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January 31, 2026
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Salt & Straw Plans First Bellevue Scoop Shop for Spring Opening: Salt & Straw, an ice cream company based in Portland, will open its first Bellevue location at 10415 NE 4th Street this spring. The announcement follows the company's previous withdrawal from another Bellevue site in 2024, after which it continued searching for a suitable Eastside location. The new shop brings Salt & Straw's popular, creative ice cream flavors to Downtown Bellevue for the first time. The company already has seven stores in Washington, including several in Seattle and Kirkland. (Source: Downtown Bellevue Network on Jan 31)
November 10, 2025
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Vessi to Open First Eastside Retail Store at Bellevue Square This Winter: Canadian footwear retailer Vessi will launch its first Eastside store at Bellevue Square this winter, expanding its footprint into the region. The new location will be on the mall's second level and will feature the brand’s waterproof shoes, apparel, and accessories for all ages. Vessi, known for its innovative Dyma-tex® material, already operates stores in Bainbridge Island and Friday Harbor as well as in other U.S. and Canadian cities. The Bellevue Square opening marks another step in Vessi’s Pacific Northwest growth. (Source: Downtown Bellevue Network on Nov 10)