Orinda Theatre Square
Earlier this summer we learned that a new baby food subscription service called Square Baby would be opening a retail shop in Orinda Theatre Square and they have now opened. Check out their online shop here and find out more about their story and founder’s background here. Currently their baby food is made locally in Oakland at a commercial kitchen.
More photos after the jump…
Alamo Plaza
In the spring we learned that the pet supply and grooming store Bark Avenue would be opening in Alamo Plaza, partly where Loard’s Ice Cream used to be and they have now opened. Check out their services here. Information about their DIY dog washes can be found here.
Willows Shopping Center, Concord
Spirit Halloween is coming to the Willows shopping center in Concord, this time in a larger spot where Cost Plus World Market used to be before jumping ship to nearby Veranda shopping center. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics is opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek next month according to the display in front of the location next to the soon to open Johnny Was and Free People. Check out their online shop here and read an article about the founder Raymond Cloosterman here.
From their website:
They are everywhere: at any given moment, of every single day, waiting to be discovered, eager to share the beauty within them. They are the seemingly meaningless moments we all tend to overlook.
Rituals unveils these moments and reminds you to experience them with joy. Whether it’s taking a nice long bath or creating a homey atmosphere with the rich scent of Asian incense, Rituals allows you to find happiness in the smallest of things.
Thanks to everyone who sent word that Orchard Supply Hardware is closing all stores by year end. According to this NBC Bay Area article, “employees were informed of the permanent shutdown Tuesday, and store liquidations will begin Thursday.” OSH opened a couple of years ago in the Downtown Pleasant Hill shopping center and there are also nearby locations in San Ramon, Moraga, and Concord.
155 Railroad Ave, Danville
The gift shop and arts & crafts store Handworks of Danville is closing their retail store August 25th (according to an employee I spoke with over the weekend) after 25 years in business. They plan on offering an online shop which you can check out here.
From their Facebook page:
After 25 years, we are closing the retail store in Danville downtown at the end of August.
It has been sure fun but retail is all going online and local stores are all struggling. So we have decided to take Handworks also full online in few months after we close the retail store.
We have everything in the store including all gift items, display units and unique vintage furniture on clearance sale. Everything must go before Aug 20th
so please stop by asap and loadup on amazing gift for all your family and friends.
Danville Hotel Town Center
Macy’s-owned skincare company Bluemercury is coming to Danville Hotel Town Center on Hartz Ave. this fall, where Heavenly Couture used to be. A couple of years ago they opened in nearby Lafayette at La Fiesta Square so their expansion in the East Bay continues. Check out their website here and find out more about the founders here.
Sunvalley Shopping Center
A new convenience store called Street Corner Sips, Snax & Stuff is coming soon to the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out a description for their mall locations here.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
Sole Desire Shoes has relocated from their downtown Danville location to the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. Check out the brands they carry here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that the men’s clothing store Bonobos would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where another men’s clothing store, Ministry of Supply used to be and they have now opened. Check out their online store here.