Starbucks will close its University District store on April 5, 2026, after months of union pickets. The Ave location is expected to be replaced by Xian Noodles.

T-Mobile has filed a countersuit in Manhattan, saying Verizon’s “Better Deal” ads lure customers with false savings before upselling pricier services. The move escalates a months‑long ad fight into court.

The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority provisionally flagged editorial-market competition concerns in Getty Images’ $3.7B deal with Shutterstock, setting a March 12 response deadline. The finding complicates the Seattle company’s plan to combine two major image libraries.

A longtime Orange Julius kiosk at Tacoma Mall is boarded up and closed, removing one of the mall's retro food‑court fixtures. Nearby DQ counters remain the closest option.

Amazon reported roughly $717B in 2025 revenue to narrowly overtake Walmart’s $713B, marking the first time Amazon tops annual sales and spotlighting Seattle’s corporate clout.

Washington issued a record number of CPA licenses last year, but most new certificates went to internationally trained accountants. The shift is reshaping hiring across the Seattle region.

State regulators cited Seattle Environmental Services after inspectors found nearly 3,000 sq ft of asbestos removed without proper protections; the company faces $200K+ in proposed fines.

Kathmandu MoMoCha, a Seattle-based Nepalese food business, adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by selling frozen momos and utilizing funds from the Capital Access Program to buy a food truck, enabling home deliveries and business expansion.

A San Diego federal complaint says Costco advertised its $4.99 rotisserie chicken as preservative-free while ingredient lists include additives plaintiffs call preservatives. The company says it has removed the claims and the case is pending.

Eddie Bauer trimmed creative and marketing staff in Seattle this month, raising questions about the brand’s path under recent ownership changes.

The City of Lynnwood offers a free workshop on government contracting for small businesses, aiming to clarify procurement for services and provide networking opportunities.

The Seattle Metro Chamber released a Small Business Readiness Playbook with checklists and templates to help Washington businesses prepare for the World Cup this summer.

Boeing has posted manager openings for a long‑planned 737 "North Line" in Everett; new hires will start in Renton before transferring to Everett.