Retail
Shopping is an activity that can be enjoyed in all climates. Due to the rural nature of the state, retail in Alaska relies almost as heavily on e-commerce as it does on brick-and-mortar malls and storefronts. Our coverage of the retail sector includes small businesses, new ventures, online offerings from local artisans and nationwide giants such as Amazon, as well as craft fairs and farmer’s markets. Look to Alaska Business for robust coverage of the retail sector, from retail jobs to the newest mall tenants.
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Systemcenter Hires Alaska Market Business Development Manager
Hawai’i-based commercial furniture and storage dealership Systemcenter hired Kimberly Fontana as Business Development Manager for the Alaska Market.
Alaska’s Most Common Occupations
Certain occupations in Alaska outnumber the state’s largest employers. Those workers form an invisible army of same-skilled peers scattered among smaller workplaces. Learn to appreciate the scale of the retail sales, fast food, and office clerical cohort.
Palmer Eatery Restructures While Preparing for Future Expansion
A popular Palmer restaurant finds a new home and gets permission to return to sit-down dining while awaiting its longer-term destiny.
Great Harvest Bread Co. Opens Wasilla Location
Alaska’s third Great Harvest Bakery and Café location opened in Wasilla March 13, bringing breads and baked goods made with Montana wheat to Mat-Su customers.
Fulfilling the Interior: Amazon’s Fairbanks Station
In October 2025, Amazon invited the media to its Fairbanks delivery station for a first-hand look at how the company delivers packages to Alaska’s doorsteps.
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