Retail

Discomfort and Joy in the holiday retail forecast

retailers say this could be the best Christmas shopping season ever if they CAN get the goods

November 18, 2021

Retailers in Spokane are confident about the holiday sales season, but concerns persist about inventory availability and a scant workforce attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.

First Spokane-area Wienerschnitzel opens on North Side

Restaurants & Retail

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

A Wienerschnitzel hot dog restaurant is coming to the Northpointe Plaza, on Spokane's North Side. Justin Rundle, of Cantu Commercial Properties, represented Wienerschnitzel in the purchase of the 1,250-square-foot former Papa John's restaurant

Hidden Bagel to launch schmear campaign

Restaurants & Retail

November 4, 2021

Virginia Thomas

The owner of The Scoop ice cream parlors is bringing a bagel cafe to the South Hill. Jennifer Davis says Hidden Bagel is expected to open this month in a newly renovated space at 1001 W. 25th, on the South Hill, where it will share seating areas with

Amazon Again? Site work is underway on the West Plains

Early plans show facility will have about 700 employees

November 4, 2021

Erica Bullock

Site work has started on another Amazon-like fulfillment center, code named Project Gray, along south Hayford Road on the West Plains, permit applications currently under review by Spokane County show.

The Great PNW fields opportunity with Seattle Seahawks

Spokane apparel maker launches its first line of NFL merchandise

November 4, 2021

Karina Elias

After fumbling an initial call, The Great PNW has scored an exclusive new line of licensed Seattle Seahawks football team merchandise.

Natural 20 Brewing moves its taproom in Spokane Valley

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October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Natural 20 Brewing Co. has moved its taproom to the former Cartridge World space at 13216 E. Sprague, in Spokane Valley. Owners Reece and Jackie Carlson, who are husband and wife, say brewing operations will be moved to their home's backyard brewing space

Little Noodle restaurant expands in Garland District

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October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Little Noodle restaurant has expanded into permanent space at the former Honey Pig BBQ space at 713 W. Garland. Owner Kadra Deuber says Little Noodle initially opened one year ago and subleased from Honey Pig for part of the year, until the owner of

Fruit-wine maker opens downtown tasting room

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October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Two Winey Bitches tasting room offers an atypical wine experience, says general manager Eleacia Walser, as there are no grapes involved. All of the wines are made exclusively from other fruit. "We have everything from dessert-style wines to extra dry, so

Cannabis sales in Spokane County jump 21% in fiscal '21

Countywide activity surpasses $160 million, recent report shows

October 21, 2021

Virginia Thomas

Sales of recreational cannabis in Spokane County increased 21% in fiscal year 2021, falling short of the aggressive surge the industry experienced in fiscal 2020. Data recently released by the Washington state Liquor and Cannabis Board shows $163.7