Four new retailers opened Friday as part of an 80,000 square-foot expansion at The Village at Meridian.The new retailers - ALO, Kendra Scott, Gorjana and Tecovas opened at 10 a.m. Friday.Watch as officials welcomed the new store s in a ribbon cutting Friday. LIVE: New stores now open at Village at MeridianThe Village at Meridian celebrated the grand opening with live music, outdoor Pilates, performers and a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Shoppers got their first chance to explore the expansion and shop at Tecovas, Kendra Scott, Gorjana and Alo. With traffic blocked off around the event, visitors could walk between stores and enjoy activities throughout the shopping center.Some shoppers arrived hours before the doors opened to be among the first inside.WATCH The Village at Meridian Expansion Grand Opening Inside The Village at Meridian's New ExpansionI got here about seven, Meridian neighbor Loren Burns told me.Michaela George, another Meridian neighbor, said she arrived around 8 a.m.For George, the expansion is about more than new shopping options.PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Alo opens at the Village at Meridian expansion, with 15 more retailers on the way"I love it! I've been here since before the village was actually put together, so it's really fun getting to see it kind of expand and bring in brands from out of state. i think Tecovas is just going to be the beginning of these awesome brands being brought into idaho," she told me.The grand opening also highlighted the role businesses play in supporting the local community.Meridian Mayor Robert Simison said the expansion represents an opportunity for businesses, both national and local, to work together and contribute to the area's growth.PREVIOUS COVERAGE | The Village at Meridian reveals new stores and restaurants in long-awaited final expansion phaseThe four new stores are just the beginning of the expansion. More retailers and restaurants are expected to open in the coming months.Flower Child is among the next businesses scheduled to open, followed by additional brands including Paris Baguette, Vuori and Tempur-Pedic later in the year.By spring 2027, major retailers and restaurants including Apple, Pottery Barn, Williams Sonoma and The Capital Grille are expected to open their doors.RELATED | ITD removes hundreds of signs from Idaho roadsides ahead of election seasonFor longtime residents, the continued growth is helping establish The Village at Meridian as a destination for shoppers of different ages and interests.Burns said she appreciates that the shopping center offers something for everyone.As the expansion continues, shoppers can expect more options for shopping, dining and entertainment in Meridian.Property Management officials say additional shops are planned for the expanded development, including the opening of Flower Child, Solidcore, Vuori, and 7th Avenue in the next several weeks. Full completion of the expansion is slated for February 2027.PREVIOUS COVERAGE | Alo opens at the Village at Meridian expansion, with 15 more retailers on the wayPREVIOUS COVERAGE | The Village at Meridian reveals new stores and restaurants in long-awaited final expansion phaseThe Village at Meridian invites everyone to celebrate our expansion phase with new stores, live entertainment, experiences and lots of giveaways, Property Management Vice President Hugh Crawford said in a press release. With this initial round of retailer and restaurant openings in the coming weeks, we are cementing our place as the premier destination in the Treasure Valley for first-to-market stores and restaurants.More information is available online. ...read more read less