Retail

Spiceology secures $2 million in new funding

Cash infusion to be used to enhance marketing efforts

May 7, 2020

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.

Restaurants and Retail: In Their Own Words

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April 23, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Restaurants & Retail: In their own words

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April 9, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Taylor & Rachel Gano Fluffy's Candy 9502 N. Newport Highway, suite 4B, Spokane â€¨ In November of 2019, after two years of throwing the idea of opening a full-service candy store around, my wife and I finally made the jump and began looking

Parting Thoughts with Leo's Photography's Bill Robertson

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April 9, 2020

Virginia Thomas

If you grew up in Spokane between 1978 and 2010, Bill Robertson probably took at least one of your school photos. Robertson doesn't know exactly how many students and teachers he's photographed over the years, but he's made each one of them smile.

Etailz lands additional $5 million in capital

Co-founder Simpson joins director's board

April 9, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Spokane Valley-based online retailer etailz Inc. has secured a round of investment funding for the second time this year, says the company CEO Kunal Chopra. The newly raised capital, just more than $5 million, comes from a group of investors

Silver linings emerge amid coronavirus storm

Some companies report sales growth, while others adapt

April 9, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Shannon Myers never thought she'd be talking about toilet paper so much, even though she's the spokeswoman for a company that makes it. Though Spokane-based Clearwater Paper Corp. doesn't have hard revenue figures yet for the first quarter of 2020