Seattle Retail Pulse

Sbarro closed its sole Idaho restaurant at Boise Towne Square mall despite reporting a record-breaking 2025 with 38 new U.S. openings. The food-court...

Dick's Drive-In is opening a new location on the Tulalip Reservation 34 miles north of Seattle in 2026, extending the 70-year local staple into...

Seattle food businesses face mounting operational pressures from crime and labor issues:

• A donut shop owner reports repeated break-ins at West...

James Beard-nominated chef Brendan McGill closed his last two Seattle restaurants on May 31 and is relocating operations back to Bainbridge Island.

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Columbia Distributing's acquisition of a stake in Hayden Beverage expands its platform across Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, serving over...

New Retail Leases

• 🔥 Ben & Jerry’s at Pier 54: Ben & Jerry’s signed a 1,252 sq ft lease at Pier 54 on Alaskan Way, operated by local franchisees...

• Downtown Seattle Association president Jon Scholes urges reactivating stadium district cameras and stronger public safety steps ahead of World Cup...

Ben & Jerry’s signed a 1,252-square-foot lease at Pier 54 for a new full-service scoop shop, operated by regional franchisees. The move highlights retail confidence in the district’s redevelopment and tourism draw, anchored by Waterfront Park.

Downtown Seattle's office vacancy hit a record 35.6% by end of 2025, up from just 8% in 2019, with Pioneer Square reaching 39.1%. Amazon alone...

Ox Burger has launched a pop-up residency at Fair Isle Brewing's Ballard taproom (936 NW 49th St), serving its signature Lao-inspired smash burgers on...

Tuli Lodge's third pop-up at Vulcan Real Estate's Lake Union Piers adds a community-focused sauna with lounge chairs, firepits, and games to the...

• Seattle Kosher, the state's only dedicated kosher grocery delivery service, is shutting down its home operations after 15+ years
• Ownership cited...

Sagard Real Estate acquired the 222-unit Terra @ Monroe garden-style community in Monroe, Wash., on behalf of its core-plus fund, with plans to...

The Sievers family's H.O. Seiffert Company has evolved from a 1901 wood shingle mill into Everett's largest locally owned self-storage operation while...

Yoka Tea is expanding from its Madrona debut to a 2,200 sq ft Ballard Avenue space, aiming for an early fall opening with more seating and menu options. The move taps into Ballard’s foot traffic and Seattle’s growing matcha cafe wave.

Blackstone is selling the U.S. Bank Center for $280 million—a 54% discount from its 2019 purchase price—underscoring sharp declines in downtown...

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