Retail
Shopping is an activity that can be enjoyed in all climates. Due to the rural nature of the state, retail in Alaska relies almost as heavily on e-commerce as it does on brick-and-mortar malls and storefronts. Our coverage of the retail sector includes small businesses, new ventures, online offerings from local artisans and nationwide giants such as Amazon, as well as craft fairs and farmer’s markets. Look to Alaska Business for robust coverage of the retail sector, from retail jobs to the newest mall tenants.
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Secondhand Experience
Nearly a dozen secondhand and thrift stores are visible from one intersection in Anchorage’s Spenard neighborhood. Learn the difference between secondhand and thrift and how both shoppers and stores make money by keeping used merchandise in circulation.
Aleut Buys South Anchorage Retail Building
Aleut Real Estate acquired Huffman Commons, a retail building in South Anchorage, in effort to expand its commercial property portfolio.
Tommy’s Express Car Wash Takes Flight with US Air Force Vet as General Manager
The first Tommy’s Express Car Wash in Alaska opens with US Air Force veteran Steven Udall returning to Anchorage as General Manager.
Sold on Retail: Customer-facing brands of Alaska Native corporations
Although the richest opportunities for Alaska Native corporations have come from government contracting, construction, or other little-seen services, some familiar customer-facing brands are also under Native ownership.
City Bound: Mat-Su Chains Make Inroads in Anchorage and Fairbanks
Two Matanuska-Susitna Borough businesses are extending their reach into Anchorage: Three Bears Alaska in Eagle River and Little Millers in Midtown.
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