85 percent of FlatIron retailers opening doors

BROOMFIELD – At the “soft” opening of the FlatIron Crossing shopping center last week, it was clear a massive amount of work was left to be completed before the mall’s official grand opening.

Janet Beaudry, senior marketing director for Westcor, the mall’s developer, said about 170 of the more than 200 retailers, or 85 percent of the leased space, will be open for business on Aug. 11, the official first day.

Compared to other mall openings, FlatIron Crossing is ahead of the game, with the typical rate for retailers ready for grand openings at more like 70 percent, said Allison…