Get sweet fix at Shugar Shack store
‘Fun for the child in everyone” is the theme of Shugar Shack Chocolatier. This confectionery store plans to open late this month in the space that formerly had Pizza Schmizza just south of Riverstone Cinema.
The sweet specialties include trail mix, chocolate barbecue snacks, chocolate popcorn, shugarberries, sea-turtles, pastries, gelato, holiday specials, gift baskets and American heroes. Drinks include coffee and smoothies. Customers will be able to watch the treats being made.
Coming in October from Jacksonville, Fla., where she had three stores in the Southeast, owner Susann Marino said her family chose Coeur d’Alene after checking out Sandpoint and Missoula also.
She anticipates having four employees with daily hours of about 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. depending on the “busy” factor. The shugarshack.com website is just developing. Phone 888-SHUGARS.
Twice is Nice across from fairgrounds
Namebrand clothing at discount prices is the draw for Twice is Nice. The store opened in April in Fairgrounds Center at 4055 Government Way.
The store offers clothing, shoes and accessories for women, men, teens and children with an inventory that offers about 30 percent new and the rest previously owned, including consignments. Brands include Nautica, Dockers, Nike, Polo, Hollister, Abercrombie and American Eagle. The store has dressing rooms and a waiting area.
Owner Julie Bealer grew up in Coeur d’Alene and runs the store with husband Norm and family members. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. Phone (208s) 765-3339.
Fashions also at Smitten Boutique
Contemporary clothing and accessories for women and men are the specialty of Smitten Clothing Boutique that opened in April in the Resort Plaza Shoppes in downtown Coeur d’Alene.
Brand names include Affliction, Sinful, Big Star, Miss Me, Rock Revival, Roar, Billabong and Layermi for women while men’s items include jeans, T-shirts, dress shirts and board shorts. Special events include Women Who Wine gatherings the first Friday evening of the month.
Owners Melissa Valdovinos and Laura Heikkila also have a Smitten Store on Spokane Street in Post Falls. With three employees in Coeur d’Alene, hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 to 8 Fridays and Saturdays and 11 to 5 Sundays. Phone (208) 665-7467.
This week’s tidbits
•Jennifer’s Used Cars has moved from 2307 Fourth St. to 3535 Government Way.
•Eddie Bauer closed its store in downtown Spokane.
•Humanix Staffing & Recruiting moved after 14 years on Schreiber Way to the Saw Professional Building at 1625 Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The agency interviews about 100 employment seekers a month. Phone (208) 664-8958. Visit www.humanix.com.
•Glass Expressions moved from its former location where Twice is Nice is now to the home of owner Carol Gardner. She offers classes in stained glass and glass fusing and custom work. Phone (208) 765-1776.