Future Proofing: Montana Retail Trends

What’s Next for Montana Retail Trends in the Wake of COVID-19? By Connor McMahon And how can Montana retailers future-proof? Experts have been preaching doom and gloom for brick and motor retail for years. The “Amazon effect,” increased density in urban environments and zoning changes have all been significant challenges to the retail industry. But […]

How Did Western Montana Hospitality Fare in 2021?

Hotel, motel, Holiday Inn…How did Western Montana Hospitality Rebound in 2021? Looking back on the stats for Montana hospitality, it may be tough to compare year-over-year data due to pandemic-related disruptions in 2020*. As the initial wave of the pandemic rolled out, social distancing and staycations replaced air travel and hotel stays. Many restaurants closed […]