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.

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End of the road for LoHi bamboo bike shop

Bambu

Bambucycles, a LoHi bike shop that specialized in bamboo-built rides and also sold cold-pressed juices and kombucha, has gone dark.

Snarf’s expands Cap Hill store, adds burger concept next door

SnarfsSign

Snarf’s is growing both its store and its menu in Capitol Hill. The Boulder-based sandwich shop is expanding its 11th Avenue and Ogden Street location and hopes to add its burger concept, Snarfburger, to the Cap Hill eatery. Operations Director Doug Besant said this will give one of Snarf’s busiest locations some much-needed space. “That… Read more »

Bankrupt Sports Authority seeks buyer, could close half its stores

SportsCastle

On Wednesday, the beleaguered Englewood-based retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure $1.1 billion in debt while it looks to sell the business and shed underperforming stores. In an internal memo to employees obtained by BusinessDen, CEO Mike Fost said Sports Authority has struggled to compete as shoppers increasingly buy sports equipment and apparel online.