A new boss is coming to town — upscale fashion brand Hugo Boss. BOSS, a Hugo Boss brand outlet, will open in the Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kan. The new store — the area’s only Hugo Boss outlet — is set to open around Dec. 4, according to a release. Travis Kelce traveling to Argentina … Read more
IDC has just released its annual top 10 predictions for utilities worldwide. The predictions enable the IDC Energy Insights team to reflect on the current year and on what the future holds for the industry. This year, it’s fair to say, there was a lot to think about. Following a very difficult 2022, characterized by … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Steamboat Arabia Museum’s future is up in the air with its lease expiring in 2026. Now the city is looking for ways to repurpose the space. The owners of the museum have been looking for a potential new location for several years, and so city leaders said they’re being proactive … Read more
A Shawnee-based wine and cocktail bar that opened over the summer is garnering national attention. Wild Child is one of only five establishments that made the cut for Punch’s Best New Bars of 2023 list, which features bars that are bridging the gap between nonalcoholic and full-proof options, “between futuristic minimalism and ultramaximalism and, perhaps most … Read more
A Topeka developer is planning a major retail hub in southwest Johnson County. Topeka-based Brown Stone 3 Development is working with J2J Investments to create a 104-acre commercial development in Gardner. The development, called New Trails Crossing, will be located along Interstate 35, off the 175th Street/U.S. Highway 56 exit ramp. Rally House announces expansion plans … Read more
GRANDVIEW, Mo. — It all started with a burger and a dream. The city of Grandview has been hoping to get a Whataburger for three years, and the city’s dream is finally coming true. Mahomes-owned Whataburger opening this fall in Olathe, with more ahead “Let’s just say, we manifested it,” the city said on social … Read more
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A former Kmart site in Independence is being transformed into a luxury travel center that embraces the nostalgia of family road trips and the unique finds along the way. How many travel centers do you know of that feature a barbecue carving station or a popcorn station where employees serve freshly made … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City brand Charlie Hustle is ready for college basketball season, and this year, that includes signing new deals with local athletes. Charlie Hustle has recently signed eight name, image and likeness (NIL) deals with Kansas and Kansas State athletes for new apparel. Sporting Kansas City signs 5 college athletes to … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When traveling by plane, the first thing to decide is how to get to the airport. If a friend or family member isn’t available to drop off, it can be costly. However, a recent study by Upgraded Points has found Kansas City International Airport (MCI) has the cheapest airport parking out … Read more
Generative AI (GenAI) attracted significant interest in 2023 and has already begun to impact horizontal and industry applications and use cases. According to our predictions for 2024, it’s anticipated that in 2026, half of G2000 companies will have integrated operational systems with GenAI to better ingest data, identify issues, and provide real-time context to operators, … Read more