Retail

Q&A with Storybook Trees owner Emory Clark

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December 3, 2020

At age 81, Emory Clark is just about as spry and enthusiastic as he was at age 14. That's when he started selling wild, hand-cut Christmas trees to a friend's uncle. Decades later, he still harvests wild trees, which he sells wholesale.

Gee Automotive acquires Boise-based Lyle Pearson Auto Group

Liberty Lake auto dealer expands into southern Idaho's luxury market

December 3, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Gee Automotive Group, of Liberty Lake, has acquired Boise-based Lyle Pearson Auto Group. Ryan Gee, CEO of Gee Automotive Group, declines to disclose the terms of the transaction, which closed Nov. 18.

Three new convenience stores planned in Spokane area

Maverik proposes new location on North Pines

November 19, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Salt Lake City-based convenience store and gas station chain Maverik Inc. is among three companies planning new convenience store-fueling station outlets in the Spokane area.

Idaho car wash developer to return to Spokane market

Metro Express scheduled to open early next year

November 19, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Veteran Boise-based car wash owner and operator Bill Martin doesn't think he's ever been this busy. 'There's a rate of growth in the industry that's never been seen before,â€ Martin says.

WSU study: Holiday shoppers to change their habits

77% of respondents say they'll skip in-store buying on Black Friday this year

November 19, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Even before Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's restrictions limiting in-store retailers to 25% of occupancy in the effort to combat COVID-19, the Washington State University Carson College of Business' yearly holiday retail report revealed most shoppers

New bank, credit union branches planned in Spokane, Cd'A

Credit union to build on former Aces Casino site

November 19, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Two financial institutions are planning to construct new branches, one on Spokane's North Side and one in Coeur d'Alene.

Man Shop to build corporate headquarters on Spokane's North Side

Restaurants & Retail

November 19, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Blue-Chip Alliance LLC, which operates The Man Shop barbershops in the Spokane area, plans to construct its own corporate headquarters building, with capacity for additional retail tenants.

$8 million commercial complex planned in Liberty Lake

Liberty Lake complex developer plans to add retail or office buildings

November 19, 2020

Virginia Thomas

A new $8 million development at the southwest corner of Country Vista Drive and Whitman Lane is expected to bring a pediatric dental office, a Mexican cuisine restaurant, and retail space to Liberty Lake.

Pandemic hits female workforce most profoundly

Child care challenges among biggest factors

November 19, 2020

Virginia Thomas

A dearth of child care options and a high ratio of women in industries affected most by pandemic-related restrictions are contributing to a disproportionate share of women leaving the workforce, some employment observers here say.

Taken Out: College bars, restaurants struggle with fanless games, new restrictions

Some have to reduce staff, shed inventory in current environment

November 19, 2020

Kevin Blocker

This time last year, the Gonzaga University men's basketball team already had played four home games while the women's hoops team had played a pair of contests at the McCarthey Athletic Center.