Retail

Fargo City Commission Approves Downtown Master Plan

Fargo's Downtown Infocus blueprint has been designed to provide recommendations for the next 100 years

FARGO, ND — The Fargo City Commission has approved the downtown master plan, which means change is in store. “Downtown is great already and so this is really just about taking it to that next level,” said Nicole Crutchfield, a planning administrator with the City of Fargo. Fargo’s Downtown Infocus blueprint has been designed to provide recommendations for the next…

Governor Burgum Honors SunButter Headquarters in Fargo

They say they're selling millions of jars across the continent, doubling their sales from the past two years

FARGO, ND — Governor Burgum made a stop at SunButter’s headquarters to celebrate their commitment to manufacturing in Fargo. Officials with the company which makes seed-to-jar sunflower butter say they’re fast growing and employ more than 20 people in the area. They say they’re selling millions of jars across the continent, doubling their sales from the past two years. SunButter…

West Acres Announces New Store to Fill Vacancy

"Dry Goods" will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres

  FARGO, ND — “Dry Goods” is coming to West Acres Mall. The Iowa-based, women’s fashion retail chain, will open its first North Dakota location next spring. Dry Goods will take over the spot formerly occupied by Aeropostale in West Acres. It’ll be one of several new stores coming to the mall in the next few months after several stores…

New NDSU Student and Retail Complex Breaks Ground

Just a few months ago, PROffutt Limited Partnership was selected to develop a new student housing and retail complex on the 1600 block just off University Drive

FARGO, ND — The NDSU campus has been evolving over the last few years. New shops have opened and neighborhoods are transforming. A new student housing and retail complex will soon be thrown into that mix. Just a few months ago, PROffutt Limited Partnership was selected to develop a new student housing and retail complex on the 1600 block just…

New Store Aimed at Teens Coming to the West Acres Mall

They say Zumiez is a teen-centered retailer with a focus on serving the skater in all of us

  FARGO, ND — Zumiez is coming to West Acres Mall. Mall staff made the announcement in a blog post online. They say Zumiez is a teen-centered retailer with a focus on serving the skater in all of us. The company provides cutting edge clothing, footwear and accessories for skate and snow and active lifestyles. The store will open in…

Lost in Fargo is Making Moves Outside of Downtown

Lost in Fargo is closing its retail shop downtown and will continue to do pop up shops instead

FARGO, ND — ‘Lost in Fargo’ is saying goodbye to one location and hello to some brand new ones. Lost in Fargo is a clothing brand that started in 2015, focused on exploring Fargo and seeing the hidden side of things. After opening a retail shop in downtown Fargo six months ago, the clothing store is celebrating its last day….

Downtown Fargo Set to Open Parking Ramp

The parking ramp will remain open to cars as construction on the apartment complex and retail space continues around the ramp through next spring

FARGO, ND — The search for a parking space in downtown Fargo may be easier starting this Thursday. A 455 stall ramp is expected to open up at the corner of Roberts Street and 2nd Avenue North as part of the Roberts Commons Complex. The parking ramp will remain open to cars as construction on the apartment complex and retail…

Moorhead’s EasTen Shopping Center to Lose Payless Shoesource

The Payless at West Acres Mall will remain open

  MOORHEAD, Minn. — We first told you last night that Payless Shoesource has filed for bankruptcy and will shut down 400 stores. We can now confirm that the Moorhead store in the EasTen Shopping Center is on the closure list. A Payless on South University Drive in Fargo closed in February. The Payless at West Acres Mall will remain…

Shoppers Are Saying Their Final Goodbyes To Sears

Today was the last day of business for Sears in the West Acres Mall

Today was the last day of business for Sears at West Acres Mall in Fargo. 2017 has already been a rough year for merchants and shoppers at West Acres Mall. First The Limited closed and then it was Wet Seal along with a long list of other stores that will close. Now we’re parting ways with our beloved Sears after…

Sunday Blue Law One Step Closer to Being a Thing of the Past

One day after voting down a bill to kill North Dakota's Blue Laws, the House reconsidered and passed the bill

The Sunday morning Blue Laws are one step closer to being a thing of the past in North Dakota. The bill will move to the senate where there is strong support on both sides of the isle. Some local city officials believe the Blue Laws hurt the competitive edge of some Fargo businesses. “Those sales and those sales tax dollars…