It’s still possible to see the arched entrance to the San Francisco Dugout store, which closed over three years ago in downtown Walnut Creek, which has been bricked over for the Crate & Barrel move across the street from their current, temporary spot in the former Neiman Marcus building.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Sneaker store Sole Connextion is opening soon at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where Vepublic used to be. Check out their Instagram page here. I wonder if this will be like Bottom Bunk Sneaker House?
3250 Buskirk Ave, Pleasant Hill
The baby goods store buybuy BABY is closing in Pleasant Hill next to Best Buy.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The menswear shop State & Liberty opened recently at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where Pandora used to be. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
We founded State and Liberty because we could not find a dress shirt that fit our athletic build. After years of spending a fortune on custom shirts and tailoring costs, we decided to fix the problem ourselves.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
The eyeglass brand Warby Parker is coming to City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here.
From their website:
Warby Parker was started to create an alternative. By circumventing traditional channels, designing glasses in-house, and engaging with customers directly, we’re able to provide higher-quality, better-looking prescription eyewear at a fraction of the going price.
Lafayette Clocktower
It’s sad news that after six years in business, Bel & Bunna’s Books has closed at Lafayette Clocktower. According to a Facebook post, they were, “two months behind in rent and have been served with a pay or quit notice from the landlords”. In addition to facing competition from Amazon, the COVID-19 pandemic likely made things even more challenging for the store. Despite this, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to shop there with my children over the years.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
After almost 10 years absent from Broadway Plaza, the crystal store Swarovski has made a trimphant return to Broadway Plaza in downt0wn Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last September, we learned that the sustainable shoe brand Allbirds would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, and they have now opened. Check out their online selection here. When I dropped by over the weekend, some merchandise was on sale for 25% off, and there was a distinctive Walnut Creek pin to celebrate the opening. I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable the wool runner shoes felt!
1406 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that the outdoor furniture store Yardbird is coming to downtown Walnut Creek where Sprint used to be. Check out their online selection here.
I assumed this was going to be a restaurant but I confused it with the restaurant Yard House at the Veranda in Concord.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that women’s clothing store Evereve is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek where Soft Surroundings used to be. Check out their online selection here.