Natural grocers, entertainment to spur retail

BOULDER — Movie theaters and other entertainment choices located near retail stores and new natural-food-focused grocery stores are two trends expected to drive the local retail industry in 2013.

For example, natural grocers Sprouts Farmers Market and Lucky’s Market will open stores in Longmont in 2013. Sprouts is based in Phoenix; Lucky’s is based in Boulder.

Alfalfa’s Market in Boulder is getting economic incentives from Louisville’s elected officials to open a store there. Monrovia, California-based Trader Joe’s plans to open a new store in Boulder in the coming year.

Continuing the trend, Twin Peaks Mall owner NewMark Merrill Mountain States is looking for…