Pearl Street adds new shops and retailers
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Falcha, a Nepalese gift store, is one of the new openings on Pearl Street. Photo: Mitchell Byars/Axios Boulder
It's been a busy year for downtown Boulder, where new businesses ranging from global brands to independent art shops are filling storefronts along and around Pearl Street.
The big picture: As Boulder gears up to host the Sundance Film Festival and celebrate Pearl Street Mall's 50th anniversary in 2027, city leaders and businesses are pushing to revive downtown.
Driving the news: We've covered the new restaurants and cafes in the downtown area, but here is a non-edible new business roundup for Pearl Street:
🚲 Bike manufacturer Giant Group USA inked a lease for a 44,000-square-foot building at 3825 Walnut St., according to BizWest.
👕 2nd Street, a Japanese secondhand store that first launched U.S. locations in 2018, opened at 1543 Pearl St. in March.
🇳🇵Falcha, a Nepalese gift shop at 1320 Pearl St., offers "cozy layers, accessories, home goods and small treasures for locals and visitors alike," per the Downtown Boulder Partnership.
🫒 Arkansas-based Evilo Oils and Vinegar opened in March at 1420 Pearl St., offering more than 80 varieties, plus a selection of olives, pickles and condiments.
💡 Visual Comfort and Co., a Houston-based light fixture seller, opened a new 4,300-square-foot showroom at 1795 Pearl St. last December.
🖼️ Sweetbird Studios, an independent jewelry and art company founded by Boulder County artist Nancy Anderson, opened a storefront at 1711 Pearl St. in April.