The Tri-Cities’ much anticipated second Costco is opening in August.

Customers at Fred Meyer’s 60 pharmacies in Washington, including the store’s Tri-Cities locations, now have access to free locking bags provided with opioid prescriptions. 

Costco launched new benefits earlier this week for its executive members, including extended hours. 

A new discount retailer to the Tri-Cities is set to move into the former Party City space in Richland’s Queensgate shopping district. 

The national pharmacy chain will close at least one other of its locations in the region as it moves through the bankruptcy process. 

The new Costco near Target will be opening sooner than originally planned. 

The effort is aimed at helping shoppers discover hidden gems around downtown. 

Retail experts say data from the country’s major ports shows that businesses are taking advantage of this summer’s pause in tariff increases on China by the Trump administration, which could contribute to another challenge. 

National pharmacy chain Rite Aid will close stores in Kennewick and Richland as it continues to move through its latest bankruptcy process, according to bankruptcy court documents. 

Michaels has wasted no time reaching out to Joann’s former customers. All traffic to Joann.com now redirects visitors to a dedicated landing page on Michaels’ website with a banner reading “Welcome JOANN Customers. We’ve got your go-to essentials & so much more!”