Business bustles as Twenty Ninth Street opens

BOULDER – Two weeks into its inaugural season, Twenty Ninth Street seems to be fulfilling its mission: raise the level of retail activity in Boulder and restock the city?s flagging sales tax coffers.

Tenants are reporting sales ?above and beyond what was expected,? said Lori Giggey, marketing manager for the retail district. ?The stores are saying they have exceeded their goals, with some saying it?s their biggest grand opening ever.?

Among those that exceeded their sales expectations during the opening weekend are The Territory Ahead, Acorn, Ann Taylor Loft, Laudisio Ristorante, MAD Greens, California Pizza Kitchen, Apple Computer and lucy.

MAD Greens reported…