Progress 2007

Retail

City growth raises questions about state of downtown
April 21, 2007
It’s a perennial hot-button issue in Lawrence: Should we let businesses pop up as the market dictates, or should we control the growth with an eye on broader concerns about quality of life?
KU’s Elite Eight finish gives retailers, other businesses quick March lift
April 21, 2007
It’s a simple formula: Success for the Kansas University men’s basketball team means a boost to the local economy.
Pet food recall drives customers to natural foods suppliers
April 21, 2007
Adrienne Sanders, of Lawrence, wasn’t worried about her cats falling victim to the tainted pet food Menu Foods recalled in mid-March. Sanders had switched from food sold in grocery stores years ago when she found out one of her cats was diabetic and one of the main ingredients in the food she was feeding him was corn.
Bar and grills driving gameday traffic west
Wayne and Larry’s packs more than bowling enthusiasts into popular restaurant
April 21, 2007
Troy Wingert and his buddies come to Wayne and Larry’s Sports Bar & Grill two hours before a game starts to make sure they get a seat.
Zig and Mac’s develops winning formula in former Tanner’s location
April 21, 2007
They say the third time’s the charm.
Community Mercantile plans renovations
Grocery co-op will move departments, update dining area at members’ request
April 21, 2007
After six years at the corner of Ninth and Iowa streets, the Community Mercantile is ready for a makeover.
Cielito Lindo offers authentic Mexican experience
April 21, 2007
First it was Dos Hombres, a popular Mexican restaurant and club that had a good run for years, known for its south-of-the-border appetizers, beverages and into-the-night fiestas on its outdoor patio.
Furniture retailer celebrating 25 years in business
April 21, 2007
Galen and Susie Tarman started out small.
New academy integrates different martial arts styles
April 21, 2007
It was in a Lawrence garage that Darryl Clark met his martial arts match and found the inspiration for a new form in fighting.
New Jazzercise center opens in Lawrence
April 21, 2007
A new Jazzercise fitness center opened April 9 in Lawrence.
Music retailers work around MP3’s impact
April 21, 2007
The way in which consumers have been buying music has significantly changed in recent years, and that hasn’t been easy for the music industry — or the music stores where everyone used to go to get the latest hit CD.