Amen Wardy chased out of downtown Aspen with jump in lease rate, a trend of late

Amen Wardy chased out of downtown Aspen with jump in lease rate, a trend of late

Another closure, another blow to local retail legacy in downtown Aspen. Amen Wardy, at 625 E. Main St., must close by August. There is an immediate sale of up to 50% off numerous items in the sprawling boutique. “We’ve been trying to negotiate our lease since December, when this retail space was sold to Ian de Waal,” said Soffia Wardy, Amen Wardy’s daughter.  Amen Wardy employee Shirin Houchin, right, helps customer Ann Miller with the store’s…