On Monday, the Downtown Denver Partnership (DDP) and the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District said they are choosing among a dozen private security contractors seeking a contract to patrol downtown, especially around the Mall.
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Greenwood Village boutique takes former Firefly spot in Cherry Creek
A boutique that sends a stylist to a customer’s home is making a beeline for Cherry Creek North for its second location.
One last bargain hunter at shuttered Sports Castle
A dumpster diver rifles through the refuse behind the Sports Castle for a few last bargains. The store closed for good over the weekend.
A carrot to encourage healthier food stamp use
LiveWell Colorado and a network of other nonprofits and government agencies will launch Double Up Food Bucks Colorado on July 1 using a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Sports Authority announces job cuts through year-end
CEO, chief marketing officer have left the beleaguered retailer, with hundreds more to exit
Countdown at the Sports Castle
The Sports Authority location at 10th and Broadway — known as the Sports Castle — will close for good on Sunday, according to several clerks working at the store.
Sports Authority owes Rockies $350K
The Rockies have stepped up to the plate to take a swing at Sports Authority for past due sponsorships.
Boardlife kicks over to South Broadway, adds manufacturing
Last month, the company leased space at South Broadway and Colorado Avenue that’s nearly three times the size of its LoHi store.
Sweet Action Ice Cream adds second creamery, aims at wholesale market
Sweet Action Ice Cream in Baker has started churning at a new ice cream factory, hoping to push more pints onto store shelves just in time for the busy season.
Qdoba chain is closing Lakewood headquarters, moving to San Diego
Qdoba, which is owned by San Diego-based Jack in the Box, will close its Lakewood headquarters around Jan. 1 and move to San Diego.