Apple is expanding its retail footprint in Ada County with the opening of a new store in Meridian, marking the tech giant’s second location in the Boise area. As first reported by eciks.org, the 10,000-square-foot facility is set to launch in September 2026 at The Village at Meridian shopping complex. This development signals continued commercial growth for the Treasure Valley as major national retailers invest in local infrastructure.
New Retail Investment in Meridian
The new Apple Store will be located at 3300 E. Longwing Lane, Suite 130, situated next to a Pottery Barn within the expanding Village at Meridian complex. Building permits filed with the City of Meridian indicate that improvements to the site are valued at $8 million. SAJO Inc. has been hired as the general contractor for the construction project.
This opening represents a significant addition to the local economy, bringing high-end technology retail closer to residents in southern Ada County. The store complements the existing Apple location at Boise Towne Square rather than replacing it, allowing the company to serve a broader geographic area across the Treasure Valley. For homeowners and business owners in Meridian, this type of private sector investment often brings increased foot traffic and potential ancillary economic benefits to surrounding properties.
The Village at Meridian Expansion
The Apple Store is part of a larger wave of retail activity at The Village at Meridian. Initial stores at the complex are scheduled to open in September, with the full expansion expected to be completed by February 2027. The development includes a mix of high-end retailers and dining options.
Alongside Apple, the complex will feature Pottery Barn, Alo, Vuori, Kendra Scott, Tecovas, Tempur-Pedic, and Gorjana. Dining establishments joining the area include The Capital Grille, Paris Baguette, Culinary Dropout, and Flower Child. This concentration of national brands suggests a shift toward upscale retail in Meridian, catering to consumers seeking premium goods without traveling to downtown Boise.
Apple’s History in Idaho
Apple’s first Idaho store opened at Boise Towne Square on September 11, 2010. That location holds a notable place in local history as the first Apple Store in the nation to reopen following COVID-19 closures in 2020. The new Meridian location arrives 16 years after the company’s initial entry into the Idaho market.
Globally, Apple plans to open or renovate approximately 50 stores by 2027, indicating a broader strategy of physical retail expansion alongside its digital services. The decision to place a second store in Boise highlights the region’s growing importance as a tech hub. This follows other major corporate commitments to the area, such as Micron’s workforce training center and its recent $10 billion investment pledge through 2036.
Impact on Local Commerce
The arrival of major retailers like Apple often influences local real estate values and commercial leasing rates. For Ada County taxpayers, private development projects funded by corporate capital rather than public money represent a positive trend in economic self-sufficiency. The Village at Meridian expansion adds to the region’s commercial diversity, offering residents more choices while generating sales tax revenue for the city.
As the Treasure Valley continues to grow, developments like this underscore the area’s appeal to national brands. With the full complex completion slated for early 2027, Meridian is poised to see a sustained period of commercial activity that could reshape the local shopping landscape in southern Ada County.