KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After being closed for over a year, federal regulators are trying to order a Starbucks location on the Country Club Plaza to reopen. On Wednesday night, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a complaint saying Starbucks unlawfully closed 23 union and non-union stores across the country in 2022. Kansas City … Read more
A Lenexa-based retail chain is taking over the former Sears Home & Life space in Overland Park — the lone Sears-branded store remaining in the KC area before it closed earlier this year. Westlake Ace Hardware plans a soft opening for its 12,000-square foot store at 6327 W. 119th St. during the second quarter. New KC … Read more
Another travel and loyalty website and blog spotlighted Kansas City International Airport’s transformation during its TPG Awards ceremony last month in New York. While not technically an award, KCI was recognized as one of six “spotlight moments” by The Points Guy, which focuses on airlines, cruises, hotels and credit cards. Why hasn’t Kansas City demolished … Read more
by: Andy Medici – The Business Journals Posted: Dec 12, 2023 / 03:59 PM CST Updated: Dec 12, 2023 / 03:59 PM CST The best day to get a deal on a home in this chaotic housing market is coming up, according to real estate data firm Attom Data Solutions. Attom analyzed 47 million single-family home … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One Jackson County lawmaker is worried the Kansas City Royals could leave not just Kansas City but the entire metro if voters don’t approve a sales tax extension. That was one possibility Abarca brought up in an interview with FOX4 before his town hall Tuesday evening at the Fowling Warehouse. Royals … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A building on Kansas City’s new Ferris wheel site has failed its final inspection, raising questions of when the KC Wheel will open. A report from the city shows Pennway Point’s KC Wheel failed its building final inspection, which happened last week. But developers clarified the inspection was for Wheel House, … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Current is partnering with one of Kansas City’s most notable brands at its new CPKC Stadium. The Current announced Tuesday that its newest hospitality partner for the stadium is Boulevard Brewing Co. The Kansas City favorite will serve co-branded Teal Rising Proud Pilsner and other beers and beverages. Kansas City … Read more
This year’s Enlit Europe, which took place between November 28 and November 30 in Paris, attracted almost 12,000 visitors,700 exhibitors from 100 countries and 500 speakers, — proving once again to be a reference point for the European (if not worldwide) utility sector. Sessions on the energy transition (energy efficiency, electrification and decarbonization), flexibility, and … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Entrepreneurs on Kansas City’s east side are getting a new helping hand to launch and grow their businesses. The Porter House KC Retail Incubator has been helping entrepreneurs for years, but now it’s turned a recently-renovated building into a place where business owners can learn, make mistakes and figure out what … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Taylor Swift was cheering on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday when fans started to notice her outfit. The red and black vintage sweatshirt caught the eye of Swifties everywhere, and it didn’t take them long to find out where it came from. Chiefs coach Reid reflects … Read more