2024 Retail Trends: Fresh Concepts Winning the Space Race
In Missoula and across Western Montana, retail space has been scarce for years, with vacancy rates stubbornly low, hovering between 2% and 3%. This creates a competitive landscape for businesses seeking prime locations, giving landlords the ability to be more selective about who they lease to. The key trend we’re seeing? It’s not just about […]
Local Shops Make Holidays Shine
According to a recent informal poll conducted by the Sterling team, downtown small businesses are the preferred Christmas shopping destination among our friends in Montana. This preference isn’t surprising, as downtown areas, whether big or small, throughout the Big Sky state go all out to transform holiday shopping into a festive and enjoyable experience. […]