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Portland-born Salt & Straw is reportedly exploring a sale that could top $200 million as the brand expands into grocery and new markets.
PacificSource will lay off 97 Oregon employees, adding to hundreds of job cuts as the Springfield-based insurer reshapes operations amid financial pressure.
RNDC filed a WARN notice saying 146 Oregon jobs could be cut as the company finalizes the sale of its state operations; layoffs are set to start June 17.
Augusta Sportswear will close its Coburg plant in July, cutting 83 jobs as the company centralizes operations. The move follows a national consolidation into a new North Carolina hub.
Plaintiffs say Nike raised prices to cover tariffs and now stands to receive federal refunds; a Portland suit asks a judge to stop the company from keeping both.
Travel Oregon's 2025 report shows $14.6B in visitor spending, 122,900 jobs and nearly $742M in state/local tax revenue, with Portland hit by falling international arrivals.
Banner Bank is buying Aberdeen‑based Pacific Financial in an all‑stock deal valued at about $177M, creating an approximately $18B regional bank pending approvals.
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.
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