Business
Judge rules Albertsons, Kroger must pay attorneys’ fees over failed deal after they said hearing was ‘the whole ballgame’
Albertsons and Kroger lost their case in federal court to merge. Now, the companies will have to pay the attorney’s fees racked up by the states that sued to...
Retail
‘Unique spot’: Idaho CBD retailers navigating uncertainty as federal government moves to tighten hemp rules
Idaho takes pride in being a no-THC zone.
Unlike our neighbors on all sides, the Gem State has taken a firm stance not to legalize...
Boise Mall area
Boise Towne Square rolls out paid parking program
If you want to park in some of the best spots at Boise Towne Square, expect to pay up.
The mall, owned by conglomerate Brookfield...
Boise BSU/Broadway
Boise, BSU planned big projects along Capitol Blvd. Now, one partner is out, and another project is changing course
Big changes are coming to plans to remake several blocks along Capitol Blvd. in Boise's Lusk District.
Plans to convert an old Boise State apartment...
Boise Mall area
Two stores with Boise mall locations set to close as vacancies continue to rise
Two clothing stores are set to close at Boise Towne Square in the coming months.
Eddie Bauer, which has operated at the mall since the...
McCall
D&B Supply eyes first Valley Co. location
Western lifestyle outfitter D&B Supply is looking to set up shop in McCall.
Caldwell-based D&B has applied to convert the former Rite Aid store in...
Retail
Albertsons launching tracking devices on carts, baskets at hundreds of stores
Boise-based Albertsons is rolling out technology to hundreds of its stores that will allow it to track how carts and baskets move through the...
Boise Mall area
Chain hangs ‘nothing held back’ signs on Boise mall, Village stores. Closures aren’t confirmed
A national chain clothing retailer with locations at Boise Towne Square and the Village at Meridian appears to be closing up shop, but there's...
Meridian/W Ada
‘A big win for us’: Growing athleisure retailer Alo sets Meridian location
Dirt continues to turn at construction sites at The Village at Meridian. And now, a viral athleisure wear company has signaled it’s coming.
Alo, which...
Growth
More expansion at The Village: Three new buildings added to plan
New restaurants and more could be coming to The Village at Meridian.
As BoiseDev reported, the shopping center is currently working on a three-building expansion...
Boise Downtown
‘We’re moving!’: After 50 years, Boise car dealership sets its sights on the future
It’s been 50 years since Fairly Reliable Bob’s set up shop on Main St. in Boise. But soon, the used car dealership will have...
Eagle
It’s official: Costco seeks approval for new store along Idaho 55, with roundabouts
It’s official: Costco has applied to build a new store at Idaho 55 and Hill Rd. in Eagle, right on the dividing line with...
Boise E/SE
Outlet Mall set for demolition. Last store sets closing date
The Boise Factory Outlets will soon cease to exist.
Engineered Structures Inc. of Meridian has applied for a demolition permit to remove the five retail...
Construction
ICYMI: Mall comes tumbling down: Idaho mall removed for new concept
A sister mall to Boise Towne Square is no more.
Crews with Radix Construction wrapped up demolition of the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, a...
Meridian/W Ada
ICYMI: Buc-ee’s eyes first Idaho location in Meridian
A large cartoon beaver could soon rise above Interstate 84 in Meridian.
Buc-ee's is looking to build a travel center at I-84 and Meridian Rd.,...
Meridian/W Ada
Featured in Vogue, local jewelry brand sets at The Village
A Boise-based jewelry company that’s received national attention is opening a new store in Meridian.
Eight Five One has signed a lease at The Village...
Boise Downtown
‘Enhance the neighborhood’: Retail, event space, office possible for Basque Block parking lot
An early plan could bring event space, retail, and new office suites to the Downtown Boise core.
Heath One LLC filed pre-application documents with the...
Meridian/W Ada
Plans for more retail around S. Meridian Costco get green light
Ground is being prepped for the valley’s newest Costco, and now plans for additional retail space surrounding the South Meridian warehouse store can begin...
Closures
Local plastic-free grocery store announces closure
A local grocery store and café focused on zero waste announced its closure.
Roots Zero Waste Market announced on its social channels that it will...
Retail
‘This one is special’: D9 grocery store in Cascade sold to Boise grocer
Cascade’s only grocery store is under new ownership for the first in nearly 50 years.
Boise-based M&W Markets closed on a deal to buy D9 on Nov....
Boise Bench
Former Vista Rite Aid could soon have new ‘national’ grocer
A former Boise Rite Aid could soon house a national grocery chain.
According to documents filed with the City of Boise, the owners of Vista...
Meridian/W Ada
Target sets plan for Meridian with its largest local store
A large new Target store is planned for Ten Mile Rd. In Meridian.
BoiseDev reported in September about an early plan for the discount retailer...
Boise N
Boise’s Northgate center has new ‘cowboy’ owners with plans for changes
Most of the Northgate Shopping Center at State St. and Gary Ln. in Boise has new owners.
A partnership of VAC Development, Ascent Real Estate...
Boise
‘Life-changing for us’: Coffee shop opens at HP Boise, provides jobs for adults with disabilities
Employees at HP’s Boise campus have a new coffee shop — and adults with disabilities across the Treasure Valley have a new space to...
Meridian/W Ada
More shops, restaurants planned for S. Meridian corridor
Several new shops and restaurants could soon line a major road in South Meridian.
According to preapplication documents filed with the City of Meridian, Lockehouse...
County
‘Desperately asking’: Remote Idaho town with 32 residents could get gas station
Commercial fuel sales could soon return to Yellow Pine after several years with the nearest fuel pumps hours away in McCall and Cascade.
An application to...
Meridian/W Ada
California activewear store planned for The Village at Meridian
Another national athletic brand is coming to The Village at Meridian.
Permits filed with the City of Meridian show Vuori, the California-based activewear brand, plans...
Retail
AI & ice cream: ChatGPT CEO touts new tool for Albertsons to improve operations
Boise-based Albertsons is diving in on artificial intelligence, including using ChatGPT to help merchandize its stores.
The company was featured at OpenAI’s DevDay earlier this...
Business
Albertsons sees strong earnings, says it is working to battle inflation
Albertsons is riding high on Wall Street, seeing its stock pop by double digits after strong earnings growth and the announcement of a share...
Boise
‘Petite’: New gift shop is now open in Boise
A new gift shop just opened on the Boise Bench offering unique, hand-picked treasures.
Owner Becca Bailey opened Dash and Doyle, located at 4919 W...
Deals
Changing names: Bruneel Tire locations transition to new Oregon ownership
You might have noticed a change at your local Bruneel tire store. The long-standing Bruneel name has been removed from the building.
The 11...
Deals
Jacksons buys Cali. chain, considers possibilities for ‘gas station cuisine’
Meridian-based Jacksons Food Stores is bulking up in the Golden State.
Jacksons acquired a set of 24 convenience stores across Northern California, increasing its footprint...
Business
Albertsons rolls out new travel perk, promising big savings on trips
Boise-based Albertsons is taking a page from rival Costco's playbook — launching a new travel booking service that can funnel cash back to customers.
The...
Construction
Mall comes tumbling down: Idaho mall removed for new concept
A sister mall to Boise Towne Square is no more.
Crews with Radix Construction wrapped up demolition of the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck, a...
Business
Judge: Albertsons can’t go on ‘fishing expedition’ into ’embarrassing’ conduct of Kroger’s ex-CEO
Former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen convinced another judge to let the details of his mysterious departure from the grocery giant stay a secret.
Lori Will,...
Meridian/W Ada
Meridian doesn’t have a Target (really). Ten Mile plan could change that
The search for an anchor tenant for The District at Ten Mile may have hit the bullseye.
A zoning verification letter filed with the City...
Eagle
Another Costco? Retail giant eyes site on Idaho 55
Costco is considering building yet another new store in the Treasure Valley, this time in Eagle near the city limit with Boise.
The wholesale retail...
Meridian/W Ada
ICYMI: Buc-ee’s eyes first Idaho location in Meridian
BoiseDev is closed for the holiday. We'll be back and rolling Tuesday. Here's one of our most-read stories of the summer, in case you...
Business
Kroger’s ex-CEO won’t have to detail ’embarrassing’ thing he did to get fired, for now
A judge in Ohio got the details on the "embarrassing" details of Rodney McMullen's split from Kroger this spring, and has ruled that those...
Business
Longtime CEO who steered WinCo to employee ownership dies
One of the founding leaders of the company that became WinCo Foods, and its long-time CEO, Bill Long, has died. He was 87, according...
Meridian/W Ada
No hitch in this giddy up: Rancher Hat Bar coming to The Village
This fall, patrons at The Village at Meridian can soon step into a custom Western experience.
The Rancher Hat Bar is set to open up...
Eats
Food + books = New concept now open in Meridian
A one-stop shop for bookworms and aspiring chefs is coming to life in Meridian.
Cooks and Books is a combination bookstore and cooking class studio...
Business
Albertsons’ attorneys want to know why Kroger ousted CEO. Now he has to tell judge about it in case involving singer Jewel
Folk singer Jewel sued Kroger, saying the grocery giant breached a contract over a wellness festival in Cincinnati. Now, a judge says the company's...
Garden City
Starbucks has an eye on another location in Garden City
A well-known coffee shop could expand yet again in Garden City.
According to public records, Starbucks plans to take over the old Mountain America Credit...
Meridian/W Ada
Mix of homes, retail, industrial could take shape at Chinden and Highway 16
A 27-acre property at the intersection of Chinden Blvd. and McDermott could soon become a mix of homes, industrial buildings, and retail.
Pre-application documents filed...
Business
Digital digits: Albertsons testing electronic price tags in several Idaho stores
If you've walked into Albertsons' large Market Street store in Meridian lately, you might have noticed something new on the shelves: digital pricing labels.
The...
Business
Albertsons demands to know: what did Kroger’s CEO do to get fired?
Why did the board of Kroger abruptly fire its CEO after five decades with the company?
That's what Albertsons Companies is demanding to know as...
Business
Kendall Auto buys Bronco Motors
The bottom line is... new owners.
Grant L. Petersen Jr. has sold Bronco Motors and its six local dealerships to Kendall Auto Group, which is...
Retail
New Boise bridal shop says ‘yes’ to State Street location
Ivoire Bridal Atelier is now open off State Street in Boise, offering a handpicked selection of wedding gowns and accessories.
The shop provides personalized...
Business
It’s your pharmacy: Albertsons sees strong quarter on drugs & digital
Boise-based Albertsons saw its revenue increase during the latest quarter, fueled by growth in digital sales and its pharmacy business.
The company's "identical sales," which...
Boise Downtown
Apartments could pop up next to Whole Foods
A developer is eyeing a new six-story apartment building next to Boise's Whole Foods store.
Saint Alphonsus Health System owns a 1.7-acre site along Myrtle...
Meridian/W Ada
You Asked: Is Target still planned for Meridian Rd.?
Plans for a Target off Meridian Rd. appear to have fallen through.
In 2024, BoiseDev reported that Target was considering a location off Waltman Ln....
Retail
Empty for nearly a decade, local company takes over old Walgreens
A long-empty Walgreens will see new life.
Idaho Fitness Factory, the locally-owned chain of gyms, took over the former drug store at 3212 E. Chinden...
Eats
Earl & Eddy, together again: hot sandwich chain opens in new spot after spring closure
A hot sandwich chain well known for its location at Walt Disney World in Florida... is back in the Treasure Valley.
Earl of Sandwich closed...
Nampa
‘Better tie-in’: Nampa Gateway gets new name, focus for large center on I-84
The Nampa Gateway Center is getting a sweet new name — and look.
Gardner Co. has renamed the outdoor mall, which opened in 2007, as...
Caldwell
Fred Meyer announces it plans to build 8th local store
A new grocery store is slated for Caldwell.
Fred Meyer announced that it plans to open a new 155,000 sq. ft. store at the intersection...
McCall
McCall made business take down water ski roof. It just put it back up
Water skis that once lined the roof of a downtown McCall business are back.
Cade Huskinson, who owns Laketown Clothing Company at 200 Lenora St.,...
Boise Bench
Conflict between Boise law & Fred Meyer rules scuttled a development. A new group is trying again
The City of Boise said a property owner couldn’t build an oil change business on the Boise Bench. Now, another group is pitching the...
Business
Albertsons pushes back, says Kroger was ‘disorganized,’ and denies ‘backchanneling’ claims about new CEO Morris
The two largest pure-play grocers in the country wanted to combine into one. Now, they want to score points against each other in court.
Boise-based...
Retail
Rite Aid auctioned off. CVS will buy at least some of Idaho’s last 8 stores. Albertsons also buying some assets
The remaining Rite Aid prescription lists and stores may soon have new owners, including Boise-based Albertsons.
The company announced it would sell more than 1,000...
Retail
Albertsons to again add store brand focused on convenient at-home meals
Boise-based Albertsons is launching another store brand, centered on a line of marinated meats.
The company announced today it is adding Chef's Counter, a series...
Eagle
Eagle OKs 14-building development near Eagle Island
A new commercial office park is coming to a rural pocket of Eagle.
Last month, the Eagle City Council unanimously approved a design review...
Boise W
You Asked: What’s being built in old Rite Aid on Fairview?
As pharmacy giant Rite Aid has exited the Boise market over the last few years, it has left many former stores empty and on...
Business
GLP-1 weight loss drugs help grow Albertsons pharmacy. Co. says users could be ‘more profitable’ shoppers
In the 1990s, Albertsons advertised on the radio and TV with a simple slogan: It's Your Store.
These days, the slogan could be "It's Your...
Business
Future of remaining area Rite Aid stores in doubt after chain declares second bankruptcy
The future of the few remaining Rite Aid stores in the Treasure Valley and McCall are in doubt, after the chain filed for bankruptcy...
Boise Downtown
Rediscovered Books to leave 8th St. in Downtown Boise for new, larger location
Downtown Boise's independent bookshop is moving to new digs.
Rediscovered Books announced Monday that it will be relocating this summer from its 8th Street...
Eagle
National floor coverings retailer plans large warehouse store in Eagle
A national floor covering chain will open a large new store at the Eagle Island Marketplace, according to permits.
Floor & Decor, the Georgia-based chain...