URM Foods Inc. CEO Ray Sprinkle plans to retire in the summer of 2025, the Spokane-based, member-owned grocery distributor has announced. 

Some downtown Spokane property owners say they are contending with higher costs to provide security services, leading to frustration in addition to the growing costs of regular operating expenses.

The Journal of Business hosted Rose Noble, CEO of Visit Spokane, for its most recent Elevating The Conversation podcast.

Spokane artist Ben Joyce is opening a permanent gallery downtown to showcase new and retro works. 

Revival Tea Co. has launched a crowdfunding campaign that enables "regular people" to purchase shares in the growing company, which is on a mission is to expand coast-to-coast with a 50-store franchise model. 

A membership-based big-box retailer appears to be planning a new store and gas station in Liberty Lake.

Kimco Realty Corp. has announced two new tenants at Franklin Park Commons shopping center, in Spokane.

Cigar House LLC, a new specialty smoke shop in North Spokane, opened last month at 7314 N. Division, next to Northwest Seed & Pet.

Rosie’s Restaurant is expected to open next week at 909 W. First, in downtown Spokane.