River Park Square Welcomes Vivo Clothing Store!
Spokane, Wash. – River Park Square, downtown Spokane’s shopping center, announces Vivo clothing store will open November 1st, 2011. Vivo offers a merchandise mix that will appeal to a female audience ranging from teens to mid-thirties. The new store will be located on the third floor next to Claire’s.
Locally owned by Dale and Shawnda Rainey of Post Falls, this will be the store’s fourth area location since 2009. Currently, Vivo has 22 employees and will be expanding their staff with the opening. Dale is CEO of an international commodities trading company and a business coach at the Idaho Small Business Development Center. Shawnda has been self-employed for 14 years in the retail industry and has founded three companies.
“It’s exciting because this space has never been occupied by a permanent tenant,” said Bryn West, general manager of River Park Square. “This shows Vivo is not only a popular destination retailer but that our urban core is growing with a mix of stores.”
Vivo’s opening marks the eighth new tenant announcement by River Park Square in the past year. For more information on the clothing store, visit: www.vivohome.com. Interviews are available upon request.
Ben Bridge coming; The Walking Company and Sunglass Hut leases extended
SPOKANE, Wash. – February 24th, 2011 – Jeweler Ben Bridge will open a River Park Square store this summer where long-time merchant The Walking Company is now located. The Walking Company has extended its lease and will take over the former Sunglass Hut location on the second floor. Sunglass Hut has also extended its lease and moved into a new second-level kiosk west of the escalator.
“Being downtown at River Park Square remains a priority for merchants who want to be a part of the region’s premier urban retail location,” said Bob Smith, chief operation officer of River Park Square. “We are thrilled to welcome Ben Bridge and continue offering shoppers great specialty retailers like The Walking Company and Sunglass Hut.”
Ben Bridge which was founded in 1912 prides itself on personal service. It offers a full line of diamond, gemstone, platinum and gold jewelry for men and women, professional appraisals, custom designed jewelry, and a personal jeweler.
Ben Bridge which was founded in 1912 prides itself on personal service. It offers a full line of diamond, gemstone, platinum and gold jewelry for men and women, professional appraisals, custom designed jewelry, and a personal jeweler.
The Walking Company will remain open in its current location until work on the new store is finished. Demolition work is currently underway on the former Sunglass Hut location.
The Walking Company sells stylish, comfortable shoes from leading brands. Sunglass Hut sells designer and performance sunglasses for men, women and children. Both have been tenants since River Park Square reopened in August 1999.
North Face to open new store this fall
SPOKANE, Wash. – March 2011 – North Face, a popular outdoor apparel and equipment outfitter, plans to open a store at River Park Square this fall.
“We are experiencing great momentum in adding to our mix of unique-to-the-market and specialty retailers,” said Bob Smith, chief operating officer for River Park Square. “North Face will enhance the urban shopping experience our guests enjoy.”
North Face will move into the space currently occupied by Restoration Hardware. Construction on the North Face store is scheduled to begin in May with a targeted late summer or early fall opening.
The store will feature a range of apparel and equipment for adults and children. North Face is a division of VF Outdoor, Inc. and headquartered in San Leandro, Calif.