You probably remember the smell. That specific, slightly overwhelming mix of expensive candles, fresh linen, and high-end soap that hit you the second you walked through the doors of a Bed Bath and Beyond Spokane WA location. It was a ritual for many of us in the Inland Northwest. Maybe you were heading to the North Division Street spot to find a specific Keurig attachment, or perhaps you were wandering the Valley location just to feel something while looking at weighted blankets.
Then, everything changed.
If you’ve driven past those storefronts lately, you’ve seen the "For Lease" signs or the new tenants moving in. It’s weird. Honestly, seeing a Spirit Halloween or a Burlington where those iconic blue signs used to be feels like a glitch in the Spokane retail matrix. But the story of what happened to Bed Bath and Beyond Spokane WA isn’t just about a company going broke; it’s about how we shop in the 509 and what happens when a retail giant loses its way in a world of two-day shipping and skyrocketing rents.
The Death of the 20% Off Coupon in the Inland Northwest
For years, the Spokane economy felt the presence of Bed Bath and Beyond deeply. We had the big hitters: the store at 4750 North Division Street and the one out in the Spokane Valley at 15300 East Indiana Avenue. These weren't just shops. They were the default destination for every wedding registry from Liberty Lake to Airway Heights.
The strategy was simple. They flooded our mailboxes with those big blue oversized postcards. You know the ones. They were essentially currency in Spokane. I’ve seen people at the Division Street checkout line pull out a stack of coupons from 2014, and the cashiers—bless them—would usually just scan them anyway. That was the magic. It felt like you were winning, even if the prices were marked up to account for the discount.
But that "coupon culture" eventually bit them. In Spokane, where we value a good deal but also have a growing population of transplants from Seattle and California who expect a seamless digital experience, the old-school retail model started to creak. The company tried to pivot to "private label" brands—basically their own generic versions of stuff—and it bombed. People in Spokane didn't go to BB&B for "Everhome" towels; they went for the brands they knew, like Shark, Dyson, and Calphalon. When those disappeared from the shelves, local shoppers just started clicking "Buy Now" on Amazon instead.
What Happened to the Spokane Storefronts?
Retail real estate in Spokane is currently in a state of flux. The North Division corridor is one of the busiest stretches of pavement in the state of Washington, yet it’s littered with the ghosts of big-box retailers. When the Bed Bath and Beyond Spokane WA locations finally shuttered their doors following the 2023 bankruptcy filing, it left massive holes in our shopping centers.
The North Division location was particularly iconic. It sat right in the heart of the retail district, nestled near the NorthTown Mall. When it closed, it wasn't just about lost jobs—though that hit the local community hard—it was about the loss of an anchor. When an anchor store dies, the smaller shops around it start to sweat. The foot traffic that came for a wedding gift often spilled over into nearby restaurants and boutiques.
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Out in the Valley, the story was similar. The Indiana Avenue location was a staple for shoppers heading to the Spokane Valley Mall. It was a massive footprint. In the wake of the closure, we’ve seen a shift toward "discount" retail and "medtail" (medical retail). This is a trend happening across the country, but it feels very specific here. We're seeing more gyms, more clinics, and more deep-discount stores like Ross or Burlington taking over these cavernous spaces. It’s a literal manifestation of the changing middle class in the Inland Northwest.
Is Bed Bath and Beyond Actually Gone for Good?
Well, yes and no. It’s complicated.
If you’re looking for a physical Bed Bath and Beyond Spokane WA to walk into today, you’re out of luck. They are gone. The physical infrastructure—the shelves, the registers, the "Beyond" section filled with weird "As Seen on TV" gadgets—is history. However, the name survived.
After the bankruptcy, Overstock.com bought the brand for about $21.5 million. It was a weird move. Overstock basically ditched their own name and rebranded their entire website as Bed Bath & Beyond. So, if you type the name into your browser while sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Spokane, you’ll find a website. But don't be fooled. It’s not the same company. It’s an online-only furniture and home goods retailer that happens to be wearing the skin of your favorite defunct towel store.
Why Spokane Shoppers Feel the Void
There is a psychological gap left behind. Honestly, where do you go now when you need a high-quality toaster today?
- Target: Great for the basics, but the selection is curated (read: small).
- Macy’s: Still at NorthTown and the Valley Mall, but the vibes are different.
- Local Boutiques: Places like The Kitchen Engine in the Flour Mill are amazing, but they are specialized.
- Walmart: It’s Walmart. Enough said.
The middle-tier, "I want something nice but I don't want to go to a luxury boutique" market in Spokane is currently underserved. This is why you see so many people complaining on local Facebook groups or Reddit threads about the state of North Division retail. We have plenty of places to buy cheap stuff, and a few places to buy very expensive stuff, but the middle ground—the BB&B ground—is a ghost town.
The Economic Impact on the 509
Let's talk numbers, but not the boring kind. When Bed Bath and Beyond Spokane WA closed, it wasn't just a corporate tally. It was dozens of local employees losing their health insurance and their 401ks. The retail sector in Spokane has always been a major employer. While the "Spokane is Growing" narrative is true, that growth is often in healthcare and logistics (shoutout to the Amazon warehouses in Airway Heights and the Valley). Traditional retail jobs are becoming rarer and more precarious.
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The tax revenue loss is also real. Spokane relies heavily on sales tax. Big-box stores like BB&B generated significant revenue for city infrastructure. When those buildings sit empty—or are replaced by lower-revenue tenants—the city feels it. It’s a slow-motion change that affects everything from pothole repairs on Monroe Street to park maintenance in the South Hill.
Navigating the Post-BB&B World in Spokane
If you’re still mourning the loss or just trying to figure out where to get your high-thread-count fix, you have to change your strategy. The era of the "big blue coupon" is dead.
First, let’s be real about the new online Bed Bath & Beyond. It’s basically Overstock. If you’re looking for the exact experience you had at the store on Division, you won't find it there. The shipping is fast, sure, but you can’t touch the fabric. In a city like Spokane, where the weather varies from "surface of the sun" in August to "tundra" in January, being able to feel the weight of a comforter mattered.
Second, support the local alternatives that actually still have a physical presence.
The Kitchen Engine is a local treasure. Located in the Flour Mill, it’s everything a kitchen store should be. They have high-end cookware and gadgets that actually work.
Fred Meyer. Seriously. It’s a Pacific Northwest staple, and their home section is surprisingly robust. It’s not the same as a dedicated home store, but for Spokane shoppers, it’s one of the last places where you can buy a drill, a gallon of milk, and a decent set of wine glasses in one trip.
The Future of the "Beyond"
What’s next for the old Bed Bath and Beyond Spokane WA buildings?
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The North Division site is prime real estate. Expect it to be subdivided. The "mega-store" model is dying. Instead of one giant tenant, property managers are looking to split these spaces into two or three smaller units. This reduces risk. If one tenant fails, you still have two others paying rent. You’ll likely see a mix of fitness centers, discount clothing retailers, or even specialized grocery stores.
In the Valley, the proximity to the mall makes that space valuable for "destination" retail. Think something like a Dave & Buster’s or a specialized sporting goods store. The goal is to give people a reason to get out of their cars and walk into a building—something a towel store just can't do anymore in the age of the internet.
Actionable Steps for Displaced BB&B Fans
If you still have those old gift cards, you're out of luck; they expired long ago during the bankruptcy proceedings. However, if you're looking to fill the void left by the closure, here is how you should pivot:
Don't ignore the "Big Box" remnants. While the dedicated stores are gone, many of the brands that BB&B carried have moved into "store-within-a-store" concepts. Check out the revamped home sections in Kohl’s—they actually partnered with brands to fill the gap left by BB&B.
Go Local for the "Special" Stuff. For wedding registries, skip the national chains and look at local Spokane options. It keeps the money in the community and you get much better customer service than a chatbot on a website.
Beware the Rebrand. If you shop at the "new" online Bed Bath & Beyond, read the reviews carefully. Remember that it is Overstock.com in a different outfit. The return policies and product sourcing are different than the old company.
Monitor the Redevelopment. Keep an eye on local permits for the North Division and Indiana Avenue sites. When new tenants move in, it often signals a shift in the neighborhood's economic health. Supporting the new businesses that take over these spaces is the only way to ensure our retail corridors don't turn into permanent rows of empty windows.
The era of Bed Bath and Beyond Spokane WA is officially over, but the way we shop in the Inland Northwest is just entering its next chapter. It’s a bit more digital, a bit more fragmented, and definitely less coupon-heavy. We might miss the convenience of those massive aisles, but the retail landscape of Spokane has always been resilient. We’ll find new places to buy our oversized mugs and scented candles—it just might take a little more driving and a lot fewer blue postcards.
Check your local Spokane community boards or the Journal of Business for updates on the specific redevelopment plans for the North Division and Spokane Valley sites.