Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In September, we learned that the Italian lingerie boutique Intimissimi would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and their “Opening Soon” signage is now up. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In September, we learned that the Italian lingerie boutique Intimissimi would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and their “Opening Soon” signage is now up. Check out their online selection here.
1537 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the independent bookstore Flashlight Books, which opened in downtown Walnut Creek in 2018, is closing March 24th. According to a Facebook post from the store, the decision to close was made due to a combination of high rent prices and low sales numbers. Since opening in 2018, Flashlight Books had been a popular destination for book lovers in the area. However, the store’s closure will now leave a gap in the community for those looking for a more independent and unique bookstore experience.
I wonder what impact Barnes & Noble, which opened in September a short hop away in Plaza Escuela, had.
3606 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
FedEx has relocated in Lafayette from their La Fiesta Square spot to Mt. Diablo Blvd. where Lafayette Beauty Store used to be.
Old La Fiesta Square location:
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Los Angeles-based activewear brand Alo Yoga, founded in 2007, is coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where J.Crew is currently located. Find out more about them here and check out their online shop here.
Park Plaza Shops, Lafayette
Pedego, an electric bicycle brand founded in 2008, recently opened a showroom at Park Plaza Shops in Lafayette. For more information, check out their Lafayette page here. The 5 year warranty on parts, battery, frame and even anti-theft protection is great!
I have a RadCity e-bike and enjoy it a lot, particularly on uphill sections. I tend to ride it to the farmers’ market. Being able to set the power assist allows me to still get a good workout.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Brighton Collectibles, a retail store specializing in fashion accessories, which had been at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek in this same spot since before the remodel back in 2014, has closed. Shop their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
J.Crew, the popular American retail company known for its classic and preppy clothing, announced that it will be closing its Broadway Plaza location in Walnut Creek on January 22nd. Apparently, the future is not bright enough. Soon, you’ll have to leave the East Bay to find a J.Crew store, but you can always shop online wherever you are. For now, most items were 50% off over the weekend.
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
After twelve years, the toy store Five Little Monkeys has closed in downtown Walnut Creek. For many families, this store was a go-to destination for toys, gifts, and special occasions. I remember visiting many times with my young children whenever we found ourselves in downtown Walnut Creek, and it was always a fun experience.
While it’s certainly disappointing for those who have enjoyed shopping at Five Little Monkeys in Walnut Creek, the good news is that their Lafayette location remains open, and customers can continue to browse their selection of toys and gifts there, as well as at their online shop. Additionally, the Lafayette location offers a unique experience, with a Zoltar fortune telling machine available to access.
Agora at South Main, Walnut Creek
Visual Comfort, formerly known as Circa Lighting, is opening a new showroom at Agora at South Main in Downtown Walnut Creek. Customers can also shop their comprehensive selection of decorative and architectural lighting online here.
Founded in Savannah, Georgia in 1998 by Gale Singer, Circa Lighting was created with the vision of disrupting the traditional lighting sales process and offering a well-edited, boutique-like atmosphere for clients to shop in. In addition to their showrooms, the company also aims to provide a similar experience for interior designers, architects, and builders through their well-curated online offerings.
