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Retail

Duncan Produce pivots after pandemic-related shutdowns

Greenacres wholesaler adds drive-thru retail
July 2, 2020
Craig Howard
Over four decades ago, John Duncan went from cutting french fries in the basement of a Coeur d'Alene restaurant to opening his own wholesale produce business. As it turns out, innovation runs in the family. In March, Duncan Produce, the company the
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KEVIN BLOCKER

NOBO Pets launches here as online leash retailer

Direct-to-consumer startup foresees big market among dog walkers
July 2, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Two years ago, when he lived in Denver, running and hiking enthusiast Evan Purcell arrived home from work, threw on his workout gear, leashed his dog Bode, and the two went for an evening run. The near inseparable pair were so eager to see each other
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KEVIN BLOCKER

Dearly Consignment bridal shop joins sister company

Restaurants & Retail
June 18, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Maybe Cassie Cleary will slow down a bit. Or, maybe she won't. After she debuted Honest in Ivory Bridal Shop in 2018, on June 3, she unveiled her latest creation: Dearly Consignment Shop.
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Davenport hotel in downtown Spokane

Spokane hoteliers hope to buck West Side trends

INW hospitality industry isn't immune to uncertainty, though
June 18, 2020
Natasha Nellis
Reports of hundreds of layoffs at hotels in the Seattle area this month have some in the industry here concerned that Spokane will once again follow the trends set by the West Side.
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KEVIN BLOCKER

Going the distance: The future of restaurants and retail stores in the Inland Northwest

Despite reopening, restaurateurs, retailers still face stiff headwinds
June 18, 2020
Kevin Blocker
On May 11, Bob and Barbara Materne celebrated the 39th anniversary of The Swinging Doors with little fanfare, because patrons weren't allowed inside the North Side restaurant and sports bar at that time.
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Virginia Thomas

Making lemonade: Eateries upgrade in downtime

In some cases, making improvements helps to keep workers employed
June 4, 2020
Virginia Thomas
A handful of bars and restaurants in the Spokane area have used the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to remodel and deep-clean their spaces, sometimes using Paycheck Protection Program loan funds to pay employees to help with the work.
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Q&A with Spokane YouTuber Dave Erickson

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June 4, 2020
Virginia Thomas
Dave Erickson was in broadcast journalism for 15 years, during which time he spent more than four years at Spokane's KXLY Broadcast Group. Erickson is still in front of the camera, but he's no longer reporting from a studio desk.
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Restaurants & Retail

In Their Own Words ...
May 21, 2020
Kevin Blocker
Mark Schneider Rambleraven Gear Trader 3220 N. Division, Spokane I opened as NW Outdoors in 2017 as a consignment shop for outdoor gear and clothing. Those first three years were challenging, but despite not having a large marketing budget, we've
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Xfinity to roll out 5G mobile service in Spokane

Comcast subsidiary offers new plans in 34 cities
May 21, 2020
Virginia Thomas
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,
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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.
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