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Starbucks tops third-quarter forecast, raises full-year guidance

July 25, 2019, 10:04pm Business Briefs

SEATTLE -- Starbucks Corp. served up an extra frothy third quarter, zooming past Wall Street's forecasts thanks to new drinks and growing loyalty. Read story

Amazon profits edge higher amid regulatory scrutiny

July 25, 2019, 10:03pm Business Briefs

Amazon tallied big second-quarter gains in its cloud computing and advertising business, even as the tech giant faces regulatory scrutiny for its dominance of online retail sales. Read story

Oregon raising liquor license cost for first time in 70 years

July 24, 2019, 11:41pm Business Briefs

SALEM, Ore. -- The cost of a liquor license in Oregon is going up for the first time in 70 years after newly passed legislation doubled the amount the agency will charge bars, restaurants, breweries and wineries for the right to sell alcohol to customers. Read story

Amazon begins hiring for 800 jobs at Salem center

July 24, 2019, 11:40pm Business Briefs

SALEM, Ore. -- Amazon opened hiring Friday for more than 800 full-time jobs at its new fulfillment center in Salem, Ore. Read story

Starbucks to expand delivery nationally in 2020

July 24, 2019, 5:59pm Business Briefs

SEATTLE -- Starbucks says it will offer delivery in most of the U.S. by early next year. Read story

Riverview Bancorp reports fiscal Q1 profit of $4.2 million

July 24, 2019, 6:03am Business

VANCOUVER -- Riverview Bancorp Inc. on Tuesday reported fiscal first-quarter profit of $4.2 million. Read story

Developer plans new warehouses near Orchards

July 24, 2019, 6:02am Business

A developer has submitted a preliminary application to construct a series of light industrial warehouse spaces totaling as much as 88,000 square feet on a 10.3-acre site south of Fourth Plain Boulevard, near Orchards. Read story

WSU Vancouver seeks businesses for career fair

July 24, 2019, 5:59am Business

Washington State University Vancouver is inviting businesses to participate in its Career and Internship Fair in October. Read story

LL Bean poised to open its first store in Canada

July 23, 2019, 6:02am Business

FREEPORT, Maine -- L.L. Bean is poised to open its first store in Canada. Read story

Oregon company sues over Arkansas meat-labeling law

July 23, 2019, 6:01am Business

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A plant-based food producer has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming an Arkansas law that bans the use of "meat" in the labeling of its products violates free speech rights. Read story