Retail


AMC Theatres Launches New Film Company in Leawood, Kansas

Posted September 1, 2026 AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. announced the launch of Leawood Films, a film distribution company aimed at bringing more films to the big screen. Leawood Films will be headquartered both in Los Angeles and at AMC Theatres'… more

Balls Food Stores Buys New Corporate Headquarters in Mission, Kansas

Posted August 17, 2026 Balls Food Stores has purchased a new office building in Mission, Kansas, that will serve as the company’s next headquarters. Block & Company, Inc., Realtors, announced the sale of 5830 Woodson to Balls Food Stores, according… more

Kansas City Hickory Provisions to Open New BBQ Facility in Harrisonville

Posted July 29, 2026 Kansas City Hickory Provisions, a barbecue meat distributor owned by the Fiorella-Dorman family, announced its plans to create a new distribution facility in Harrisonville, Missouri. Kansas City Hickory Provisions (KCHP) will occupy a former Walmart building… more

Ace Retail Group Makes Company Veteran Robert Massengill New President

Posted June 12, 2026 Ace Retail Group has named longtime veteran of the company, Robert Massengill, as its new president. Massengill has been with Ace for over 20 years. As president, Massengill will lead enterprise-wide strategy, operations, and growth across… more

Olathe OKs Rezoning to Bring Dillons Grocery Store in 2027

Posted March 24, 2026 The Olathe City Council has approved a rezoning request for the site of a new Dillons grocery store. Council members voted 7-0 in favor of rezoning the Business Park District to Community Center District, located southwest… more

New Costco Will Anchor 90-Acre Mixed-Use Development in West Lawrence

Posted February 25, 2026 A new Costco Wholesale is coming to Lawrence later this year, as part of The Mercato development, near the northeast corner of 6th Street and Highway 10. The new location is expected to open in Fall… more

Westlake Ace Hardware to Open First Store in Oregon

Posted December 4, 2025 Overland Park-based Westlake Ace Hardware announced it has opened its first store location in Dallas, Oregon.  Westlake Ace Hardware purchased a 22,000 square foot store and will remodel more than 18,000 square feet of the building… more

Westlake Ace Hardware Acquires Two More Kansas Stores

Posted August 26, 2025 Westlake Ace Hardware has announced it plans to acquire two new locations in Kansas. Westlake has agreed to acquire Olson’s Ace Hardware and its two Kansas locations at 1318 West 8th St. in Coffeyville and 200… more

Chicken N Pickle Brand to Focus on Acquisitions, City Partnerships

Posted June 2, 2025 Chicken N Pickle will shift its focus toward acquiring complementary entertainment and hospitality concepts as part of a new strategy to seek growth in new markets. With 13 locations operating across the country, the restaurant and… more

Mahomes Co-Owned KMO Burger Acquires 16 Whataburger Restaurants

Posted May 15, 2025 Fast food franchise Whataburger and KMO Burger, LLC, have announced a joint venture, allowing the latter to own and operate all restaurant locations in the Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri markets. The new partnership will see… more