Jeff Glik News Today

RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Uptown Rapid Mall has a new reason for shoppers to be excited. The mall, formerly Rushmore Mall, has seen a new store open that has

Glik's, a 126-year-old family-owned retail company, plans to bring their unique fashion to Dickinson, filling market void and updating the store with new arrivals almost daily.

Glik's is the 14th oldest retailer in the U.S. and the family-owned clothing chain, which includes a Willmar location, is now under the leadership of the fourth and fifth generations of the Glik family.

Gliks has nine locations in Minnesota in addition to others in 10 more Midwest states.

We are hearing reports of surging sales in March thanks in part to stimulus checks and the sense of optimism in the air. There are also several indications that apparel and footwear sales have turned on, especially in categories that have been dormant during the pandemic such as dresses and dressier shoes such as sandals and wedges. Here are a few indications that apparel beyond activewear and sweats may be making a comeback and that the stimulus is having an impact: Ron Jon Surf Shop had the ...

sschulwitz@thealpenanews.com News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Glik’s employees Rachel Suszek, left, and Taylor Baker handle some spring jackets on a display while at work Thursday. ALPENA–Glik’s has been a staple store at the Alpena Mall for two decades, but a move to downtown is imminent. The store’s new home at the Harborside Center-Shopping Mall is under renovation. While that is ongoing, the mall store will remain open until it is time for the transition to the new location. Glik’s ...