While traditional retail appears to be on a decline in some markets, Oklahoma is seeing various new retailers throughout the metro. About a dozen new-to-market stores have opened recently, and more are coming soon. Tammy Fate, senior manager of retail development and recruitment for Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, said the metro’s growing population, which is […]
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Cover: Northeast renewal
Project map key 1. A tentative concept for 134 acres at NE 50th Street and N. Lincoln Boulevard envisions a hotel, residences, office, retail, parks and trail. Officials are currently seeking developers to contract projects throughout the property. 2. National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is currently building Liichokoshkomo’ – a multimillion dollar educational expansion. […]
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OKG Shop: Buy-in
Justin and Jenna Brooks bought in early on the idea that downtown Bethany is set to explode into the next bustling district within the Oklahoma City metro. Their shop, You and I Apparel + Gifts, has entered its second year of business nestled into a strip with good walkability and plenty of parking flanked by […]
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OKG Shop: Local Summit
This year, Native Summit Adventure Outfitters of Edmond rounds the 10-year checkpoint of its trek through the retail wilderness. Since 2008, Native Summit has committed itself to filling Oklahomans’ outdoor supply needs regardless of intensity. Formerly Edmond Summit Company, the shop opted to change its name and logo in 2016 to dismiss the misconception it […]
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Cover: With two Plaza District shops closing and rents rising, it’s a good time to ask about the future
With two Plaza District shops closing and rents rising, it’s a good time to ask about the future.
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Shopping small is trending in Oklahoma City as the holidays near
In the age of e-commerce and low prices at big-box stores, is OKC supporting local retailers?
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OKC leverages federal dollars to expand affordable housing options
The new federal budget plan puts those funds — and the revitalization they bring to the metro — in jeopardy.
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OKG Shop: Personal growth
The OKC metro is full of nurseries and garden stores with supplies to help you get your outdoor space back into prime condition.
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City Santas
“I do believe if there wasn’t a Christmas, we’d have to invent one,” he said.
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OKG Shop: Holiday, spirit
Unless you are Robert Parker, buying a bottle of wine can be a real guessing game.