DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION

Consumers feel the safest shopping in grocery stores and drug stores — but some more than others.

The only state to shut down all active public and private construction sites amid the COVID-19 pandemic is lifting its ban.

The Kroger Co. is taking the lead in offering guidance to retailers, restaurants, logistics and distribution centers and other industries to consider as they start to consider re-opening their facilities. 

Retail was already challenged on many fronts prior to the pandemic. Now the industry is facing terrible realities that make the bankruptcies and store closures of the past few years seem tame by comparison.

Dollar General has entered the state of Washington as it continues to expand its national footprint in the Northwest.

Raley’s has opened a new flagship location as the grocer continues to serve customers through the COVID-19 pandemic.