Briefs: Rite Aid tests smaller space, Banter cafe transition, Bellingham Cold Storage lease

Summary

The article discusses recent business and economic developments in Whatcom County, including the closure of the women’s clothing store Statement Apparel in Bellingham, unemployment rates, a Rite Aid store remodel, and other local business updates. The tags emphasize connections to Bellingham and its surrounding areas, capturing the regional scope of these business activities.