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5 stories on Boise’s changing scene: Kohl’s, Wells Fargo closures reflect shifts

Stories by Idaho Statesman journalists, with AI summarization

Boise is experiencing a wave of store shutdowns that signal changing consumer habits and economic pressures. Kohl's closed its Boise Towne Square store as part of a nationwide effort to shutter underperforming stores, following similar closures by retailers like Sears and Forever 21. Wells Fargo is also scaling back, closing multiple local branches and laying off workers as more people shift to digital banking.

Rite Aid plans to close additional area stores amid bankruptcy, while some of its remaining locations could be acquired by CVS. These closures, along with the abrupt end of Boise Medical Clinic, reflect some of the challenges facing both national chains and local businesses in the city.

Man walks into Kohl’s department store at Boise Towne Square mall, Jan. 19, 2024. By David Staats

NO. 1: STRUGGLING KOHL’S DEPARTMENT STORE CHAIN CLOSES THIS BOISE-AREA STORE. WHAT WE KNOW

The company hopes the closures will ensure it stays in business for years to come. | Published January 10, 2025 | Read Full Story by Angela Palermo

Forever 21 closed store located at the Arden Fair mall in Sacramento, CA. By CRAIG KOHLRUSS

NO. 2: ‘EVERYTHING MUST GO:’ SO LONG TO THIS BIG NONANCHOR FASHION STORE AT BOISE TOWNE SQUARE

Signs at the store say everything is 10-40% off. | Published February 21, 2025 | Read Full Story by Angela Palermo

Wells Fargo & Co. closed its Collister branch at 4630 W. State St. in Boise. By David Staats

NO. 3: A MAJOR NATIONAL BANK CUTS BACK IN BOISE, CLOSING BRANCHES AND LAYING OFF WORKERS

“As we optimize our branch network, we are focused on evolving our branch presence,” a bank spokesperson says. | Published March 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by David Staats

Filling Medical Form, document, stethoscope By Prapass Pulsub

NO. 4: STATE SUES BOISE CLINIC THAT SOLD ERECTILE-DYSFUNCTION TREATMENT. THIS IS WHY

The medical clinic said it offered the latest “breakthrough” treatment for erectile dysfunction. | Published May 28, 2025 | Read Full Story by Angela Palermo

A Rite Aid sign in Boise. By Sarah A. Miller

NO. 5: RITE AID NOW PLANS TO CLOSE 2 MORE IDAHO STORES. HERE’S WHY — AND WHERE

See where the stores are located. | Published May 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Angela Palermo

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.