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The Optopolis Blog Spot page is about capturing recent events in regard to retail places in Laramie County, especially in Cheyenne, South Greeley, and Ranchettes in Wyoming.

This page shares openings, closings, remodels and renovations, and other retail-related topics and history.

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The Book Rack is for sale.

A rumor has been floating around that The Book Rack may close; while it isn't closing officially at the moment, whether it remains open beyond February will likely depend on whether someone buy…

Remodel of Arby's Yellowstone Rd continues

These old Arby's signs are slated to be updated with modern logos/signs. - Optopolis Last year, Arby's on Yellowstone Rd was in the process of starting to remodel the store , and now in May 2…

A car crashed at the new Senior Center

CHEYENNE - Late at night on July 19th, a car crashed into the fence and retaining wall in front of Laramie County Senior Center's new location on East Pershing Blvd. Recap of recent events I…

Bicycle Station is now closed

CHEYENNE - Bicycle Station, the cyclery shop on Dell Range Boulevard, has officially closed their doors. The future of the unique building is uncertain to Optopolis at this time. A look at their h…

Catz N Coffee Connections set to close

CHEYENNE - While the concept of a cat cafe is still gaining popularity in North America, Cheyenne's Catz N Coffee has made the difficult decision to close in the coming weeks mainly due to a lac…

WinCo Foods eyes expansion to Wyoming, Colorado

CHEYENNE / LOVELAND - WinCo Foods, a regional grocery and food store chain that has locations throughout the northwestern part of the United States, appears to be eyeing possible expansion to Cheyen…

[2026] DKG to hold their 42nd Annual Used Book Sale at JoAnn (and former Justice)

[2026] DKG to hold their 42nd Annual Used Book Sale at JoAnn (and former Justice)

Delta Kappa Gamma, Upsilon Chapter, plans to hold their 42nd Annual Used Book Sale on the first two FULL-weekends of March 2026, and it will be inside of the former JoAnn at Frontier Mall... as well…
The Book Rack is for sale.

The Book Rack is for sale.

A rumor has been floating around that The Book Rack may close; while it isn't closing officially at the moment, whether it remains open beyond February will likely depend on whether someone buy…
Himalayan Gifts opens at Frontier Mall, moves to old Claire's [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

Himalayan Gifts opens at Frontier Mall, moves to old Claire's [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

In late 2025, it was observed by Optopolis that a shop called Himalayan Gifts was setting up shop at the original FRIENDS Creative Studio space (also former Samuel's Jewelers). In early January,…
All Wild and Western (aka AllwayzMags) moves to Pine Bluffs, under new ownership [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

All Wild and Western (aka AllwayzMags) moves to Pine Bluffs, under new ownership [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

In the final months of 2025, Optopolis observed a sign at Cheyenne's All Wild and Western saying that everything was 50% off in the store. After previously changing owners, the business has move…
The Hideout Barbershops set to open their first location! [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

The Hideout Barbershops set to open their first location! [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

At the start of January 2026, Optopolis observed new fixtures inside of the former Railyard Coffee Haus and Eatery cafe in Pershing Plaza. Snowy Elk Coffee had plans to open at this location, but th…
Kacee Lillie Boutique closes the mall store, shifts to online-only [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

Kacee Lillie Boutique closes the mall store, shifts to online-only [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

Earlier this month, Optopolis discovered that a local shop called Kacee Lillie Boutique shuttered their mall store. According to Kacee, the store was set to close on December 24th, 2025. Any would-b…
Nails Unique closes mall salon [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

Nails Unique closes mall salon [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

On Jan. 2nd, Optopolis found that Nails Unique shuttered their Frontier Mall salon. It's not clear to Optopolis what caused the closure. This clipping is from Optopolis' print newsletter, C…
Take 5 opens another Cheyenne shop [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

Take 5 opens another Cheyenne shop [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

Take 5 Oil Change opened their 2nd Cheyenne-area store, located along S. Greeley Hwy, south of the former Outlaw Saloon. Take 5 broke ground as soon as Nov. 2024. By January 2026, Take 5's new s…
Catz N Coffee Connections set to close

Catz N Coffee Connections set to close

CHEYENNE - While the concept of a cat cafe is still gaining popularity in North America, Cheyenne's Catz N Coffee has made the difficult decision to close in the coming weeks mainly due to a lac…
Godfather's Pizza Cheyenne to close at the end of Jan 2026 [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

Godfather's Pizza Cheyenne to close at the end of Jan 2026 [Cheyenne's Retail Minute]

Godfather's Pizza, a chain with a locally-owned location, is set to close on January 31st, 2026. Bob Vreeland, the Cheyenne store's owner since 2016, passed away on October 8th, 2025 as conf…
Pizza Hut S. Greeley to close in coming weeks

Pizza Hut S. Greeley to close in coming weeks

Pizza Hut on South Greeley Highway is anticipated to close sometime after the 2026 Super Bowl in part due to their lease expiring at the end of March. A glance at the history This Pizza Hut used…
Bicycle Station is now closed

Bicycle Station is now closed

CHEYENNE - Bicycle Station, the cyclery shop on Dell Range Boulevard, has officially closed their doors. The future of the unique building is uncertain to Optopolis at this time. A look at their h…
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