Retail

Xfinity to roll out 5G mobile service in Spokane

Comcast subsidiary offers new plans in 34 cities

May 21, 2020

Competition for fifth-generation mobile service in Spokane has increased with the introduction of a new Xfinity Mobile service. Xfinity Mobile, a trade name of Philadelphia-based Comcast Corp. subsidiary Comcast Cable Communications LLC,

Washington Lottery office to move to NorthTown Mall

New space to house flagship retail store for organization

May 21, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Washington's Lottery plans to open its first retail space in the NorthTown Mall this year, although those plans have already been slowed somewhat by the current pandemic, says Grove Ayers, general manager of the mall.

Goodwill lives tale of two states

Organization is back in business in Idaho, mostly shuttered in Washington

May 21, 2020

Kevin Blocker

The reopening of Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest stores in Idaho is a welcome relief to the organization, says CEO Clark Brekke. With most of its operations in Washington state, however, the Spokane-based organization still faces a myriad

Huppin's to reinvent North Side showroom

Retailer pivots to experiential shopping

May 21, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Longtime Spokane electronics retailer Huppin's Hi-Fi, Photo & Video Inc. is reimagining its north Spokane store to embrace a more experiential retail model, says Murray Huppin, president and owner.

Restaurants & Retail

May 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

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Spiceology secures $2 million in new funding

Cash infusion to be used to enhance marketing efforts

May 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Spokane spices and rub company Spiceology has secured $2 million in a round of funding. Spiceology, located east of downtown at 715 E. Sprague, will dedicate a significant portion of funding to its continued marketing efforts, says company CEO

Spokane Gymnastics acquires Northwest Gymnastics Academy

Purchase involves Pines facility, hiring of founders

May 7, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Spokane Gymnastics has acquired Northwest Gymnastics Academy and is expanding into that company's former space at 11712 E. Montgomery, in Spokane Valley.

Spokane auto dealerships are driven online during shutdown

INW auto retailers work to salvage sales before being allowed to reopen

May 7, 2020

Kevin Blocker

As the pandemic-related shutdowns sent automotive and recreational vehicle sales into a free fall, Spokane-area dealers detoured to the internet in unprecedented ways to move goods.

Pledge 1200 garners commitments in 42 states

Consumers nationwide agree to spend stimulus funds in communities

April 23, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Residents from 42 states have committed to spending more than $1 million at struggling small businesses in their respective communities through an initiative co-founded by a young professional in Spokane.

Vestis Systems shifts focus to making clear barriers

Small manufacturer aims to bring back employees

April 23, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Spokane-based custom awnings, sunshades, and canopy maker Vestis Systems Inc. has shifted its manufacturing operations to make and install clear vinyl barriers for businesses.