Top retail news: Sourdough split; Costco must stay; River Park dispute over A/C
The Fresno Bee has been tracking a busy stretch for local retail and restaurants across Fresno and Clovis.
Top retail stories include a wave of restaurant openings and closures, a franchise rebrand tied to a lawsuit, a longtime jeweler’s expansion at Fig Garden Village and a small-business owner’s public dispute with his River Park landlord.
Here’s a look at Fresno Bee’s top retail news
‘Need to keep’ Costco in Fresno, officials say as disputed store nears approval — The plan for the construction of a massive Costco center in northwest Fresno is headed for another approval. Costco began looking for a new location in 2018, and city officials have indicated that the company could take its plans — a $98 million investment — elsewhere if they don’t move the project forward soon. That would mean a major economic loss for Fresno, said northwest City Councilmember Mike Karbassi. Click here for full story.
Restaurant scene is hopping in Fresno: Openings, closures + what’s coming soon — New spots including EggBred, Tacos El Franc, Bulle and Tengu Ramen & Sushi are opening in Fresno and Clovis, while Araz Bakery, Doll’s Kitchen, two KFC locations and Incinerati Brewing Co. have closed. Yosemite Falls Cafe and Tacos El Cabezon have reopened after disruptions. Click here for full story
What’s happening at West Coast Sourdough? Restaurants rebrand in Fresno, Clovis — Franchise owner Raj Singh began rebranding several West Coast Sourdough locations as Cali Rays Sourdough Deli in March, citing rising food costs and lack of company engagement. Founder Kay Uppal filed suit in late February against business partners, alleging breach of fiduciary duties and quality-control failures. Click here for full story.
Pet store owner at Fresno’s River Park says landlord ‘bullying’ him into pricey AC fix — Neal Stuckey, owner of Tails pet boutique, says his AC unit has been faulty since the store opened in November 2022 and a replacement would cost more than $10,000. Lance Kashian & Company points to lease language making the tenant responsible for HVAC repairs and has declined to provide documentation the unit worked when installed. Click here for full story.
Longtime Fig Garden business is making big changes, including a temporary move — Orloff Jewelers is expanding by 2,000 square feet into the former La Rouge space at Fig Garden Village, adding a watch boutique and a coffee bar. The store will temporarily relocate to the former Wells Fargo building from mid-May through November during remodeling. Click here for full story.
Original stories by Erik Galicia, Bethany Clough and Joshua Tehee
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