Retail

Restaurateurs to launch Summit-Kitchen in old Lindaman's space

Restaurants & Retail

June 3, 2021

Looking to fill the void left behind by the former Lindaman's Gourmet-to-Go, restaurateurs Kevin Pereira and Jhon Goodwin plan to bring The Summit-Kitchen & Canteen to Spokane's South Hill in September.

Help Wanted: Restaurants look for creative ways to fill jobs

Some establishments offer bonuses, referral incentives while grappling with shortage

June 3, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Some restaurant owners here are looking for more creative ways to attract and retain new employees in an industry that has lost experienced workers to other fields.

Outlaw Woman makes return to brick-and-mortar store

Restaurants & Retail

May 20, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Before the arrival of COVID-19 to the U.S., Tamra Brannon, owner and operator of the retail jewelry store Outlaw Woman, moved her business exclusively online after closing her former brick-and-mortar location at 1720 N. Ash, in the West Central

Bellwether Brewing owners to develop mixed-use Hillyard building

Restaurants & Retail

May 20, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Lack of consistent adult interaction as an at-home father fueled the drive for Dave Musser and his wife, Bri Musser, to launch Bellwether Brewing six years ago at 2019 N. Monroe, near their north Spokane home.

Former Les Schwab Tires store to be converted into retail strip

Remodel slated to be completed in August

May 20, 2021

Natasha Nellis

The owner of the former Les Schwab Tire Center near downtown Spokane says he plans to convert the site into a modern retail center. Site plans on file with the city show the nearly 7,500-square-foot building at 101 W. Second will be renovated

Gas prices, uncertainties fuel concerns

While supply doesn't appear to be issue, prices rise with surging demand

May 20, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Rising fuel prices and the prospect of increased fuel taxes are concerning, could signal inflation, and will ultimately result in higher prices for consumer goods, some transportation industry leaders here say.

Versalia Pizza plans store in Liberty Lake

Restaurants & Retail

May 6, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Versalia Pizza, formerly Veraci Pizza, announced on its Facebook page that it plans to open its second brick-and-mortar store in Liberty Lake in the fall. 'We've been a part of the Liberty Lake Farmers Market since 2009, and we're thrilled

People's Waffle hopes to fill void in downtown Spokane

Restaurants & Retail

May 6, 2021

Kevin Blocker

It's been almost a decade since Alyssa and Bryan Agee returned to Spokane from Portland, Oregon. And it has taken that long for the couple to bring a feature here that they loved in the Rose City: an exquisite waffle house.

Denver developer eyes Liberty Lake electric-vehicle dealership

Work on new facility slated to begin in July

April 22, 2021

Natasha Nellis

A Denver-based developer is envisioning an electric car dealership in Liberty Lake, planning documents on file with the city of Liberty Lake show. The facility, which is tentatively named Mission Auto Dealership, is being developed

Starbucks plans new drive-thru, walk-up shop near Gonzaga

Lack of space at site prevents dining-in option

April 22, 2021

Kevin Blocker

Construction of a new Starbucks coffee shop at the southwest corner Indiana Avenue and Hamilton Street, just north of Gonzaga University, is expected to start late this month or early next month.