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Cherry Creek costume castle finds new fortress

The stronghold of Denver’s magicians, Hobbits, knights and Jedi is leaving Cherry Creek after more than 30 years and will recreate its iconic castle in a bigger space on Broadway.

Couple dives into hemp gear startup

On a long road trip, Kyle and Kim Vine hatched a business plan that combines their love of climbing with the growing hemp industry. Now, the pair is about to debut its first product: a hemp-based crash pad for free climbers.

Sisters’ spa and bar bubbles onto Broadway

For two entrepreneurs, mixing manicures with mimosas is a good recipe for business. The pair is opening a second location of their spa business on Broadway next week and has another on the way in Highlands Ranch.

Lululemon spin-off lands in RiNo

A high-end clothing brand, launched by family of Lululemon’s founder, is planting a flag in Denver along its rapid expansion path. And instead of joining its booming sister company and other national apparel brands in Cherry Creek, the store is settling in up-and-coming RiNo.

Startup bites into medical market

The lightbulb moment that launched a Denver startup struck at an unlikely time: while its co-founder was stuck in a dentist chair. Three years later, the company is about to debut its first product.

Gear maker lands license deal, sets sights on mainstream retail

With an eye on overtaking camping brands like Coleman, a Colorado Springs company is rolling out a plan to land on the shelves of big-name retailers. And it will have some help from a recent licensing agreement with a major campground operator.

Indian spot shakes up brand, menu

The owners of a fast-casual Indian food restaurant chain are tweaking their formula to be a little less fast and a little less casual. And then looking to spread to more locations around Denver.