Willows Shopping Center, Concord
It’s that time again of See’s Candies popup stores sprouting all over the Bay Area. In the photo above you can see one See’s Candies popup in Willows Shopping Center in Concord but I’ve seen them almost anywhere I go these days. Is it my imagination or are there more of them this year? I love the butterscotch lollipops! What is your favorite?
1513 Cypress St, Walnut Creek
A new cryotherapy center called Renew Cryotherapy is opening in downtown Walnut Creek next to Wax Parlor on Cypress St. Check out this Mercury News article about these new cryotherapy centers opening up in the Bay Area or this Wikipedia entry for info and decide for yourself whether this is a fad or something here to stay. Has anyone ever tried this out? What is it like?
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that CorePower Yoga has opened in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Check out their schedule here. Earlier this year they opened in downtown Walnut Creek.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Continuing with the latest store openings in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek is the women’s sports clothing store Athleta which opened last week. Below you’ll see the old pop-up location next to Starbucks, also within Broadway Plaza.
Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center
In October we learned that Orchard Hardware would be replacing Lucky Supermarket in the Downtown Pleasant Hill Shopping Center and it looks like they will be opening very soon. I dropped by over the weekend and the inside looks finished. In fact while I was there a handful of people stopped by thinking it was already open. Any day now… Until then there’s always Home Depot in Concord.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
With the initial redevelopment finished, the Broadway Plaza store openings keep coming as Apex by Sunglass Hut opened over the weekend in downtown Walnut Creek in a small but great location right next to Macy’s. Interestingly, there is already a Sunglass Hut on the other side of Broadway Plaza near Neiman Marcus but this store will feature more sports eyewear. That being said Sunglass Hut still carries Oakley so I’m not sure how thrilled they are with Apex opening nearby…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
It’s been a couple of years but the Danish shoe store Ecco is back at a new location next to Macy’s in Broadway Plaza. Previously they were located on the backside of Broadway Plaza so they should be getting a lot more foot traffic now.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
ivivva, the girls’ athletic wear clothing store, has relocated from their downtown Walnut Creek showroom to a more popular spot right near Macy’s in Broadway Plaza. ivivva is owned by lululemon, which is also relocating to Broadway Plaza this spring.
I like how the new Broadway Plaza store fronts are allowed to have their own unique designs, signage, colors and textures as this makes for a more interesting look compared to the more identically monotonous designs of past and which are visible in other shopping areas where all stores have the same exact awnings, typefaces etc.
3569C Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Last month we learned about a new luxury clothing boutique and home accessories shop called piece. would be opening in the Lafayette Clocktower building in downtown Lafayette and they are now open. Early next year they plan on expanding into the space next door next to Lace & Bustle Bridal.
From their Facebook page:
A uniquely edited and carefully curated collection of luxury items for the woman, man, and home.
For when you need that perfect…piece.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
We learned that the active wear clothing store Kit & Ace (created by the same person who founded Lululemon) was coming to Broadway Plaza back in June and they are now open despite the unfinished store front. If you look closely you can see there are two mannequins out front featuring their clothing.