Month: August 2025
Two more Denver Walgreens locations will close in September
Walgreens continues its Denver downsizing. The national pharmacy chain is set to close two locations next month, one at 950 S. Quebec St. on Sept. 8 and another at 6200 E. Colfax Ave. on Sept. 10. Spokeswoman Jen Cotto said the moves are part of a nationwide plan to reduce its store count by 1,200 within three…
Read MoreDenver airport to explore nuclear energy as option to power growth
Denver International Airport, the country’s third-busiest airport, is exploring the possibility of building a small nuclear reactor on its campus to help meet growing demands for electricity and cut the use of carbon-emitting power. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Phil Washington, airport CEO, said Wednesday that DIA has put out a request for proposals for…
Read MoreClaire’s, known for piercing millions of teens’ ears, files for Chapter 11, 2nd time since 2018
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Mall-based teen accessories retailer Claire’s, known for helping to usher in millions of teens into an important rite of passage — ear piercing — but now struggling with a big debt load and changing consumer tastes, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Claire’s Holdings LLC…
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Should You Hire a Fractional CMO? Here’s Who It’s For (and Who It’s Not For)
Should You Hire a Fractional CMO? Here’s Who It’s For (and Who It’s Not For) written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing After working with thousands of business owners over the last three decades, I can tell you one thing with certainty: the marketing leader you hire, or don’t hire, can make…
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The Secret Weapon of Great Brands
The Secret Weapon of Great Brands written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Listen to the full episode: Overview In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, John Jantsch interviews Laura Ries, globally recognized branding strategist, bestselling author, and president of Ries & Ries. Laura shares insights from her new book,…
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RiNo’s new pop-up program aims to fill empty commercial spaces with art
The RiNo Art District has launched its RiNo Made Pop-Up Program, a new initiative offering $1,500 stipends and temporary access to empty commercial spaces to area artists as part of a larger effort to revive vacant properties and address rising costs in the area. By helping to subsidize short-term leases, the program pairs artists with…
Read MoreCrucial exemption allows majority of Canadian and Mexican goods to be shipped to US without tariffs
By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump raised the tariffs on Canadian goods to 35% last week, but a key exemption for Canada and Mexico shields the vast majority of goods from the punishing duties. Related Articles Federal agents hid in back of rental truck at start of raid outside LA Home…
Read MoreClever Girl food hall exits RiNo’s Zeppelin Station amid building sale effort
The new operator of the long-struggling Zeppelin Station food hall says he has walked away from his lease, a move that could complicate efforts to sell the RiNo building. Josh Schmitz of Ruckus Hospitality told BusinessDen Monday that an investor he expected to finance his $1.4 million build-out of the food hall as Clever Girl…
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Construction begins on AI-powered recycling facility in Commerce City
AMP Robotics Corp. and Waste Connections Inc. have broken ground on a new artificial intelligence-powered recycling facility in Commerce City. The plant, 4150 E. 60th Ave., is scheduled to open in 2026 and will process up to 62,000 tons of recycling annually with minimal human intervention. “We’ve shown a higher level of performance is achievable…
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Lessons from Canva’s CCO
Hello and welcome to The GTM Newsletter by GTMnow – read by 50,000+ to scale their companies and careers. GTMnow shares insight around the go-to-market strategies responsible for explosive company growth. GTMnow highlights the strategies, along with the stories from the top 1% of GTM executives, VCs, and founders behind these strategies and companies. When…
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