Seven Planet to Open in Portland

As reported late last month, Sameunderneath as we knew it is no longer, with the exit of founder Ryan Christensen, the announcement of the NW 23rd location’s closure, and the purchase of the company by a new local brand, LFI (Love, Faith, and Influence). I just spoke with DJ Widmer of LFI, and it turns out the 4000 N Mississippi location of Sameunderneath is on its way out too. (You can read more about the new LFI brand, debuting for fall, over on MOD). Next month it will become Seven Planet, which bills itself as a “the world’s first green general store.” There is currently only one physical location, in Sandpoint, Idaho, although you can also shop online—a quick browse through is kind of underwhelming, but the concept has potential. Its shopping categories include apparel (including Sameunderneath, to be joined by LFI), energy (empty, but I’m hoping for a wide selection of energy efficient light bulbs and batteries), food (think snacks, not groceries), health (think mineral makeup), household (incense, soap, etc), shelter (another empty category, but I’m guessing furniture), and travel, which has one item: membership in Better World Club, the environmentally friendly alternative to AAA. I have a message out to get more info on the new arrival, including a more precise opening date, but in the meantime, has anyone here been to the original Idaho location? Is it awesome? Is it lame?