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Retail

Kevin Blocker

Pure Wax Bar opens in Spokane Valley

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September 24, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Nellie Allen, owner and operator of Pure Wax Bar, has opened a full-service body waxing boutique at 325 S. Sullivan, in Spokane Valley. Allen, and business associate Megan Baker, have a deceptively spacious and cool boutique equipped with six private
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Q&A with Ron McIntire, of Super 1 Foods

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September 24, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Ron McIntire was 33 years old when he started his first grocery store, Ron's Thrift Store, in Hayden. He and his wife, Joanne, had just moved to the small North Idaho town, which had a population of less than 800 at the time.
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Kevin Blocker

Hot tub time delay: Reduced production prolongs delivery

Consumers look to buy while staying home more often
September 24, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Many trying to buy hot tubs right now aren't feeling so bubbly due to a lack of production and increased delays in build time on the part of manufacturers. Hot tub retailers say continued restrictions on the public's ability to congregate and travel
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2020 Rising Stars: Kalispel Casino's Alia Russell

Education fuels casino manager's zeal for growth
September 10, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Alia Russell says she was led to her current position of casino operations manager at the Kalispel Casino, in Cusick, Washington, by her desire to be involved at the beginning of something new.
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Cozza Optical to close its doors

Restaurants & Retail
September 10, 2020
Kevin Blocker
•After 24 years in business, Sam and Barbara Cozza, say they're closing the doors to Cozza Optical following a liquidation of inventory and equipment. Founded in 1996, Cozza Optical has won the Washington Family Business of the Year and was a
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Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ opens on South Hill

Restaurants & Retail
September 10, 2020
Kevin Blocker
•Restaurateur Matt Goodwin and a staff of about 10 employees will open Hang 10 Hawaiian BBQ, at 909 S. Grand this week in space that adjoins The Press cocktail lounge, which he also owns.
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Kevin Blocker

Roundhill Barbershop opens in downtown Spokane

Restaurants & Retail
September 10, 2020
Kevin Blocker
A few years ago, at the ripe-old age of 21, Madalyne Roundhill realized she may be an old soul trapped in Generation Z body. At least when it comes to the barbershop and salon experience.
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Longtime colleagues form Navigator Consulting

New company plans to cater to independent, small-chain businesses
September 10, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Two Spokanites with extensive experience in food service and entertainment have launched Navigator Consulting LLC, a consulting company with an emphasis on guest experience for independent and small chain businesses.
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Sea change: etailz changes its name to Kaspien

E-commerce company rebrands
September 10, 2020
Kevin Blocker
What was a proposal from its marketing department last year has now come to fruition. The Spokane Valley-based e-commerce company has a new name. Kaspien unveiled its rebranding on its website last week.
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Longtime South Hill hardware store changes hands

Milller's to keep name following acquisition
September 10, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Following a five-month closure, Miller's Hardware on the South Hill has quickly sprung back to life. New owner Stace Heston acquired the business on Aug. 3 and opened it the following day.
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