Kendra Scott, the renowned jewelry retailer, celebrates the grand opening of its new Coralville Iowa River Landing location with a weekend of community-focused events on Thursday, August 22nd.
The IRL location is the brand’s second store in Iowa following the West Des Moines store at Jordan Creek Town Center, which opened in 2019.
Although the store officially opened its doors on August 16th in the premises of the former Funky Zebras boutique, the grand opening celebrations will take place on Thursday.
“We are excited to add a national brand like Kendra Scott to Iowa River Landing,” said Deanna Printy, Iowa River Landing property manager, in a press release. “This is a welcome addition to our store diversity that builds on the energy of the neighborhood and offers visitors another major retailer that focuses on quality.”
Shoppers can enjoy special offers including gifts with purchases over $100, free refreshments and the chance to win custom jewelry and artwork. The local Kendra Scott store recommends registering for the weekend events.
The weekend will feature collaborations with local organizations including the Coralville Food Pantry, Team Breast Friends, University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital and No Foot Too Small, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting important initiatives.
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Partnership for a good cause
Kendra Scott kicks off its grand opening weekend Thursday in partnership with Coralville Food Pantry. Twenty percent of every purchase made between 5 and 7 p.m. will be donated to the nonprofit.
On Friday, from 1-3pm, the store will partner with Team Breast Friends and donate 20% of sales to support local breast cancer awareness initiatives. Free champagne and cookies will be handed out from 4-7pm. A DJ from Muse Entertainment will provide lively background music throughout the evening.
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Kendra Scott is also partnering with the University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. Twenty percent of the proceeds will benefit the hospital’s essential programs.
In addition to free charcuterie and champagne on Saturday, customers can enter a drawing to win a custom Color Bar collection from UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital Champion Kids. They can also win a custom Hawkeye watercolor painting by local artist Julie Gish with Humble Hands.
The good deeds continue on Sunday: 20% of all Kendra Scott purchases between noon and 2 p.m. will benefit No Foot Too Small, an organization that raises awareness about miscarriage and infant mortality. Supporters can also enjoy free lattes from Bittersweet Coffee Co.
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A growing local market
Kendra Scott is joining several new businesses IRL, AllSpice Culinarium, Ekin Nutrition and Hokkaido Ramen House. Later this month, she will be joined by Waggle, an up-and-coming golf apparel and accessories company that sells clothing and gear for men, women and youth.
Kendra Scott is located at 923 E 2nd Ave, Coralville and is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jessica Rish is an entertainment, food and business reporter for the Iowa City Press-Citizen. You can reach her at [email protected] or on X, formerly known as Twitter, @rishjessica_
