The BBJ Buzz | Top stories for July 2012

—Most viewed articles on BBJToday.com for July 2012—

1) Haggen expands “Northwest Fresh” brand with remodeled stores, new products

Haggen Inc. undergoes rebranding—a facelift that will place all TOP stores under the Haggen banner within the next few years. It will also introduce a new store theme—”Northwest Fresh”—which company executives said will emphasize products with more natural, locally produced ingredients.

2) Two Whatcom County property sales top $2 million

Properties in Bellingham and Lynden close with high sale prices.

3) After 30 years, RE Sources sees community, eco-advocacy as its future

Re Sources for Sustainable Communities turns 30 and prepares to map its path ahead.

4) WWU industrial design students win scholarships for furniture pieces

Six industrial design students from Western Washington University won $6,000 in scholarship money for their furniture designs during the annual Mount Baker Products Furniture Design Competition.

5) Woods Coffee plans new shop in former Lychee Buffet building

The Woods Coffee chain will open its 13th Whatcom County location on Lakeway Drive in Bellingham, in the building formerly home to the Lychee Buffet.

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