Whether you need a new couch or a new outfit, or if you want to thrift for treasure, Ames added some great locations in 2025.

The new year has gotten off to a disappointing start for many shoppers and diners in the Ames area. We have a roundup of 5 ...

After 70 years in business, Jax Outdoor Gear in Ames is closing The popular sporting goods announced the “end of an era” in a May 13 Facebook post, revealing the store will close by the end of August.

The claim that Ames plans to open 35 locations across the United States starting in June 2026 is based solely on an "announcement" posted on amesstores.com. That was once the retail chain's website, ...

Carolyn's Hallmark at North Grand Mall has a history that dates back to the origin of the mall itself. As it prepares to ...

(WHTM) — A popular department store that closed all of its locations back in August of 2002, recently announced that it will be officially returning in the years ahead. Ames Department store has ...

After 70 years in business, JAX Outdoor Gear in Ames closed in late August. The popular sporting goods store was located at ...

Since 2014, Overflow Thrift Store has given more than $1 million to good causes like YSS and Boys & Girls Clubs. When will ...

Speculation is growing after online posts suggested that the once-prominent department store chain Ames was making a comeback. The company seemed to announce that it will be opening more than two ...

The return of Ames department stores has not happened, though a website and social media accounts continue to promise the chain is making a comeback. Retailing fans and shoppers with long memories ...

Ames Department Stores announced plans to open dozens of locations of its stores again starting in June 2026 across the United States. Ames said on its website that it will be opening seven ...