Joining Rachel in her living room is friend Sarah Donaldson, Director of Sales Planning at SkinnyDipped, back for her second appearance on the pod. They cover Queer/Bar's ownership change, Seattle's surpising decline in flights, a labor dispute at a beloved Seattle restaurant group, Bed Bath & Beyond's return, and a very eventful night on Lake Union.
Top Stories:
1. Queer Bar sells to The Cuff Complex
2. World Cup fever is up in Seattle, but flights are down 21% year-over-year (but everyone loves our stadium!)
3. Walrus and Carpenter employees strike, forcing a temporary closure
4. Bed Bath & Beyond is reopening its first location since the 2023 bankruptcy
5. Event venue MV Skansonia starts to sink on Lake Union
About Sarah Donaldson — Director of Sales Planning, SkinnyDipped:
Sarah has been with SkinnyDipped for seven years, helping grow the Seattle-based, mother-daughter-founded snack company from a small Wallingford kitchen operation to a brand now carried at Starbucks nationwide. As Director of Sales Planning, she oversees demand forecasting, trade budgets, and new product launches across the company's line of better-for-you almonds, cashews, and chocolate snacks.
About host Rachel Horgan:
Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly seattle podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.
Contact:
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Website: www.theweeklyseattle.com
