Taxable retail sales in Spokane County rose 3.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, mirroring the statewide increase of 3.14%, according to data released this week by the Washington state Department of Revenue.
The legacy of Spokane’s decades-old downtown staple, Soulful Soups & Spirits, will live on as Lauren D’Arienzo hands over the ladle to new owners, Aaron and Kaden Earle.
For local farms, community-supported agriculture, or CSA, programs can create a more consistent revenue stream, reduce waste, and cut back on unnecessary labor.
Trailbreaker Cider is adding a little foot traffic to its decade-old hard cider company with a second taphouse in River Park Square, located downtown at 808 W. Main.
Over the past few years, Spokane has seen a growing trend in return retail or “reverse logistics” stores where overstocked, returned or liquidated goods are resold at a deep discount.