FTC sues LA Fitness operators for ‘exceedingly difficult’ gym cancellation policies
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing the operators of LA Fitness, over allegations that they make it “exceedingly difficult” for consumers to cancel gym memberships and other related services offered in their clubs nationwide. In a Wednesday complaint, the FTC accused Fitness International and its subsidiary Fitness & Sports…
Read MoreGoogle’s Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE, AP Technology Writer Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that’s designed to do everything from fetch vital information stored on the devices to help improve photos as they’re being taken. Related Articles Colorado’s new noncompete rules seek to boost patients’ rights…
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Marketing in the Era of Uber Trends
Marketing in the Era of Uber Trends 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 Michael Tchong, innovation expert, futurist, and founder of Uber Trends. Named “America’s most influential trend spotter” by Daily Telegraph, Michael…
Read MoreCucina Colore corner in Cherry Creek sells for $10M
The Cherry Creek corner that is home to Italian restaurant Cucina Colore has sold, although the buyer has no immediate plans to redevelop it. “We’ll probably just land bank it for the time being,” said Kevin Beck. Beck and his wife, acting as Phenomena LLC, paid $9.85 million on Friday for the northwest corner of…
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‘Little gems of culture.’ How 3 Denver breweries reflect their neighborhoods
A strip mall suite. A corner cafe. A converted warehouse. The half-hidden brewery spots are each as unique as the beers their bartenders sling — and the neighborhoods they serve. The people behind these neighborhood haunts aim to fill the gap between home and work, turn strangers into neighbors and friends, and give locals and…
Read MoreMacy’s sells its space in Littleton mall for $3.5M
Michael Sanchez likes turning big boxes into smaller ones. “We’re not the ones coming up with theories. We just lean into what’s happening,” he said. Sanchez is chief operating officer of Las Vegas-based Rhino Investments, a retail real estate firm with holdings from Michigan to California. Last week, it spent $3.5 million on the 138,000-square-foot…
Read MoreA year later, no charges in $12M Cherry Creek jewelry heist
One year after a sophisticated quartet of criminals pulled off one of the largest jewelry heists in Denver history, no one has been charged and only one of the alleged four has been arrested. And mum is still the word. The parent company of Denver’s Hyde Park Jewelers still declines to discuss what happened and…
Read MoreBlack Hills Corp. OKs all-stock merger to form $15.4 billion utility
Black Hills Corp., which provides electricity and natural gas in Colorado and seven other states, is merging with Montana-based NorthWestern Energy Group to create a utility with an enterprise value of $15.4 billion and to meet the growing demand for service across their territories. The companies announced the all-stock, tax-free transaction Tuesday, saying that board…
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Why Peer Groups Accelerate Success
Why Peer Groups Accelerate Success 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 Victoria Downing, president of Remodelers Advantage—the leading peer group and business improvement resource for remodeling company owners. With over three decades of…
Read MoreAfter pushback from Denver residents, developer won’t rezone Belcaro King Soopers site
After receiving pushback from nearby homeowners, the local firm slated to buy a retail site along Colorado Boulevard says it won’t seek to have the site rezoned. Denver-based Kentro Group, led by the Balafas brothers, says it hasn’t fully determined what it will do with the 7-acre site at 825 S. Colorado Blvd. but will…
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