Hundreds waited in the cold as Costco opened its second St. George warehouse on March 13, drawing long lines and adding gas, pharmacy and other services.

Nevada regulators recommended that Park MGM be allowed to run a streamer-ready gaming salon, moving the proposal closer to a Nevada Gaming Commission vote on March 26, 2026.

An NRF report placed Las Vegas sixth among U.S. cities for organized retail crime, prompting local lawmakers and retailers to push for tougher enforcement and new legal tools.

Van Cleef & Arpels has shifted into a nearly 4,000‑sq‑ft Parisian‑style boutique at The Shops at Crystals, adding private salons and a Murano chandelier to the Strip’s luxury lineup.

Caesars brings its first Summerlin retail sportsbook to The Resort at Summerlin with a March 3 ribbon-cutting, Golden Knights watch party and upgraded tech.

Supreme aired its Spring/Summer 2026 promo across the Las Vegas Sphere, a dramatic playback that has fans and resellers buzzing about a possible Las Vegas store. The brand has not confirmed any retail plans.

Newmont says it found mismanagement at Nevada Gold Mines and has sent Barrick a notice of default. The step could complicate Barrick’s plans to spin off North American assets.

Truckee Gaming has overhauled the former Poker Palace and plans to reopen it in mid‑April as Club Fortune Casino North, with poker returning and a scaled‑back staff.

Patrick Dumont will become Las Vegas Sands’ chairman and CEO on March 1 while remaining the Mavericks’ governor. The move ties Sands’ corporate leadership more closely to Dallas ownership interests.

Nevada recorded 6,891 new business filings in January 2026 — a 13% year‑over‑year gain that put the state among the national leaders. Officials say momentum looks promising but local results vary.

Nevada’s Super Bowl handle fell nearly 12% to $133.8M, the smallest in a decade as sportsbooks’ profits cooled amid a quieter Vegas weekend and rising prediction‑market activity.

State figures show Nevada’s legal cannabis sales fell about 8.6% in FY25, trimming transfers to the State Education Fund amid a sizable illicit market. Regulators and industry leaders say enforcement and outreach are needed.

Cliff Atkinson will take over as CEO of the Fremont Street Experience on Feb. 17, bringing decades of Vegas hospitality experience to downtown's canopy.