Downtown Bellevue’s PetSmart, a staple for pet products, services, and small animals, is set to close its doors for good. Located at 100 108th Avenue Northeast, the store’s final day of operation will be Sunday, February 8, according to an employee. PetSmart has been part of the Bellevue community since […]
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Luxury Bed Store Hästens to Open First WA Location in Bellevue
Hästens, the Swedish family-owned company known for its high-end mattresses, bedding, and pillows, is set to open its first location in Washington State. The store will be located in Downtown Bellevue at 188 Bellevue Way NE, Suite #5, in the retail space at One88 condominiums. The opening is scheduled for […]
Discover Mykal Aubry’s Sculptures at Avenue and InterContinental Bellevue
Located in the heart of Bellevue, Avenue Bellevue, the two-tower mixed-use development, features a blend of residences, retail spaces, and a luxury hotel. In July 2024, Avenue Bellevue welcomed the opening of the InterContinental Bellevue at The Avenue, a luxury hotel offering 208 rooms. The two-tower project also includes a […]
Proposed Mixed-Use Project to Feature Affordable Housing and KidsQuest Museum
An updated proposal for a mixed-use development at 995 118th Avenue SE in Bellevue has been submitted to the City of Bellevue, changing the original plan outlined in November 2022. The new plan seeks to rezone the 4.55-acre site from its initial designation as Office/Limited Business 2 (OLB2) to Neighborhood […]
Himalayan Coffee to Open at One Bellevue Center
Himalayan Coffee, a family-owned business based in Seattle, is set to expand to Bellevue with a new location at One Bellevue Center. Scheduled to open in March 2025, the coffee shop will be located at 411 108th Avenue NE, marking its first location outside Seattle. Known for its commitment to […]
Barnes & Noble Now Open at Bellevue Square
Barnes & Noble has officially opened its doors at Bellevue Square. The new store, located at 1140 Bellevue Square on the first floor, occupies the former Z Gallerie space, next to Gap and Foot Locker and directly below Zara. The opening marks the return of Barnes & Noble to Bellevue […]
First Bassett Furniture Showroom Opens in Bellevue
Seldens, a family-owned business with a history in home furnishings, has opened its First Bassett showroom in Bellevue. This expansion brings the family’s presence in the region to two showrooms, with the other located in Tacoma, plus two Summer House outdoor furniture showrooms, and three Seldens showrooms. The new Bellevue […]
Salt & Straw Ice Cream Shop Cancels Plans for Avenue Bellevue Location
Salt & Straw, the popular ice cream shop with a large following, has pulled out of Avenue Bellevue, the two-tower luxury development located at Northeast 8th Street. According to a report from Puget Sound Business Journal, although they will no longer be leasing space at Avenue, they continue to search […]
Downtown Bellevue Leads Eastside Office Market Comeback at End of 2024
According to a report by Broderick Group, the Eastside office market ended the fourth quarter of 2024 with mixed results. While there were challenges like high vacancy rates across the region, Downtown Bellevue remained a key location for businesses, especially in the tech industry. Downtown Bellevue’s Recovery Despite concerns about […]
Walmart to Open New Bellevue Office
Walmart has announced the opening of a new office location in Bellevue, specifically designed for its campus associates in the Greater Seattle area. A company spokesperson confirmed the site will be located in the Skyline Tower at 10900 NE 4th Street. This move emphasizes Walmart’s recognition of the Seattle/Bellevue area […]