Retail

Texas Roadhouse site work begins

Renovations to former Division Costco ongoing

March 28, 2019

San Pedro, Calif.-Rich Development Enterprises LLC has filed an application to begin site work for the Texas Roadhouse restaurant to be built at the 15-acre site of the former Costco Wholesale Corp. building on Division Street.

Amazon maintains aggressive pace on Spokane project

Big facility on West Plains to be staffed with at least 1,500 workers by next fall

March 28, 2019

Mike McLean

Construction is underway on the massive $181 million Amazon.com Inc. fulfillment center on the West Plains that's expected to be completed this summer and fully staffed in the fall.

Sip-and-sew events launched by tailor named Taylar

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Rockford-based TaylarMade Tailoring has begun offering sip-and-sew events, an evening with drinks, food, and sewing lessons. Taylar Franz, TaylarMade owner and namesake, says the sip-and-sew idea grew from her desire to help others learn

MoMo Sushi Wok Grill to expand its menu

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

MoMo Sushi Wok Grill, located at 101 E. Sherman, in downtown Coeur d'Alene, is expanding its bar and its menu. The changes are scheduled to be launched in April.

Velvet Hammer Boutique planned in Coeur d'Alene

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

Online clothing store Velvet Hammer Boutique is slated to open a brick-and-mortar shop this summer at 2049 Main, in the Riverstone Village, in Coeur d'Alene. The online store showcases clothes for women

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids to open on North Side

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

A new Sharkey's Cuts for Kids salon is slated to open in spring in the Cedar Crossing commercial development, at 6501 N. Cedar, on Spokane's North Side. The shop will be a franchise of Westport, Conn.-based national Sharkey's chain.

Experiential tourism takes hold in the Inland Northwest

Travel culture shift benefits many adventure businesses

March 28, 2019

Natasha Nellis

Experiential travel is a growing trend as more people place a priority on experiences, and Spokane-area adventure company operators say they're reaping the rewards.

On The Lookout for handmade quality

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March 28, 2019

Alla Drokina

The Lookout, a hand-crafted goods boutique, has opened its doors in a small space tucked in the top floor of the two-story, century-old former home on the edge of Spokane's Browne's Addition neighborhood.

On a fast track: Spokane attracts more national, regional sporting events

Spokane attracts growth in regional, national events; $64M impact projected

March 28, 2019

LeAnn Bjerken

This year already has been a big one for sporting events here in Spokane, and it's about to get bigger, says Eric Sawyer, CEO and president of the Spokane Sports Commission.

Mango Tree restaurant sprouts downtown

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March 14, 2019

Alla Drokina

The Mango Tree Indian Kitchen & Tap House is slated to open by May in the 5,300-square-foot space occupied until recently by the Hills Restaurant & Lounge, at 401 W. Main, says Casey Garland, Mango Tree operations manager.