OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — After 8 years in the metro, Prairie in Bloom’s west Omaha location is closing. Rising costs and shifting habits are to blame.
- “Our customers are fantastic, and it’s just there’s just not enough to support the current business structure,” owner Lukas Rix said.
- A new government report shows inflation nationwide is up 3.5% from last year, the fastest pace in nearly three years, making it even harder for small businesses to keep up.
- Prairie in Bloom has not yet announced a closing date but will remain open through the summer. The shop is located near 140th and West Center.
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Prairie in Bloom, a home goods and décor shop in west Omaha, is closing after five years in this location and eight years total in business. Owner Lukas Rix says rising costs and a shift in how consumers shop have made it impossible to keep the store going.
“Our customers are fantastic, and it’s just there’s just not enough to support the current business structure,” Rix said…