The Columbian

A display of summertime clothing for children is seen at Lyon & Pearle.

New Vancouver boutique Lyon & Pearle focuses on supporting community sustainably

March 17, 2022, 6:04am Business

As she walks around her store, Lyon & Pearle, Melanie Wyckoff grabs the products with care, ooing and aahing over each one. It’s easy to see the love she has for the shop and the dreams she has for it in her eyes. Read story

Blue skies hang above the site of a proposed auto dealership in Fisher's Landing. The project would include an auto sales lot and sales and service facilities for Dick Hannah Dealerships.

New auto dealership proposed for Fisher’s Landing area

March 8, 2022, 6:04am Business

A new auto dealership may be coming to east Vancouver’s Fisher’s Landing area, according to pre-planning documents submitted to the city of Vancouver by Jason Hannah of Dick Hannah Auto Dealerships. Read story

A shopper walks in front of a Loop return bin Tuesday at the Grand Central Fred Meyer. The company is partnering with Loop, which offers reusable packaging for select groceries.

Reusable packaging gets in the Loop at Fred Meyer stores

March 1, 2022, 6:03am Business

Grocery shoppers are used to buying food knowing that the containers the food is in will either have to be thrown away or recycled. But now for shoppers at Portland-area Fred Meyer stores, there’s a third option: they can be reused. Read story

Plans indicate Amazon warehouse coming to Vancouver

February 22, 2022, 6:05am Business

Amazon customers may soon be getting their packages delivered from Vancouver. Read story

Retail store opening at Waterfront Vancouver

February 17, 2022, 6:02am Business

A retail store selling local goods and gifts called Pop-Local is set to open March 5 at the Waterfront Vancouver’s RiverWest building, according to an announcement from owner Jessica Chan. Read story