Puyallup business updates shape economic landscape

Puyallup's business landscape has experienced notable transformations this year, marked by both expansion and consolidation. A major automotive retailer announced plans to downsize, impacting local economies with closures that include Puyallup among other areas in Western Washington. Meanwhile, Holiday Cafe, a new bakery and cafe, is fostering community through its kid-friendly play area.

Additionally, a $40 million mixed-use development project envisions a vibrant downtown hub, complete with a brewery and residential units.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories below were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

NO. 1: THIS NEW CAFE AND BAKERY IN DOWNTOWN PUYALLUP HAS A KIDS’ PLAY AREA AND CHUNKY COOKIES

Families will be able to rent the space for birthday parties and other celebrations. | Published October 31, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell

Early conceptual renderings give a rough idea of what the Palindrome Communities mixed-use project in downtown Puyallup could look like.

NO. 2: A DEVELOPER THAT BREWS ITS OWN BEER PLANS $40 MILLION INVESTMENT IN DOWNTOWN PUYALLUP

The five-story apartment building in downtown Puyallup would have 115 units. The project also calls for nine townhomes for sale and a food hall. | Published December 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell

Crave Cookies, a Utah-based dessert shop, opened a new franchise location in the South Hill of Puyallup, Wash. By Courtesy

NO. 3: NEW COOKIE SHOP OPENS IN PUYALLUP. GET THERE EARLY ON SATURDAY FOR CHANCE AT FREEBIES

Flavors at the franchise include milk chocolate chip, The Biscadoodle and Reese’s PB Explosion. | Published September 5, 2024 | Read Full Story by Kristine Sherred

NO. 4: OWNER OF BELOVED PIERCE COUNTY MARKET AND NURSERY SAYS HE PLANS TO SELL THE BUSINESS

“Saying goodbye is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but as I prepare for the next chapter of my life, I want to share my deepest thanks with all of you,” owner said. | Published December 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Alexis Krell

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NO. 5: NEW WOMAN-OWNED PUYALLUP BUSINESS HOPES TO SHARE LATIN CULTURE WITH PUYALLUP COMMUNITY

Nuestro Barrio is a new multicultural shop that highlights local artisans in Downtown Puyallup. Its grand opening is Saturday, May 4. | Published May 4, 2024 | Read Full Story by Rosemary Montalvo

Advance Auto Parts announced this week it was closing hundreds of stores. A state notification Friday indicates several Western Washington locations are included in that plan.

NO. 6: ADVANCE AUTO PARTS PLAN TO SHRINK NUMBER OF STORES IN U.S. INCLUDES WESTERN WASHINGTON

State notification says 100 employees affected; layoffs set to start early next year. | Published November 15, 2024 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

NO. 7: LONGTIME OLYMPIA RETAILER FOR RUNNERS ANNOUNCES IT IS SELLING OLYMPIA, PUYALLUP STORES

New owner to take over sites at start of 2025. | Published December 2, 2024 | Read Full Story by Debbie Cockrell

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists in our News division.