While many of 2020's economic challenges due to COVID-19 will carry into next year, the most recent forecast for the state's retail industry shows more promise than first expected. At press time, the Washington state Department of Revenue's most

A new ownership group at The Ref sports bar, in Spokane Valley, says it plans to open its kitchen for take-out and delivery starting Monday, Dec. 21. It's one of two business plans operating partners Casey Garland, Rakesh Kaushal, and Hilary Yarno have

Spokane Pizza Co. plans to open a full-service pizza, grill, and sports bar restaurant in a 5,800-square-foot space at 9225 N. Nevada, on Spokane's North Side, according to Spokane-based commercial real estate brokerage SVN Cornerstone.

Spokane hair stylist, Anna Tanner, has her sights set on opening her own salon, Raven & Rose, at 1427 W. Montgomery, on the city's North Side. She and her husband, Jeremy Tanner, acquired a one-time single-family home at the corner of Northwest

Florida-based AutoNation is planning a new car dealership and showroom in Spokane Valley, building permit documents on file with the city of Spokane Valley show.

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.