A LONG-AWAITED chapter is due to begin for a JCPenney location that closed its doors almost five years ago.
The 50,000-square-foot retail space in Idaho will finally welcome a new tenant tomorrow.
The old JCPenney location is finally being transformed after years standing empty (stock)[/caption]
For years now, locals near the Lewiston Center have eagerly anticipated the news of what would fill the huge space.
Remaining empty since JCPenney left, it’s been revealed that another iconic storefront will moving in.
CRAFT LOVERS REJOICE
Hobby Lobby will instead be taking up the vacant space.
The new store will open up its doors on June 9, and shoppers are preparing for summer craft hauls.
The location will be open Monday through Saturday, from 9am to 8pm.
Known for its wide range of inventory, the chain offers over 80,000 products.
Shoppers can find everything from home decor and floral arrangement supplies to party planning essentials, fabric, and much more.
Lewiston Center management shared their enthusiasm, calling it a “big win” for the community.
“Their arrival brings not only a beloved national brand to our community but also new energy and opportunity for the Lewiston Center and the region as a whole,” shared Center Manager Billy Jeffrey Scharnhorst.
“This addition enhances the shopping experience for our residents and visitors, while supporting local jobs and economic growth.”
FAN LOVE
Hobby Lobby’s arrival has already stirred excitement among local craft enthusiasts, DIY decorators, and bargain hunters.
With warmer weather finally here, it’s a chance to stock up on decor for the home and crafting activities for the holidays.
In a post on Facebook, most commenters have expressed happiness at the new opening.
One person wrote, “So happy for Lewiston! I remember when the mall was a great place to spend family time and get great things!”
Another comment read, “Fantastic, I love Hobby Lobby.”
A lot of locals have shared that they will be stocking up on crafts and goods ahead of summer.
“I can’t wait for Brinley and I to go do a massive summer haul,” one excitedly wrote.
The store is expected to draw significant crowds.
It marks a great opportunity for eager shoppers to explore its extensive selection of craft supplies and home accents.
For the Lewiston Center, it marks a welcome revival of a key retail space and increased foot traffic.
This comes as popular chain Buc-ee’s continues its nationwide expansion.
Hobby Lobby fans are desperate to start their summer crafting hauls (stock)[/caption]
