A HECKUVA SALE taking place at Gander Outdoors in Marquette. Forty percent off of everything except for guns, ammunition, and generators. Big crowds But that exciting news may be masking the uncertainty surrounding the entire Gander Outdoors chain--69 stores in 22 states. The CEO of Camping World, which owns Gander ... Continue Reading
The Cloud Over Shopko
"NO COMMENT. I can't say anything." Those words, from a manager at Marquette's Shopko, unfortunately, say enough. The future of the department store and pharmacy, both here and across much of the country, is in doubt. At a court hearing earlier this week, an attorney for a pharmaceutical company said Shopko was going ... Continue Reading
St. Paddy’s Street Party, Delft Bistro Liquor License, Brewing Co-op Plans, Gander Mountain Troubles, Adamini Aftermath, SmartPrize Cash Boost
THE DOUBLE TROUBLE guys--the ones who saved the Ball Drop celebration on New Years Eve--have come up with something new: a big time, blow-out St. Patricks Day street party this year. Mark it on your calendar. Friday, March 17th. All afternoon, evening, and night. Yep, they'll be shutting down a good part of Washington ... Continue Reading