SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Construction crews are hard at work bringing some new businesses to Gateway Mall. They’re busy building both a Walmart Neighborhood Market and Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant. And thanks to the dry, sunny weather, one of those projects will be finished a bit early. Crews at Gateway Mall are building both a Walmart … Continue reading »
Kids Prepare for Lego Competition
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — Legos, they inspire creativity. They may also inspire future architects and contractors at this weekend’s 2013 Kids Block Competition is happening this weekend. Nine-year-old Dhruthi Mandavilli already has a good idea on how to put together Legos. She’s getting ready to compete in her fourth Block Kids Competition taking place Saturday at … Continue reading »
Report Projects Bleak Future for Stores
EUGENE, Ore. — A Yahoo Finance report lists the top eight retailers expected to close stores during 2013. All of these retailers have stores in Eugene and Springfield. The report said dim holiday sales contributed to less than ideal annual revenue for these companies. Four of the retailers on the list have stores in Valley … Continue reading »
Buffalo Wild Wings Coming to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — If you’ve been looking for a sign that Buffalo Wild Wings is really coming to town, you’ll find it on Gateway Street. The restaurant will take over the space where the long-empty Hollywood Video location stood at Gateway Mall. As of right now, the nearest location is in Corvallis. The Hollywood Video … Continue reading »
Hollywood Video Building Demolished
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — The Hollywood Video store near Gateway Mall was reduced to a pile of bricks Saturday. The store closed years ago, one of many Hollywood Video outlets to go out of business in Lane County. Hollywood Video’s competitor, Blockbuster, is still in the area, but it’s closing locations left and right too. At … Continue reading »
Buffalo Wild Wings Coming to Gateway?
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. — A new business may be swooping in and taking over the long-empty Hollywood Video at Gateway Mall. The city of Springfield says it is still waiting on the papers, but that Buffalo Wild Wings has been talking with them about coming to town. As of right now, the nearest shop is up … Continue reading »
VRC Asks Tattoo Parlor to Move Out
EUGENE, Ore. — A tattoo and retail shop that used to be at Valley River Center just re-opened in its new location at the Gateway Mall. Cry Baby Ink owner Greg Byerly says VRC gave him 30 days notice, as outlined in their lease, to move out and make room for a new tenant. But … Continue reading »
