Retail

Former Kaspien CEO joins BuyWander

Kowalchuk brings ecommerce experience to online auction startup

May 9, 2024

Former Kaspien CEO Brock Kowalchuk has been named co-founder and co-CEO of BuyWander, a Spokane-based online auction startup.

Home décor shop opens at Spokane Club

Decorating services, private shopping offered at Mad Max Furniture & Decor

May 9, 2024

Dylan Harris

Mad Max Furniture & Decor has opened at the historic Spokane Club, at 1002 W. Riverside.

Spokane outpaces state in retail sales growth

County, city rank fourth overall in taxable sales

April 30, 2024

Journal of Business Staff

Third-quarter taxable retail sales in Spokane County increased to $3.9 billion, up 1.1% from the year-earlier period.

After decades in business, River Ridge, Peters Hardware remain neighborhood staples

Customer-centric focus is main objective at two longstanding hardware stores

April 25, 2024

Erica Bullock

On a sunny Monday afternoon in northwest Spokane, a steady flow of people browse the aisles at River Ridge Hardware store, where customers of all ages shop.

Frank's Boot Co. owner opens wide shoe store

New business replaces Rizzuto's Wide Shoes in same retail space

April 11, 2024

Dylan Harris

Frank’s Wide Shoes opened March 7 at 6208 N. Division—the same space that Rizzuto’s Wide Shoes operated out of before closing earlier this year.

Davis Office Furniture to change hands May 1

Tacoma-based company to assume ownership of Spokane Valley store

April 11, 2024

Dylan Harris

Action Business Furniture Inc. will assume ownership of Davis Office Furniture on May 1.

Dave's Hot Chicken planned for North Spokane

O'Reilly Auto Parts also proposed for North Division retail center

April 11, 2024

Dylan Harris

Permit applications have been submitted to bring a Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurant and an O’Reilly Auto Parts store to a North Spokane retail center.

BuyWander moves to more central location

Startup's relocation makes way for new Valley pickleball club

March 28, 2024

Dylan Harris

BuyWander Inc. is moving to a 6,000-square-foot facility at 403 E. Sprague, just east of downtown Spokane.

Chapterly to expand capabilities next month

Self-publishing app to add fan engagement, monetization features

March 28, 2024

Dylan Harris

Chapterly Inc., a web-based self-publishing company will launch a new version on April 4 that will allow subscribed authors to engage with readers and monetize their stories.