Joann, the sewing and crafts retailer, blamed “unexpected” and “acute” inventory issues, which took a big bite out of sales and put its $615 million debt in an “untenable position,” according to court documents. The retailer recently moved into a large new space at the Columbia Center mall in Kennewick. 

A King County and federal judge recently blocked the $24.6 billion merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons in separate cases, leading Albertsons to abandon the deal and sue  Kroger for failing to do what was necessary to secure it.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving and the entire holiday season is the perfect time to drop by unique retail shops, scrumptious eateries and businesses offering memorable experiences.

Community Thrift is opening a store in Kennewick. The hope is to open in November or December at the latest, after some renovations.

Three Tri-City stores are among Spirit Halloween's 1,525 locations operating this year across the United States and Canada, a record.

A long-anticipated second Tri-Cities Costco appears to be moving closer toward development in Richland.

Twist Clothing Company has navigated both an economic downturn and a global pandemic, rarely puts items on sale, and has successfully stayed in business in Kennewick for 15 years.

A national chain plans to close its Richland store and several others nationwide amid financial concerns.

A Richland furniture store is closing its doors this month after a final sale of all its current inventory. Once the store is cleared out, La-Z-Boy Inc. may open a showroom there as the company bought the 21,651-square-foot building for $3.5 million.

This flower shop in downtown Kennewick has been around for more than half a century.