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Retail Roundup

A business blog by Jessica Dyer

Flying Star Launches Catering Division

By | Thu, Jan 10, 2013
Flying Star is stepping up its catering game. The locally owned café chain on Thursday announced its new catering division, an upgrade that includes an expanded catering menu and online... Read more »
The old Macy's site at Coronado Center is being prepped for a pair of new tenants, Dick's Sporting Goods and Gordmans. (Dean Hanson/Journal)

Dick’s, Gordmans Coming to Coronado Mall

By | Wed, Jan 9, 2013
The long-vacant department store space at Coronado Center is getting new life. Dick’s Sporting Goods and Gordmans, an apparel and home decor chain, are moving into the old Macy’s spot,... Read more »
Chez Bob could have its Nob Hill location running by late February. In anticipation of the second restaurant, the restaurant's Heights bistro (pictured) has dropped lunch service and is now dinner only. (Journal File)

Chez Bob’s Nob Hill Location Delayed

By | Mon, Jan 7, 2013
Chez Bob is still planning a Nob Hill presence, but progress on the bistro’s second Albuquerque location has been slow-going. Owner Bob Maw said on Monday that he hopes to... Read more »
Satellite Coffee is remodeling and changing its menu as part of an overhaul intended to give Flying Star's sister company its own, distinct identity. (Journal File)

Satellite Coffee Changing Look and Menu

By | Fri, Jan 4, 2013
Change is brewing at Satellite Coffee. The locally owned, eight-location coffeehouse chain will get a fresh design and new menu as Satellite — originally an offshoot of Flying Star  —... Read more »
Although its latest "Girl of the Year" doll, Saige (pictured), is from Albuquerque, the American Girl company isn't currently planning to open one of its stores in New Mexico. (Photo courtesy of American Girl)

Don’t Go Looking for American Girl in Albuquerque

By | Wed, Jan 2, 2013
Saige may be from Albuquerque, but shoppers won’t find her anywhere around the Duke City. The new “Girl of the Year” doll from the American Girl company, Saige Copeland is... Read more »
Northern New Mexico customers won't have to come to the Talin Market World Food Fare store in Albuquerque (pictured) now that the local international foods grocery store is planning to open a Santa Fe store in February. (Journal File)

Talin Market Expanding Into Santa Fe

By | Fri, Dec 28, 2012
Santa Fe is getting its own Talin Market World Food Fare. Owners of the Albuquerque-based grocery store known for its international food selection and fresh seafood have announced that they... Read more »
Coronado Crossing restaurant has closed and there are currently plans to redevelop the site west of the Montgomery/San Mateo intersection.

Goodbye, Coronado Crossing; Hello, Fast Food?

By | Mon, Dec 24, 2012
Coronado Crossing restaurant is no more, and its former home at 4800 Montgomery NE might not be around much longer either. Mark Tekin — who co-owns the 7,000-square foot restaurant... Read more »
El Norteño opened a second location in late November. The new restaurant is located at 4410 Wyoming NE in the same shopping center as Party City and Michael's.

El Norteño Adds New Location

By | Thu, Dec 20, 2012
El Norteño is now dishing out fish tacos and chicken mole at two Albuquerque locations. Owner Monica Manoochehri recently opened a second location of her Mexican grill at 4410 Wyoming... Read more »
Owners of Milton's Restaurant sold the business earlier this month. It is currently closed but is expected to reopen under a new owner and with a new name.

Milton’s Restaurant is Closed … For Now

By | Sat, Dec 15, 2012
Milton’s Restaurant closed its doors earlier this month, but the long-time Albuquerque diner may not be gone for good. Co-owner Issa Shokoohi confirmed that he sold the business to the... Read more »
GravityPark is scheduled to open Saturday, Dec. 15 in Albuquerque. (Photo Courtesy of GravityPark)

Two Trampoline Parks Make Duke City Debut

By | Fri, Dec 14, 2012
Let the bouncing begin. A pair of trampoline parks are set to open just days apart this week in Albuquerque. Gravity Park, located at 5300 Eagle Rock NE, Suite B... Read more »
The Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Paseo del Norte should open by early next year.

Freddy’s Planning to Open in Early 2013

By | Mon, Dec 10, 2012
The custard is coming. The first Albuquerque location of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is scheduled to open by late January or early February at 6240 Paseo del Norte NE.... Read more »

Burger Rush Doubles, Plans Additional Locations

By | Fri, Nov 30, 2012
Burger Rush owners have opened a second location of their beefy eatery in the former Jersey Jack’s location at 4320 The 25 Way. Tony Dajani, who owns the Albuquerque restaurants... Read more »
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