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section: business
first_reported: 2026-11-11 12:34 PST
updated: 2026-11-11 12:34 PST
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# Over half of Puget Sound small businesses report sales declines

A new survey found more than half of Puget Sound small businesses saw sales decline amid rising inflation and labor costs.

Section: [Business & Economy](/seattle/section/business.md) · Entities: none

## Coverage

- [KIRO 7 (CBS)](https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-area-small-businesses-say-sales-are-down-rising-costs-squeeze-owners/QJHMSFAWLNAXZIFDGKJQR6AU5E/), 2026-11-11 12:34 PST: Seattle-area small businesses say sales are down as rising costs squeeze owners

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.
