Monthly Archives: March 2012

CNN Money | Best Buy to close 50 U.S. stores, stock drops

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Best Buy’s stock took a dive on Thursday after the retailer reported quarterly results that included plans to close 50 big- box stores in the U.S. by 2013. The company said it plans to open the … Continue reading

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Westword | Best of Denver® 2012

Best of Denver® 2012 It was the best of times…it was the Best Of time! All year long, while they’re out and about, Westword writers scribble notes on napkins, in notebooks, on tablets and those original palm pilots — their … Continue reading

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CoStar Group | Real Estate, Restaurant Franchise Growth Starting To Heat Up

There are signs of an improved outlook in certain economic areas where franchises are traditionally strong performers, such as the restaurant and business and personal services industries, according to the International Franchise Association (IFA) and GE Capital Franchise Finance. The … Continue reading

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Denver Business Journal | Lowry Redevelopment Authority unveils plans for Buckley Annex

The Lowry Redevelopment Authority    (LRA) soon will take control of the last piece of land at the Buckley Annex property and, on Tuesday, revealed development plans for the 70-acre site. The land sits on the corner of 1st Avenue … Continue reading

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The Gazette – Colorado Springs | Startups bouncing back in the Springs

Startups are making a comeback in Colorado Springs. A death of funding during and after the 2008 financial crisis left entrepreneurs in the Springs and many other cities unable to turn ideas for new products and services into businesses that … Continue reading

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QSR Magazine | Wendy’s Raises Animal Welfare Standards for Chickens, Pigs

Wendy’s Animal Welfare Council, Dennis Hecker, head of Wendy’s Animal Welfare Council and SVP of Quality Assurance today announced two major improvements to its animal welfare standards to significantly improve the humane treatment of chickens and pigs. “Wendy’s takes our … Continue reading

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Crosbie Real Estate Group | New Retail Listings in Colorado

Downtown Denver Retail 1755 Blake Street, Denver, Colorado map Brokers:  Eli Boymel & Rich Hobbs Download Brochure New High Profile Retail 2101 E Arapahoe Road, Colorado map Brokers:  Scott Steputis & Rich Hobbs Download Brochure Coal Mine Centre SEC W … Continue reading

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Denver Business Journal | Thornton casts financial lure for Cabela’s

Thornton’s City Council approved measures Tuesday to give 63 acres of land to a developer and pledged $15 million in improvements to the area southeast of 144th Avenue and Interstate 25 in hopes of luring Colorado’s first Cabela’s store. After … Continue reading

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The Denver Post | H&M to open store at FlatIron Crossing in Broomfield, Colorado

Cheap chic retailer H&M will open another store in FlatIron Crossing this fall on the upper level in the current Eddie Bauer space. Eddie Bauer will relocate to the lower level next to Tilly’s. The new H&M will carry affordable … Continue reading

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Denver Business Journal | Denver eyed for Justin Timberlake-founded restaurant franchise

A Denver franchise opportunity for Southern Hospitality, a restaurant concept co-created by Justin Timberlake, will be presented at an upcoming investment conference in Colorado Springs, organizers say. The franchise opportunity will be presented at the “Spring 2012 Micro Cap Investment … Continue reading

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