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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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.

Appliance store restarts vacant warehouse

After going dark about four years ago, the former headquarters of an electronic retailer is being converted into a massive warehouse and retail space for a home appliance store.

Ski maker hunts for Denver space, adds new line

Finding customers to buy its backcountry skis has been easy compared to a latest bump in the business plan for Rocky Mountain Underground: finding warehouse space in Denver. Meanwhile, the Breckenridge ski company is adding to its apparel line and designing its first skis for women.

Art gallery scoots down Broadway

An art supply shop and gallery is taking over a former gift shop on Broadway and more than doubling its current space.

Boulder’s American Recreation Products sold

The Boulder-based manufacturer of several iconic camping brands was sold to a California firm with plans to bring sleeping bag manufacturing stateside.

Christy Sports to close two locations, open Littleton megastore

The winter gear retailer has signed a lease on a massive Littleton space that it’s used in the past for seasonal events. The space – about twice the size of the biggest Christy Sports – will allow the company to push its patio furniture business year-round.

Bose pulls the plug on Cherry Creek store

The electronics retailer has powered down its First Avenue store, leaving a 3,000-square-foot hole in the Cherry Creek shopping lineup.

Cherry Creek bike store rebrands

A Cherry Creek bicycle retail and repair shop has rolled out a new neighborhood-focused identity.

Gear store scales up online retail

A Platte Street outdoor gear store is hoping to give its sales a boost with a revamped online presence.