground.
Movie-theater hotel adds vintage Airstreams, Quonset huts in San Luis Valley
Opened in 2022, the Frontier Drive-Inn revitalized a historic outdoor theater that operated from 1955...
Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder who helped reshape US casual style, dies at 94
Doris and Don Fisher founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience.
Store in Larimer Square joins growing number of independent book sellers
Paige Dungan spent more than 20 years marketing books. She now has a new bookstore...
Colorado whiskey named world’s best at international competition
Colorado is known for making some of the world’s best beer, but according to judges...
From the mundane to the magical, hardware stores are full of possibilities
One has a wall of screws and nails and nuts and bolts that will leave...
Federal medical marijuana rescheduling causes confusion in Colorado
The move also essentially splits the cannabis market in states that have legalized weed for...
The Green Collective to rebrand, take over former Town Pump Provisions space in Cherry Creek
The Green Collective will rebrand as Every Little Thing, taking over Dana Monfortap Town Pump...
Colorado breweries win impressive 26 medals at World Beer Cup
Colorado breweries don’t just make some of the best beer in the country, they make...
Slice House pizza concept to open in Denver near intersection of Sixth and Broadway
A new Slice House by Tony Gemignani is coming to Broadway in Denver, bringing multiple...
Companies are using personal data to set differing prices for consumers. Should Colorado crack down?
"The effect of surveillance pricing makes that price-setting process much more efficient to exploit customers’...
TooSteppin Saloon brings Aussie flavor to Boulder with hard ginger beer
If you ask the folks behind the new TooSteppin Saloon, there's one glaring omission from...
The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
Keyboards, lipstick, detergent, shoes and soft contact lenses are just a few of them.
Regulators issue strict warning to cannabis companies over money transfers, security and more
Marijuana regulators are warning the industry’s cultivators, manufacturers and sellers that it will investigate issues...
Colorado boasts two of the best coffee shops in the Americas, according to new ranking
Denverites looking for a stellar cup of Joe don’t need to travel far to savor...
Denver’s Stomp Athletics lands $50K deal on Shark Tank for basketball shoe traction pads
Denver startup Stomp Athletics scored a $50K deal on Shark Tank with Kevin O’Leary. The...
56 Denver restaurants urge City Council not to lower tipped minimum wage
56 Denver restaurants are urging City Council to keep the tipped minimum wage at $16.29,...
Colorado brewery now among biggest beer makers in U.S. thanks to new lager
At a time when craft beer production is declining, one Denver brewery is bucking national...
In rural Colorado, neighbors trust neighbors to pay up at self-serve farm stands
From the Eastern Plains to the Western Slope, the trust economy is alive and well...
Lakewood voters reverse city’s rezoning effort in special election on housing density
The special election vote strikes a blow against those who have been pushing for more...
New country music bar aims to revive Americana nostalgia, says 19-year-old cofounder
For 19-year-old Colton Patterson, the Broken Bow bar in Denver is a natural evolution of...
Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices
United Parcel Service and FedEx also have increased their fuel surcharges.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese’s products after criticism
Change comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized shift to cheaper ingredients.
Another longtime Denver-area brewery set to close its doors in June
"What started as a brewery became something much bigger. A place filled with friendships, laughter,...
Denver’s Petals & Pages bookstore to close next month
The store, located at 956 Santa Fe Drive, was founded in 2022.
Upcoming bill aims to make THC drinks more available in Colorado bars, restaurants
Hemp-derived beverages that offer a cannabis buzz could become more widely available at bars, restaurants...
Rising gas prices put Colorado Republican congressmen on the defensive as midterm elections approach
"Democrats will try to make (gas prices) an issue right through November -- there's no...
Denver offers $3,600 in restaurant grants to pay for compost services
A new rule requires all Denver restaurants to compost by Sept. 1. The city wants...
Get stoked for this ski-factory bar, opening soon in Denver
Meier Skis will open a bar that offers locals a chance to après every day...
Sneaker seller squeaking into RiNo
“We have accounts with Nike and Adidas to where if Travis Scott drops a shoe,...
Developer pulls controversial Castle Pines annexation request for Crowsnest project as city examines growth
The council had been set to vote on the Crowsnest annexation request in April, but...
Beloved Denver outdoor gear store Wilderness Exchange closing its doors
After 26 years of providing Denverites with a more affordable, gently-used option for costly outdoor...
Littleton decides on location of Front Range Passenger Rail stop as economic potential takes shape
"Downtown would have been cool -- but pricey," Littleton City Councilman Joel Zink said. The...
Get a first look inside Poulette Bakeshop’s new location, now open in Parker
Warning: These pictures of pastries make cause hunger.
Denver’s first microdosing cafe now offering psilocybin-assisted yoga, art and more
Vivid Minds Cafe is a public coffee shop by day with special “magic mushroom” experiences...
Grocery startup Nude Foods bags $250K on ‘Shark Tank’
The founders of Nude Foods Market went on ABC’s “Shark Tank” to pitch a local...
PigStyle becomes Loveland’s newest — and only — record store
After losing work to DOGE cuts, Arjan Shaw hopes the new store fills a void...
Aurora gives final OK to tobacco licensing program with stiff fines for sales to youth
Program will crack down on retail outlets that sell products, like e-cigarettes and vaping cartridges,...
New Denver stores open, others adapt as ‘indie’ booksellers make comeback
West Side Books, a staple of Denver's Highland neighborhood for nearly 30 years, is downsizing...
Permitting, safety issues must change for Denver restaurants to survive, survey says
Denver restaurateurs took regulatory agencies to task in a new report that says the costly,...
Poulette, one of Colorado’s best bakeries, will soon open in a new space
With a bigger space, Poulette Bakeshop will expand production, add new items and offer guests...
Hopes of revitalization for a derelict suburban Denver shopping center: ‘We need to have a gathering space.’
"We want to see the project spill over into the neighboring community," Thornton Councilman Justin...
Beard-nominated bakery could open on South Pearl as soon as next month
The bakery, which opened inside the Source Hotel and market hall in 2019, had long...
Douglas County adopts law requiring stores to report theft — but drops fines for failing to do so
"When corporate policies prevent or discourage the reporting of theft, it limits our ability to...
Aurora prepares to crack down on underage tobacco sales — taking different tack than Denver’s flavor ban
"Today our kids are exposed to an entirely new generation of products -- like disposable...
FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
FedEx said in a filing that it has “suffered injury” from having to pay the...
Denver cannabis lounge fined $10,000 for unlawful activity during special events
A Denver cannabis lounge that was at risk of losing its license will remain open...
Tariffs paid by midsize US companies tripled last year, a JPMorganChase Institute study shows
It's part of a growing body of economic analyses that counter the administration's claims that...
IKEA to open third Colorado store this year
The Swedish furniture retailer plans to open 10 new stores across the United States in...
Tavern Littleton sells for $2M on commercial real estate market
Tavern Littleton sold for $2M on Colorado's commercial real estate market. The former restaurant and...
Year after ‘Shark Tank’ appearance, Boulder-based animal coat company navigating down winter, tariffs
A year after appearing on ABC's Shark Tank, Boulder startup Wildcoat has experienced revenue impacts...
Cherry Creek Shopping Center part of $250 million makeover by owner
The mall is one of three properties Simon is redeveloping.
Colorado staple Applejack Wine & Spirits sells to Florida company
Florida's ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, one of the country’s largest family-owned and operated alcohol...
Buyers can drive a hard bargain on unsold late model cars
Dodge, Jeep and Alfa Romeo have some of the biggest overhang of 2024 vehicles that...
ICE Out protests, general strike will close more than a dozen Denver restaurants on Jan. 30
"The entire point is to grind the economy to a halt," the owner of Sap...
Huge new $27 million Denver bathhouse would include sauna, cold plunges
Coba's owners hope to turn $220 per month memberships into a relaxing routine for city...
Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it
Businesses have been educating employees on their rights.
VW dealerships sue Colorado to stop Scout Motors from selling direct to consumers
Ten Front Range auto dealerships are suing Colorado over its decision to allow Volkswagen-backed Scout...
Padel club swinging into former Great Divide Brewing Co. building
Ace Padel will sport five indoor courts, three outdoor courts, saunas and cold plunges, lounges...
List: Here are the Colorado gas stations that pumped contaminated gas
Dozens of gas stations across Colorado's Front Range sold a contaminated fuel mix to customers...
‘Pow to the people.’ Telluride residents take to the streets as ski resort closure divides town.
“Economic disaster is already unfolding in front of our eyes. If it goes on, itap...
Big 5 Sporting Goods closing multiple Colorado stores
Big 5 Sporting Goods, a chain with stores in 11 Western states, is closing at...
End of four-year chokepoint on Wadsworth Boulevard raises hopes for businesses: ‘It’s jacked us up’
Drivers and commuters are finally seeing the removal of traffic cones along Wadsworth Boulevard. "These...
As U.S. stops penny production, cash transactions may soon be rounded
Retailers are finding ways to navigate cash transactions as federal guidance remains absent amid penny...
Colorado’s most heartbreaking brewery closures of 2025
There’s no sugarcoating it: 2025 was a pretty tumultuous year for Colorado’s beer industry.
More thrifting and fewer returns, the early trends that defined shopping this holiday
Here are the trends that defined the holiday shopping season so far.
Another decade-old Denver brewery to close soon
Another longtime Denver brewery will soon pour its final pints, though the owner promised it...
Here’s what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas
Before you run out the door, itap wise to double-check operating hours. is walmart open...
Yardbird missed $50K rent payment before October closure, landlord says
Denver fried chicken restaurant Yardbird, formerly located in the RiNo neighborhood, is subject of lawsuit...
Colorado real estate investor sues Adams County over increased valuations
A Colorado real estate investor and owner of Park Centre Commons is suing Adams County...
Telluride businesses on edge as negotiations between ski resort and patrollers continue into the holidays
Negotiations and a potential strike are causing uncertainty about Christmas and New Year's Eve tourism...
How Trump’s order to reclassify marijuana could affect Colorado’s industry
The largest effect of rescheduling would be that marijuana cultivations, dispensaries and manufacturers would pay...
Downtown Denver’s big pot of money starts to work with $166M in projects
Downtown Development Authority backing housing, businesses, parks and safety projects with $570 million in voter-approved...
Three months after stepping down, Denver CEO acquires local brands Freebird, The Pro’s Closet and Jane.com
Denver-based CEO Jonathan Czaja announced the purchase of retail brands Freebird, The Pro's Closet and...
Michelin-starred Brutø opens home-goods market and ‘Studiø’ next door
The culinary masterminds at Brutø, including Chef Byron Gomez, are adding kitchen ware and cooking...
Douglas County wants to crack down on shoplifting — in part by fining stores if they don’t report it
"We don't tolerate shoplifting in Douglas County," Commissioner Abe Laydon said.
LoDo nightclub closes as Monfort scales back third project on block
The party is over at Riot House.
2 Colorado clothing stores ranked among best in country by New York Times
Two clothing stores in Colorado are making national names for themselves after snagging spots on...
Denver’s newest bar serves cocktails inspired by borscht, papaya salad and, of course, peaches
The cheekily-named Peach Crease Club will also have a DJ booth for vinyl records, a...
Long-dormant site of former Denny’s on West Alameda to become home to new Mexican restaurant
Josue Mora, who owns Mariachi Loco in Lone Tree, plans to open a new quick-serve...
Belly up to Colorado’s best cocktails using this new book as your guide
The first rule of drinking like a Colorado local is never order a Colorado Bulldog...
Costco joins companies suing for refunds if Trump’s tariffs fall
Costco is among dozens of companies to file lawsuits over tariffs.
How Wilding Brands hopes to reshape the craft beer industry and keep the indie brewer spirit alive
With its recent flurry of deals, Wilding has brought mergers and acquisitions back into the...
Shoppers scoured for deals online on Cyber Monday and delivered strong sales for retailers
Consumers have spent $9.1 billion online, up 4.5% from the same day a year ago.
Edgewater first to table with tip credit boost to buttress suburb’s restaurant scene
“We are excited to see Edgewater taking the lead on this issue," said Nick Hoover,...
Naples-founded pizza chain shutters all Denver-area locations
Rosso Pomodoro, which opened its first free-standing U.S. location in Denver, says arrivederci.
$10,000 for decor and more: Here’s what it takes to build holiday pop-up bars
Limited time holiday bars are now beloved local tradition, but contrary to their name they...