Tag: Charlie Hustle

New owner: Charlie Hustle’s iconic heart will remain as brand exports KC vibe to new cities

By Tommy Felts / February 13, 2026

As Charlie Hustle’s new owners work to scale the Kansas City-built apparel company, the brand won’t lose its heart, they said, pledging instead to pattern expansion efforts after the vintage-feel and hometown-first ethos that made Charlie Hustle a go-to source for KC pride. A critical piece of the plan: Hit new markets, city by city…

From the pitch to the Plaza: KC Current flipping the switch on new retail shop in iconic shopping district

By Tommy Felts / November 25, 2025

Add team gear to the holiday shopping list this weekend. The Kansas City Current is kicking off a new permanent retail shop on the Country Club Plaza — just in time for the 2025 Plaza Lighting Ceremony. The Current Shop is set to open Wednesday, Nov. 26, in the former Starbucks building at 302 Nichols…

Three-peat threads: 30+ Super Bowl-bound Chiefs fan fits (haters will say the refs wrote this)

By Tommy Felts / January 27, 2025

With the Chiefs ready to stand on business in the Big Easy, Kansas City fans — at home or at the big game — will need to dress for the win they want. Here’s how small business owners from across the region stand ready to help them suit up ahead of the Chiefs-Eagles Super Bowl…

The brands are promotin’ some ball: KC businesses look to capitalize on Royals’ playoff return

By Tommy Felts / October 2, 2024

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Missouri Business Alert, a member of the Kansas City Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, Kansas City PBS/Flatland, and The Kansas City Beacon. Click here to read the original story. The Kansas City Royals are back in the Major League Baseball postseason for…

Charlie Hustle popup coming to Power & Light in time for Big 12 (and 300,000 visitors)

By Tommy Felts / February 29, 2024

A highly visible storefront along the KC Streetcar line is expected to give homegrown apparel brand Charlie Hustle a prime spot to showcase KC Heart for hundreds of thousands of potential shoppers during the coming Big 12 basketball tournament. The game day merch shop and experiential retail concept is expected to open Thursday, March 7…

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