by Scott Prater Published: May 22,2009
Tags: Retail Column
Consumers appear unconvinced that the country is headed for recovery anytime soon. April retail sales fell 0.4 percent compared to March and 1.7 percent year-over-year, according to the Commerce Department. Following January and February, months in which national retail sales rose, the drops in March and April signal retailers that 2009 could be a year of [...] [...]
by Scott Prater Published: May 15,2009
Tags: Gibson's, Retail Column
The Greenbrier in White Sulpher Springs, W.Va., and The Broadmoor share many similarities. They’re both world-renowned luxury resort hotels, serving the same types of clientele, conference and vacation guests. And, both tout high-end amenities, dining, recreation and services. So when David and Suzanne Gibson decided to expand their business with a second location, The Broadmoor became their [...] [...]
by Scott Prater Published: April 24,2009
Tags: Chick-fil-Am, Retail Column
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A will add six locations in Colorado within the next 12 months, including one on west Garden of the Gods Road, which will employ 65 people. Chick-fil-A President and Chief Operating Officer Dan Cathy said the privately owned chain will grow by 64 restaurants during 2009. “We’re growing because we’ve got the cash to sustain our [...] [...]
by Scott Prater Published: April 10,2009
Tags: Retail Column
Runner’s Roost owners Linda and Gary Staines are moving their foot-wear, apparel and accessories store from 107 E. Bijou St. to 121 N. Tejon St. The store has been on Bijou Street for 31 years. A shimmering crimson sign already stands proudly atop the façade of Runner’s Roost’s future location. Owners Linda and Gary Staines are leaving [...] [...]
by Scott Prater Published: April 1,2009
Tags: Retail Column
When Stacey Turner moved to Colorado Springs during 2007, she began the process of remodeling the home her new husband owned here. So, she went shopping, but after visiting stores throughout town, she just couldn’t find anything she wanted. That’s when an idea struck her. Why not open a furniture store? There’s a real need in [...] [...]
by Scott Prater Published: March 27,2009
Tags: Mt. Tejon, Retail Column
Citing the depressed local economy, Mt. Tejon owner Jeanne Galvin has decided to downsize her store. Mt. Tejon is moving from a 4,000-square-foot location at 104 N. Tejon St. to a 1,250-square-foot store just up the block and across the pavement at 125 ½ N. Tejon St. “Our lease is up at the end of May and [...] [...]
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