La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
According to the latest leasing information Berkeley-based Solano Jewelers, established in 1977, is coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette where Nitro Dog used to be. Check out their website here.
La Fiesta Square, Lafayette
According to the latest leasing information Berkeley-based Solano Jewelers, established in 1977, is coming to La Fiesta Square in Lafayette where Nitro Dog used to be. Check out their website here.
39 Moraga Way, Orinda
Sleepy Cat Books has closed in Orinda across from the theater after 10 years and have relocated to Telegraph Ave. in Berkeley. For a local Orinda bookstore check out Orinda Books in Village Square near the library.
The Veranda, Concord
Two kiosks selling cell phone cases and sunglasses popped up recently at the Veranda shopping center in Concord with what looks like more on the way in a different section of the mall. I wonder if they’ll stay open longer than the Liberty Bell Plaza kiosks did in Walnut Creek.
Sunvalley Shopping Center, Concord
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that last week Brookstone declared bankruptcy and is closing all stores including the one at the Sunvalley shopping center in Concord. According to an employee they are expecting to close within the next couple of months.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In April we learned that the clothing store Johnny Was would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and the coming soon signage is now up showing they’ll be opening next month in September. Now that Apple has reopened this part of Broadway Plaza looks completely different with a wide open space making this a great time and location to open. Check out the Johnny Was website here.
990 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Campana Music in Lafayette is having a “store closing sale”. The window signage indicates they have been in business since 1947.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In March we learned that Soft Surroundings, a St. Louis-based women’s catalog retailer would be coming to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and the coming soon signage is now up next to Aldo and although their website still indicates a fall opening, the signage that is up now points to a winter, 2018 opening. Check out their online catalog here.
3557 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
The home decor and gift store Transitions is closing in Lafayette according to a sign in the window. Although you wouldn’t know it from the storefront, according to the yelp reviews there is a hair salon in back. I’ve walked by there dozens of times and had no idea it was also a salon.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The Apple store reopened in Broadway Plaza over the weekend across the street from their previous location in downtown Walnut Creek. Obviously it’s a beautiful store with tall ceilings, and wrap-around, floor-to-ceiling windows allowing plenty of light in. The front of the store showcases their products while the back of the store features a Genius “grove” instead of “bar” to handle support issues with a giant LCD wall screen splitting the two sections up. The LCD screen area hosts various sessions to learn about Apple products and techniques like photography, music, coding and more. Check out and reserve current sessions here. The reason why it feels so spacious inside is thanks to the basement that was added to store their inventory etc.
Right outside in back are several tables with the patio area extending all the way out to the remodeled fountain and benches. Interestingly the Apple logo at the old store was blacked out but protruded nonetheless; check out this photo and more inside photos after the jump. What do you think of the new store? Has it met your expectations?
More photos after the jump…
100 School St, Danville
A new co-working space is opening this fall in the historic Podva/Shuey House in Danville where Victory Workspace used to be. Check out member pricing here. The owner of The Den used to own nearby Edge boutique which closed last year.
From their website:
The Den on School Street is a premier, membership-based, shared workplace environment where business happens and community thrives. The Den offers its community a warm and comfortable work place in a dynamic and creative environment that promotes creativity, productivity and focus.
In addition, The Den on School Street offers connection. More than just a place to work, this is a lifestyle environment that encourages a strong sense of community and collaboration. Come and experience The Den today or call to set up a tour at your convenience.