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Cuyler Dunn/Lawrence Times
Business November 4, 2026 - 4:13 pm

Downtown Lawrence microgrocery store Jody’s Market set to close

by Cuyler Dunn

Jody’s Market, the downtown Lawrence microgrocery store, will close Friday. 

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business October 29, 2026 - 7:20 pm

New Lawrence birth, family center opening to the public

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Parents have already taken home four healthy babies delivered at a new Lawrence birth center, Certified Nurse-Midwife Jodie Mayfield said. The center will host a family opening event for the community to stop by and take a peek.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Business October 24, 2026 - 2:44 pm

Pet World to close its 23rd and Louisiana location; new warehouse to remain open

by Lawrence Times

Pet World’s owners are planning to close the store at 23rd and Louisiana streets in Lawrence on Thanksgiving Day, and it will not reopen, they’ve announced.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Business October 22, 2026 - 4:14 pm

How construction impacts can underpin racial inequities for Lawrence business owners

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

When construction starts, businesses owned by Black and Brown people in Lawrence can face a tougher climb toward recovery. One city commissioner says we must “do the work” to keep building opportunities for local establishments.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business October 1, 2026 - 4:16 pm

Lawrence is getting an after-hours urgent care vet, dog cafe and bar

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Longtime pet lovers are bringing an after-hours urgent care clinic for cats and dogs, plus a dog bar and cafe with adoptable pups, to Lawrence.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Business September 29, 2026 - 5:50 pm

Spirit Halloween, Italian restaurant and downtown home decor store all open in Lawrence

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Spirit Halloween and a home decor store have set up shop in Lawrence for the season, and a new Italian restaurant has opened.

Wulfe Wulfemeyer/Lawrence Times
Business September 17, 2026 - 12:14 pm

Recess in downtown Lawrence is a fun emporium aiming to fight the loneliness epidemic

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Recess, a fun emporium in downtown Lawrence, is working to stamp out the loneliness epidemic with axe throwing, mini-golf, a forthcoming retro arcade, and an ice cream parlor with a booze-infused flavor for those 21 and older.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Business August 27, 2026 - 3:41 pm

Pet World to open second location in Lawrence

by Jacob Rice

Pet World, Lawrence’s longstanding local pet store for cats, dogs and exotic animals, is preparing to open a second store that will focus on cold-blooded creatures.

Jacob Rice / Lawrence Times
Business August 5, 2026 - 5:54 pm

New venue to open in the Castle, popular deli to return and more Mass Street business updates

by Courtney Lane and Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Mass Street business landscape is shifting as a mansion becomes an event venue, a beloved deli announces its return, a pizza shop suddenly closes and more.

Courtney Lane / Lawrence Times
Business July 2, 2026 - 6:20 pm

Vietnamese cafe, donut shop open in Lawrence; chicken chain to add second location

by Courtney Lane

A new Vietnamese cafe and a donut shop have opened in Lawrence, and a chicken chain plans to open a second location in town.

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