Retail

Garland Resale Boutique moves next door

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Garland Resale Boutique has moved just a few doors down from where it first opened its doors in the summer of 2019.

Safariland LLC buys Alien Gear for $10.3M

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Post Falls-based firearm holster manufacturer Alien Gear Holsters, a trade name and brand of Tedder Industries LLC, has been purchased by Safariland LLC, of Delaware, for $10.3 million following a court-approved bankruptcy auction, according to filings with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Catching up with: Patrick Donovan, president of Dry Fly Distilling Inc.

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Patrick Donovan, president of Spokane-based Dry Fly Distilling Inc., says the company received no advance notice that the spirit maker’s canned Bloody Mary would be featured on HBO’s new television series DTF St. Louis, much less that the canned cocktail would play such a prominent role in the show’s storyline.

Two new dining options underway in Post Falls

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

The Millworx urban living development in Post Falls has two new businesses that are expected to bring food and gathering experiences to the growing district.

AutoZone mega hub planned in Spokane Valley

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

A new AutoZone mega hub store and warehouse is planned to be built directly west of Spokane Valley City Hall.

2026 Large Business of the Year Finalist: Selkirk Sport LLC

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Selkirk Sport LLC has been named a finalist for the Large Business of the Year category in the Journal's 2025 Inland Northwest Business of the Year Awards.

2026 Medium Business of the Year Finalist: Coeur d’Alene Tractor Co., dba Adams Tractor of Spokane

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Adams Tractor of Spokane is a 2026 Medium Business of the Year Finalist.

Catching up with: Brynn MacLennan, CEO of Slate Dental Inc.

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0400

Slate Dental Inc. has grown its operations from a South Hill garage just two years ago to launching its mini dental flosser product in 844 Target Corp. stores nationwide, marking a significant retail milestone for the Spokane-based dental-technology company.

Five Below plans new store in North Spokane

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Five Below Inc., a discount retailer known for pricing most of its items at $5 or less, is planning a new store in North Spokane, according to permit applications on file with the city of Spokane.

Elixir Sauce Co. opens facility in Spokane Valley

virginiat@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Hot sauce maker Elixir Sauce Co. has established a production facility in Spokane Valley and plans to ramp up production with the increase in space.

Screen printing company changes hands

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Spokane-based Viella LLC, which does business as Viella Brand Communications, has acquired Spokane Valley Screen Printing Inc., located at 12005 E. Trent, where the Spokane Valley-based commercial printing business will continue operations as usual, the new owners say.

Two new restaurants planned in Garland area

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

The Temple Tavern, a casual Italian restaurant, and Red Rose Social, a neighborhood cocktail bar, are both expected to open soon in Spokane's Garland District, bringing additional food and beverage options to the neighborhood.

Selkirk Sport receives $30M equity investment

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Selkirk Sport LLC, a North Idaho manufacturer of pickleball paddles and accessories, has received a $30 million investment from Bluestone Equity Partners, intended to transform Selkirk from a domestic pickleball leader into a global sports brand, says co-founder and co-CEO Mike Barnes.

Investors acquire $11M retail site in North Spokane

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Town & Country Shopping Center and three neighboring commercial buildings have been purchased for $11 million, says Dave Black, CEO of Spokane-based commercial real estate brokerage NAI Black and Black Realty Management.

Spiceology Inc. expands space, brand partnerships

virginiat@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Spiceology Inc. CEO Darby McLean says the company’s main challenge these days is predicting and carefully controlling growth.

M&L Supply purchased by Seattle company

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Seattle-based Pacific Plumbing Supply Co. LLC acquired Spokane-based M&L Supply Co. Inc.’s operations and two locations — one in Spokane and one in Butte, Montana — on Dec. 30 and plans to retain the company’s employees.

New grocery store envisioned on South Hill

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

A new 16,000-square-foot grocery store has been proposed on Spokane's South Hill at the southeast corner of 42nd Avenue and Regal Street.

Two automotive businesses to expand in North Idaho

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Spokane-based vehicle brake and suspension repair shop Golden Rule Brake and Memphis, Tennessee-based AutoZone Parts Inc. both are planning new facilities in Kootenai County valued at a combined construction cost of $3.4 million.

New Grocery Outlet under construction in Deer Park

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Construction is underway for a new Grocery Outlet store in Deer Park, at 507 W. Crawford, that's expected to open in fall 2026.

K-shaped recovery defines Spokane retail spending

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Retail sales in Spokane had a slow start in 2025, with low single-digit percentage growth, says Patrick Jones, executive director of Eastern Washington University’s Institute of Public Policy & Economic Analysis.

105-year-old rug retailer changes hands

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

When Beau Burdett visited the Inland Northwest in June to check out Kirishian Imports, a Spokane-based rug retailer and cleaner he was considering purchasing, what he found scared him — in a good way.

Aloha Vintage marketplace opens in Millwood

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Aloha Vintage Mercantile LLC has reached full vendor capacity a month after opening its doors to the public at the Trent & Argonne Plaza, in Spokane Valley.

Holiday shopping forecast looks bright for retailers

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Despite economic uncertainty, downtown Spokane’s 2025 holiday retail forecast looks optimistic.

BuyWander enters Utah market with a fourth warehouse store

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

BuyWander Inc., an e-commerce retail returns marketplace, has opened a fourth warehouse store, this time in West Valley City, Utah, in the greater metropolitan area of Salt Lake City.

Catching up with: Andrew Henry, CEO of Revival Tea Co.

karinae@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

A year after setting out to build drive-thru tea shops in Arizona, Revival Tea Co. founder Andrew Henry is steering his company in a new direction — toward the Midwest.

Spokane-based cidery grows distribution after relocation

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

After moving into a new location just east of downtown Spokane, Liberty Ciderworks is seeing growth in both distribution and visits to its family-focused taproom after a major revamp this year.

Northstar Clean Concepts expands into Oregon

dylanh@spokanejournal.com — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:19:02 -0400

Spokane-based Clean Concepts Group Inc., which does business as Northstar Clean Concepts, has acquired Portland, Oregon-based Carson Equipment, a division of Portland-based energy and transportation solutions company Carson.

Crêpe Café Sisters to open Liberty Lake location

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Crêpe Café Sisters is getting ready to open its second brick-and-mortar location in an area where the company got its start 23 years ago: Liberty Lake.

Longtime Spokane interior design company changes hands

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Driven by a passion for design and a desire to grow her business, Natali Alexander acquired Design Works last year, making her the third owner of the longtime Spokane interior design company.

Townshend Cellar makes a case for sustainable sips

tinas@spokanejournal.com — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Townshend Cellar, a staple vintner in Spokane for over 25 years, is reimagining how to produce and package wine more sustainably and without compromising quality or affordability.