Retail

Retail buildings eyed along East Sprague

Fast-food chain said to be considering one of the sites

April 7, 2016

Cantu Commercial Properties LLC, of Spokane, is pursuing retailers for two proposed new buildings to be constructed along the 3900 block of east Sprague Avenue. The buildings would be constructed on vacant parcels at 3907 and 3911 E. Sprague, says Cantu

Second Einstein Bros. shop opens here

Bagel franchisee to open more stores in Spokane

April 7, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Einstein Bros. Bagels franchisee Matthew Schmidt has opened a bagel shop in the newly completed Peppertree Plaza at the northwest corner of Third Avenue and Division Street that's his second in the Spokane area and his third overall. Schmidt says he'

GVD set to remodel buildings along First Avenue

Dicker plans events center to be called Montvale Hall

April 7, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Spokane developer Jerry Dicker, owner of Spokane-based GVD Hospitality Management Services Inc., says he is committed to improving downtown Spokane, and his newest project involves improvements to the 1000 block of west First Avenue. 'I'm interested

Bartlett open bar in its downtown Spokane venue

Adding spirits meant to draw more customers

March 24, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

The Bartlett, a popular all-ages music venue, has opened a new bar in its building. Spokane residents Caleb and Karli Ingersoll opened The Bartlett in January of 2014, but just opened a new bar portion and began serving hard alcohol within the venue, ca

Window Dressing: Art as a catalyst

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March 24, 2016

Treva Lind

Ink paintings of animals hang in a downtown Spokane storefront along First Avenue, where pedestrians and drivers slowing in traffic can glance at the artwork. Spokane-based Window Dressing, a nonprofit arts program, orchestrated the display at 1011 W. F

Bookend generations move to Spokane's core

Younger, older people fuel housing demand downtown

March 24, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

A recent housing and economic report reveals Spokane is experiencing a shift in demographics to both younger and older age groups, whose interest in the urban lifestyle is fueling the growth of downtown development projects in the areas of housing, retail

Ocean Gourmet Salts: Tapping salts of the sea

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March 10, 2016

Treva Lind

A core line of seasonings for Rathdrum-based Ocean Gourmet Salts originates from deep coastal waters. That's why an ocean theme remains central to the company's marketing, despite its headquarters in land-locked North Idaho. After discovering gourmet

Owner of NorthTown Mall, Valley Mall posts stronger year

Initial rental rates rose by double digits in '15

February 25, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

General Growth Properties Inc., the Chicago-based company that owns and operates both the NorthTown Mall and Spokane Valley Mall here, has reported a decline in fourth-quarter earnings compared with the year-earlier period. For all of 2015, though, the

Laundry services company expands with two acquisition

5 Mile Wash operators buy outlets from retiring owner

February 11, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

Denny and Kelli Thompson, who own the 5 Mile Wash & Dry in north Spokane, at 1920 W. Francis, have bought Susie's Laundromat & Dry Cleaning and Deer Park Cleaners from longtime owner Susan Bates, who is retiring after 25 years in business. Susie's L

Lack of banking options exposes marijuana industry

Security concerns revolve around managing bulk cash

February 11, 2016

LeAnn Bjerken

The number of identity fraud victims in the U.S. increased by 3 percent, to 13.1 million consumers, last year, but the amount stolen decreased by 6 percent, to $15 billion, says a studyÂ released earlier this month by San Francisco-based Javelin Strategy