Retail

Dollar Fulfilment buys more land in Post Falls

Growing company plans new warehouse in Bighorn Industrial Park

February 11, 2021

Hayden-based e-commerce fulfillment company Dollar Fulfillment is continuing to make room to expand with the purchase of 5 acres of land in the Bighorn Industrial Park, in Post Falls.

New Atilano's Mexican Food restaurant to open in Spokane Valley

Restaurants & Retail

February 11, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Adrian Gonzalez is just weeks from launching another Atilano's Mexican Food restaurant, with this one being located at 901 N. Sullivan Road in a building formerly occupied by a Schlotzsky's deli restaurant.

Amazon opens Hub Locker+ location at Playfair Commerce Park

Space offers self-service, counter pickup options

February 11, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Amazon.com Inc. has taken space within the Playfair Commerce Park for a new Amazon Hub Locker+ center. Amazon Hub is the company's umbrella brand for its Lockers and Counters, the company's local pickup locations.

Spokane businesses' frustrations with COVID-19 restrictions increase

Groups, politicians become more vocal in concerns about 'Roadmap to Recovery'

February 11, 2021

Kevin Blocker

After nearly a year of varying restrictions on social gatherings and business operations to stem the spread of COVID-19, business owners-and a growing number of politicians-say they've had enough of what they believe are heavy-handed mandates.

Silver Lake Mall changes hands

Sporting goods company whose owner is involved in transaction opens shops

February 11, 2021

Natasha Nellis

The owner of a Coeur d'Alene-based sporting goods retail store has acquired Silver Lake Mall through an affiliated company, according to documents on file with the Kootenai County Assessor's office.

Wolffy's Hamburgers closes in University District

Restaurants & Retail

January 28, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Wolffy's Hamburger restaurant at 1229 N. Hamilton, near Gonzaga University, served its last hamburger on the night of Jan. 16. Largely a COVID-19 casualty, the restaurant closed due to the continued statewide restrictions imposed in the continued

LunchboxWax franchisees to expand into Spokane

Restaurants & Retail

January 28, 2021

Kevin Blocker

LunchboxWax salon franchisees Brandi and Mike Chapman plan to open a salon on Spokane's South Hill, its second overall, either in late May or early June. The couple opened their first bikini and facial wax salon last July in 1,500 square feet of space

North Side Old Navy to open in April

National retailer to hire at least 50 employees at new Spokane site

January 28, 2021

Natasha Nellis

Work is underway on a new Old Navy retail store at the Franklin Park Commons shopping center, on Spokane's North Side. In a prepared statement, a Gap Inc. spokesperson says the Franklin Park store, at 5628 N. Division, will open at the end of April.

Panda Express to rise at White Elephant's North Division site

North Division location to have drive-thru access

January 14, 2021

Kevin Blocker

A Panda Express restaurant is planned at the site of the former White Elephant retail store on North Division Street, according to a building permit application submitted to the city by a Midwest-based architecture company.

Mixed-use project eyed at old McKinley school building

Residential, restaurant, office space in works

January 14, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A $4 million overhaul is planned for the former McKinley School, located at 120 N. Magnolia, in Spokane's East Central neighborhood, according to predevelopment plans on file with the city of Spokane. The plans call for the four-story structure to be r