An Oregon federal judge refused to dismiss Columbia Sportswear's trademark suit against Columbia University, leaving claims over one-word "Columbia" apparel to move forward in Portland federal court.

Market of Choice has bought the Hillsdale Basics Market and will rework the store as a small-format Market of Choice, keeping staff and service intact during the changeover.

Ball will open a 47‑acre aluminum can plant in Millersburg, expected in 2026, creating more than 100 jobs and boosting Oregon's manufacturing and exports.

Columbia's international push lifted Q1 sales and EPS: EMEA rose about 35% while U.S. sales fell, as the company bought back $150M and raised guidance.

Tiny digital price tags are appearing at Portland Whole Foods and Walmart stores, sparking worries that prices could shift on the fly even as retailers tout efficiency gains.

State figures show Oregon’s retail payrolls have fallen far faster than the national average, driven by e‑commerce growth and a string of store closures.

Nike will cut roughly 1,400 roles globally, mostly in technology, as part of its 'Win Now' turnaround. Affected employees are set to be notified beginning Thursday.

Plant Based Innovations bought Alpenrose's Clackamas plant, preserving about 35 jobs and keeping butter and sour cream production local. The buyer plans to invest in the site.

Chinese zipper giant SBS is opening its first U.S. office in the Portland area, adding a new West Coast touchpoint for apparel sourcing and customer support.

EIG and City Observatory data show the Portland metro leads large U.S. metros in new manufacturing startups, registering about 2.47 young manufacturing firms per 10,000 residents.

A former Adidas marketing executive filed suit in Portland, alleging she was fired after reporting gender discrimination and unsafe conduct inside the company’s U.S. operations.

A new Morning Consult index puts Portland at the bottom of U.S. metro consumer confidence as gas-price pain and geopolitical uncertainty weigh on spending. Local data show vacancy and affordability concerns adding to the slump.

Manufacturing and construction hiring has cooled, and Portland trade shops say fewer entry‑level openings are narrowing career paths for young workers.