Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The skincare shop Resveralife, which opened last April in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek has rebranded as Skin 17.
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Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last week we learned that Ray-Ban would be taking over the Apex sunglasses store in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they have now opened. Considering they are both owned by the Italian eyewear company Luxottica I’m not surprised they opened so quickly. Looks like Oakley just couldn’t compete with the allure of the iconic brand Ray-Ban. In fact, I realized after entering the store to browse I myself was wearing a pair of Ray-Bans which one of the employees kindly offered to clean for me. If you’re looking for Ray-Ban glasses this is the place to check out!
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
The toy store G.R. Doodlebug and Read Booksellers, (same owners), will be closing due to retirement this summer in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Currently everything is 40% off.
Last week the giant online retailer Amazon bought the high-end supermarket Whole Foods and as other supermarket chains shudder as their stock prices drop, shoppers are left wondering how this will affect them. Will we start start getting groceries delivered by drone? Not around here, but with all that money Amazon makes and tech knowledge they have, supermarkets are right to be worried.
Will human cashiers be replaced by self-service checkout options? Will big data allow Amazon to track use personally to make better recommendations and discounts as well as invade our privacy to a greater extent? What do you envision will happen at Whole Foods?
1401 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Union & Fifth, a high-end discount clothing reseller with 75% of the proceeds going directly to the charity of the donor’s choice is opening a pop-up shop in downtown Walnut Creek where Chico’s used to be. They will be open through October. Check for updates on their Facebook page here and check out the brands they carry and charities they support on their website here.
Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Drift Co, the Pleasanton-based clothing boutique opened their second location over the weekend in Blackhawk Plaza in Danville. Specializing in “curating the best brands in swim, active and travel lifestyle”, they have a really nice selection of clothes and accoutrements. Check out their offerings on their website here.
From their website:
We all dream of our next big adventure. Drift co was dreamt up in pursuit of styling those adventures and bringing all the fun of fashion and glam into your most memorable moments. These are the moments that photos are made of so come drift away with us.
Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek
GNC closed a couple of months ago in Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek. This is right next to where T.J. Maxx will be located, previously the Fresh & Easy supermarket. There is a sign in the windows directing people to visit their Pleasant Hill location instead.
Veranda Shopping Center, Concord
The look of the new Veranda Shopping Center in Concord next to WIllows Shopping Center is starting to take shape with the first buildings that looks similar to Spanish Colonial Revival and Mission Revival architecture. So far we know of the following shops which will be opening here:
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
APEX by Sunglass Hut opened in the initial phase (late 2015) of the Broadway Plaza redevelopment next to Macy’s and they are going to become a Ray-Ban store. Both brands are owned by the Italian eyewear company Luxottica, and APEX also carried Ray-Ban.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last year the San Francisco-based, Paris-inspired clothing store Les Lunes opened in Broadway Plaza next to the fountain and they recently relocated to a much larger spot where Kit and Ace used to be. Check out their collection here.
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