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Thu. March 1, 2007, 07:08am PST
Business Briefs: CompUSA closing, new wine and furniture stores open
CompUSA
The Tacoma branch of CompUSA is closing within 90 days. The chain has lagged behind other comsumer tech stores like Best Buy and Circuit City and will shut 126 stores in including those in Bellevue, Kirkland, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Tukwila while keeping the Spokane store open. Dang! Now Spokane has great restored hotels and a CompUSA.
Can't say I'm sorry to see this store go as it always had a pretty drab feel to it. I'm guessing that's probably from sucking the life out of its employees as they did to my friend for many months. I'll gladly shop online or at other local tech shops that at a place like CompUSA.
3/1 - Tacoma CompUSA among 126 stores to close soon, TNT
Don Willis Furniture
The former Denny's Furniture at 5510A Sixth Ave. in Tacoma [ map ] is now Don Willis Furniture. They offer finished and unfinished work in a variety of woods and even have connections with other local custom furniture makers to create that unique piece just for you.
We're going to be in-need of a new computer desk soon so maybe we'll swing by and see if anything's in our price range.
3/1 - New Tacoma store features selection of wood furniture, TNT
Wildside Wine
A new retail wine shop has opened up at 608A S. Oxford St. [ map ] just off Sixth Ave. There's wine tasting anytime and you can also schedule wine tasting parties. Local art also on display.
Someone out there in this blog community who actually knows something about wine (e.g. not me) should do a comprehensive write-up about all the wine stores and bars/restaurants in the area. Anyone game? Let me know.
3/1 - Couple open wine shop in Tacoma's West End, TNT
Got a new business? Some exciting news or an event at your current one? Sent them over and we'll spread the word.
Comments (3) | To Top
3/1/2007 @ 10:10am
All I know is that the Tacoma Wine Merchant in Stadium rules.
by Erik
3/1/2007 @ 11:02am
Wine Styles at 30th and Pearl have a screening room in back with extremely comfortable chairs. I watched The Awards there on Sunday. They had great food and, of course, wonderful deals on wines.
by Sharon Styer
3/1/2007 @ 5:21pm
Bacchante Wine is my favorite shop in town, though Tacoma Wine Merchant is a close second. Bacchante was able to find me a case of wine from a very small winery in Italy without too much trouble, even with me barely remembering the name. They definitely won't disappoint.
by Gabe