Retail

Kids’ clothing retailer outgrows pop-up shops

Spokane Baby Co. finds space in Garland District

November 9, 2023

Graduating from pop-up shops to a storefront in the heart of the Garland District, Spokane Baby Co. has opened its doors at 825 W. Garland.

Remembering restaurateur Evan Armstrong

Entrepreneur best known for Casa Blanca eatery, bringing Taco Time to Spokane

November 9, 2023

Mike McLean

Evan Armstrong, a Spokane restaurateur who some say introduced Mexican fast food and full-service restaurants to Spokane, is being remembered by those who worked around him as a fun, daring, generous, and grateful boss and entrepreneur.

Alaskan cod company to relocate food truck to INW

Current, former fishing captains expect to open here in mid-November

October 26, 2023

Dylan Harris

A pair of Alaskan fishing boat captains soon will be frying up their wild Alaskan cod in the Inland Northwest. Cashmere, Washington-based Captain's Cod Company is relocating one of its food trucks to the Spokane area from Western Washington. Its

Swing Lounge to open in downtown's BofA Building

Venue will have six bays of virtual golf, bar, kitchen

October 26, 2023

Karina Elias

Swing Lounge LLC, a Spokane Valley-based indoor virtual golf venue, will open a second location on the main floor of the Bank of America building, at 601 W. Riverside downtown, say owners Rachel and Alex Tibbits. 'We see a really good partnership in

Home Depot considers South Hill store

Old Shopko site along Regal Street eyed

October 19, 2023

Erica Bullock

The former Shopko store site on Spokane's South Hill could become the new home to a $20 million Home Depot store.

Surf's Up: Internet car shopping remains prevalent post-COVID

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October 12, 2023

Dylan Harris

When COVID-19-related shutdowns and restrictions hit the automotive industry in 2020, dealerships were forced to transition to more of a web-oriented sales strategy. With the pandemic now in the rearview mirror, some in the industry here say the recent

TTs to bring barbecue, brews to Liberty Lake

Restaurant is expected to open this month, says co-owner Chad White

October 12, 2023

Dylan Harris

TTs Brewery & Barbecue tentatively plans to open its second location later this month in Liberty Lake, says co-owner and chef Chad White. The Liberty Lake TTs will be located across the street from Orchard Park, at 1950 N. Harvest Parkway.

Demand for RVs declines in INW

High cost of fuel, rising interest rates expected to continue in '24

October 12, 2023

Erica Bullock

Growing fuel costs and rising interest rates have been slowing consumer demand for recreational vehicles and limiting sales this year, says Tony Strand, co-owner of Airway Heights RV. 'It seems like the number one roadblock to people wanting to

Wonder Building developer eyes 'Wonderground' sports venue

Initial plans call for six pickleball courts, golf simulator, eatery in North Bank area

October 12, 2023

Karina Elias

A developer that infused life into the Wonder Building on Spokane's North Bank now appears to be considering development of an indoor sports facility in that neighborhood, according to a pre-development application filed with the city.

Companies tap tried, true strategy: senior discounts

Retailers find stability in older demographic

September 28, 2023

Erica Bullock

The hospitality industry is still in recovery mode to bounce back from the challenges caused by pandemic-related shutdowns. In the Spokane area, some retailers have found success by stabilizing a