Jersey Mike’s Subs Opens First Alaska Location in Wasilla
Nationwide sandwich chain Jersey Mike’s Subs opened its first Alaska location in Wasilla, and more are on the way throughout the summer.
Retail
Bill Defines e-Bikes as Bicycles
Clearing up regulatory confusion, the Alaska House and Senate passed legislation to treat electric-assisted bikes as, well, bikes.
New Storefront for Fishe Wear Outdoor Fashions
The “she” in Fishe Wear signifies outdoor fashions designed by and for women. To show off the Alaskan-owned brand to the tourist crowd, Fishe Wear is expanding to a new location in Downtown Anchorage.
Anchorage Assembly Approves 2-Year Marijuana Licensing
The Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance to extend the licensing period for local marijuana businesses to two years instead of requiring annual renewals.
Brown Jug Opens Newest Anchorage Location
Brown Jug opened a new store on Huffman Park Drive in Anchorage that features rare and exclusive wines and a curated selection of cigars.
Alaska Commercial Co. Takes Over Point Hope Native Store
Tikigaq village corporation is handing operations of the Point Hope Native Store to rural retail chain Alaska Commercial Company.
Northway Mall, Now ‘North Pointe,’ Seeking a Redeveloper
The Northway Mall near Anchorage’s Mountain View neighborhood is a nearly empty shadow of its former self, so the owner is seeking a redeveloper for the renamed North Pointe.
Alaskan-Invented Cooler Finds Distribution Through Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s reached a distribution deal with PacBak, maker of the P88-MK Cooler/ROAM 18-V Vacuum Sealer Combo invented by Brian McKinnon of Wasilla.
Alaska Rubber Group Rebrands as ARG Industrial
Stretching beyond its home territory, Alaska Rubber Group is rebranding with a less geographically specific name, ARG Industrial.
Bagoy’s Begins Its Second Century with New Owners
After more than forty years under one family’s ownership, a new couple has taken over an Anchorage institution, Bagoy’s Florist & Home.