Dollar Store moving to former Kmart location
The Dollar Store is gearing up for a move that will double its display space and selection of merchandise.
The store, at 13124 E. Sprague Ave., is liquidating merchandise at 88 cents an item and will close by the end of June, said Bill Rice, Eastern Washington area manager for LOI Distributing, Inc. LOI Distributing Inc. operates 39 stores in Washington and Oregon.
The new Dollar Store will open in the old Kmart building, 15033 E. Sprague Ave. “We expect to be open by early August,” said Rice, adding that the store plans to double its workforce of eight.
The company is renting the middle 25,000 square feet of the building, which gives the store 12,000 more square feet than at its current location. Rice said the additional space will allow the company to expand its offerings of house wares, food, party supplies and health and beauty items.
“We have various size stores throughout the state. We have several stores that are over 20,000 square feet.”
The new store will be similar in size and product selection to the large store that opened on Wednesday at 4512 N. Market St.
New Subway to open
The Subway at 307 N. Sullivan Road is moving into a new location in the retail center at Broadway and Sullivan.
In December, Ron Janney and Doug Romney purchased three Subway franchises, located on Sullivan, Pines and Sprague and on North Market.
They decided to move the Sullivan franchise, which Janney expects to open the third week of June.
The new East Broadway shop has the company’s latest Tuscan decor and 350 additional square feet of space.
Janney said the three stores are getting new ovens and will offer toasted subs starting in July.
Economic Update Rally scheduled
The Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Economic Update Rally Wednesday that features three regional companies, which have gained national recognition for their emerging technologies.
“The emerging technology is pretty exciting,” said Eldonna Gossett, president and CEO of the chamber.
Leaders of Vivato, Next IT Corp. and Isothermal Systems Research will speak.
Gossett said attendees will learn about the creativity and marketing that has fueled the companies’ success and how their success has a ripple effect on the local economy.
The event, co-sponsored by Economic Development Council includes a continental breakfast, at 7 a.m., provided at no charge by Centennial Properties Inc., Stonebaker McQuary Agency Group Inc. and Numerica Credit Union.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Monday by calling 924-4994.
Women’s fitness center to open
A women’s fitness facility is opening at 11408 E. Sprague Ave., near Halpin’s Pharmacy and Treasure Room
Slim and Tone 30-Minute Workout for Women is a local franchise for an international company, and will open next Saturday with a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Owned by Rena VanMatre and Patti Mitchell, the gym will offer circuit training, strength training and the Nutrisystem nutritional program.
VanMatre, who is completing coursework to become a certified personal trainer, said the center plans on adding yoga and Pilates.
Introductory packages are offered for the first 100 members who sign a year’s contract. The discount reduces the annual cost by $100, reducing monthly fees to $29 a month.
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, call 926-8663.