Episode 4 of the Ear on Washington Retail podcast dispels myths that recent store closures foretell the demise of retail.

Did you know, for example, that more stores have opened across the country the past eight years than closed? In that time, retail sales climbed annually all the while some retailers were downsizing.

Director of Communications Jim Szymanski reports on these facts and others that show that any doom and gloom predicted for retail is a distortion regarding the true health of the industry. Look for the Ear on Washington podcast on SoundCloud, iTunes and Spotify and listen in.

Then, share an idea or let us know what you think. Contact Jim Szymanski directly at 360-753-8742 or at [email protected].