Retail

Spokane to court Amazon

Business recruiters build case to land retail giant

September 28, 2017

A team of Spokane economic development advocates is working on a longshot proposal to land the second headquarters for Amazon.com Inc., the world's largest internet-based retailer. Those recruiters hope Spokane's workforce, cost of living, and busine

Green Bluff farmers look beyond fall

Autumn's apples rule for most growers, but many diversify

September 28, 2017

Treva Lind

On a recent Sunday afternoon, Bodacious Berries, Fruit & Brews hosted a small concert drawing an audience to its Green Bluff farm. As people gathered across a wide lawn, some played games while others relaxed in chairs. A steady number of individuals wa

Super 1 supermarket in Cd'A launches $2.5 million makeover

Meridian awarded contract for major remodel project

September 28, 2017

Mike McLean

Regional supermarket chain Super 1 Foods is starting a $2.5 million interior and exterior remodel project at its Coeur d'Alene store, says Mark D'Agostino, president of Spokane-based Meridian Construction, the contractor on the project. The 67,200-sq

Dave Smith Motors buys Infiniti dealership here

Acquisition completed earlier in September

September 28, 2017

Dave Smith Motors, the large Kellogg, Idaho-based automotive dealership, says it has acquired the Infiniti dealership of Wendle Ford Motors Inc. on Spokane's North Side. 'It's another brand that we can sell nationally,â€ says Chris Rice, the Spoka

NanaMacs ranks among fastest growing retailers in U.S.

Post Falls-based company makes its debut on Inc. list

September 28, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Post Falls-based women's clothing and accessories retailer NanaMacs Boutique has ranked high on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies in 2017. New York-based Inc. magazine, which compiles the annual list, measured company's

Pendleton plans first store in Spokane

Company hopes to open in River Park Square by Nov. 1

September 14, 2017

Portland-based textile manufacturer Pendleton Woolen Mills says it has reached an agreement to occupy a 3,150-square-foot space on the second floor at River Park Square Mall and hopes to open a retail outlet there on Nov. 1. 'We're really excited a

Banner Bank closes its branch near NorthTown

Spokeswoman cites lack of customer traffic

September 14, 2017

LeAnn Bjerken

Banner Corp., the Walla Walla-based parent of Banner Bank, has closed its branch in the Northtown Office Building, at 4407 N. Division, just south of NorthTown Mall. Kelly McPhee, Spokane-based vice president of communications and public relations for Ba

Costco, appellant reach environmental agreement

Company to monitor stormwater, study traffic

September 14, 2017

Mike McLean

A retired Spokane lawyer who appealed Spokane County's environmental review of the planned Costco project north of Spokane reached a settlement of sorts with the membership warehouse retailer prior to a scheduled Aug. 30 hearing on the appeal. 'The e

Harrison's Cycle Haus: Cycling through seasons

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September 14, 2017

Keith Erickson

Teri and Russell Riberich have set out to ride a path to economic vitality with the small community of Harrison, Idaho, on the southern shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene. The Riberiches, owners of Harrison Cycle Haus Corp., which does business as The Cycle H

Petite gyms, burly growth

Rising number of small fitness clubs rely on personalized training, loyal followings

September 14, 2017

'Yeah, Greg! Come on, you got that,â€ Courtney Moczulski barks at fellow CrossFit Rewired member Greg Safranek, who's early in his workout and preparing to deadlift more than 400 pounds. It's Friday afternoon, and CrossFit Rewired gym owner Adam L