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Retail Roundup

A business blog by Jessica Dyer

A new Which Wich sandwich shop is coming to the Paseo del Norte corridor.

Get your “Wich” in NE Albuquerque

The New Mexico franchisee for Which Wich plans to open another location of the popular sandwich shop next month near the intersection of Paseo del Norte/Louisiana NE. Owner Matt Kuchar... Read more »

Baillio's is closing its store at Cottonwood Commons this month but hopes to return to the West Side eventually. (Journal File)

Baillio’s shutters its West Side store

Baillio’s is departing the West Side — at least for now. The local electronics and appliance retailer is shutting the doors of its Cottonwood Corners store after just 18 months... Read more »
La Montanita Co-Op is planning a new store on Albuquerque's West Side. It is expected to open this summer. (Journal File Photo)

La Montañita expanding to West Side

Albuquerque’s West Side is about to get an extra helping of organic veggies and bulk granola. La Montañita Co-Op is planning a new store near the intersection of Alameda and... Read more »
A Michael Kors store is set to open this spring at ABQ Uptown.

Michael Kors store to open at ABQ Uptown

Albuquerque is getting a Michael Kors store. The fashion brand will open its first Duke City location this spring at ABQ Uptown, mall management said on Tuesday. The 1,993-square-foot store... Read more »
Albuquerque restaurateur Matt Nichols has sold Gold Street Caffe and will now devote his energy to reopening the long-closed Fajitaville. (Journal File)

Leaving Gold Street for Fajitaville

Fajitaville is ready for a comeback. Albuquerque restaurateur Matt Nichols has sold Gold Street Caffé to a new ownership group and said his immediate plans involve reviving the Fajitaville brand.... Read more »
Albuquerque's Paradise Bakery & Cafe locations will change to the Panera Bread name as a third store opens next week on the West Side.

Paradise becomes Panera Bread as bakery chain expands in N.M.

The Panera Bread name is about to start popping up all over the area. As I reported back in January, a new Panera Bread is opening on March 22 in... Read more »

Best vegan sushi found in Albuquerque, PETA says

Loving Vegan restaurant is getting some love from a major animal rights organization. PETA has put the West Side Albuquerque restaurant atop its list of the best vegan sushi spots... Read more »
The second location of Pet Vet Market carries several brands of pet food for dogs and cats. (Journal File)

Find Fido’s Food, Give Him a Bath at New Pet Vet Market

Alert your furry friends: Pet Vet Market has expanded. The locally-owned pet health food store opened a second location earlier this month. It is located at 3732 Eubank NE, near... Read more »
Children's apparel retailer Crazy 8 is among the new tenants joining Cottonwood Mall this spring. Francesca's and Shoe Palace are also coming and will take over the old Gap space.

Cottonwood Mall adding three shops this spring

Cottonwood Mall isn’t wasting any time filling the Gap. The storefront vacated last week by apparel chain Gap will be home to a pair of new stores by this spring,... Read more »
The city's first elevated Target will open its doors on Wednesday, March 6. (Roberto E. Rosales/Journal)

New Uptown Target opening its doors March 6

Albuquerque residents eager to shop the city’s first elevated Target store can do it a few days earlier than advertised. The new Target at Uptown will open its doors to... Read more »
Read about Donut Mart in Monday's Business Outlook. (Dean Hanson/Journal)

Doughnuts, doughnuts everywhere

Warning: Reading Monday’s Business Outlook on an empty stomach may induce serious doughnut cravings. My profile on Donut Mart and the family behind the fast-expanding Albuquerque chain will appear on... Read more »

Mykonos Cafe Adds Breakfast

It’s a new day at Mykonos Cafe & Taverna — or at least a new morning. The Greek/Mediterranean restaurant in Albuquerque’s Mountain Run Shopping Center is now doing breakfast. The... Read more »

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