1537 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The girls and tween clothing store Un Deux Trois, that we learned would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in May, has opened. Check out their website here.
1537 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
The girls and tween clothing store Un Deux Trois, that we learned would be coming to downtown Walnut Creek in May, has opened. Check out their website here.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Back in April we learned that the stores between the new Whole Foods/Safeway and the new Walgreens anchoring the other end would not be demolished but would rather be getting a facelift. As you can see in the above photo the stores remain open while the redevelopment takes place on the front exterior. The second level where ACE is located is just for decoration though.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that according to Macerich’s (the owner of Broadway Plaza) 2015 first quarter earnings report, the clothing store Zara, and Kit and Ace (active wear from the founder of Lululemon) are coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek.
From the Kit and Ace Facebook page:
Kit and Ace designs contemporary luxury apparel, accessories and lifestyle products for men and women. Founded in Vancouver, BC, we have stores across North America and are opening locations internationally in 2015.
We believe in improving the perfect. Our speciality is luxury fabrics with technical properties that allow for easier care, greater comfort and increased functionality. We began with Technical Cashmere™ – machine washable cashmere designed to move with you throughout your day – and we will continue to innovate in both fabric and fashion design.
Check out the Kit and Ace website here. Check out Zara here.
A new cycling gym, Flywheel Sports, is coming to downtown Walnut Creek and will be located in the same building as CoreYoga Power, which opened in February on North Main St.
From their Facebook page:
It began with a simple idea. Make indoor cycling epic. An immersive experience for riders who want something more. Flywheel delivers the best 45 minutes of your day.
Flywheel was founded by a passionate team of fitness experts, dedicated to re-inventing the indoor cycling experience through camaraderie, technology, music and, most importantly, fun.
Led by a NY-based management team with extensive experience in branded sports and fitness ventures, Flywheel was developed by the best in the business, including creative director and legendary indoor cycling instructor Ruth Zukerman.
350 Park St, Moraga
Prominently proclaimed on the Rheem Theatre marquee in Moraga is notice that due to a 60% increase in rent the theater will be “forced to close soon”. The expected closing date is within 30 days.
From their Facebook page:
We are very sad to report that today we received a 60% rent increase from the landlord. We can not afford such an increase and will be forced to close soon. We were given a 30 day notice. Thank you all for the happy memories over the past 5 years, the joy, the laughs and now the tears!
Note that this property is owned separately from the Rheem Shopping Center a few stores down. It looks like the popularity of the Century Theater in Walnut Creek has caused a drop in attendance. What are the possible reasons why the landlord is raising rent? Do they want to force the city to buy the parcel in order to save the theater? Thanks to those who sent word about the closing.
Photos of the inside after the jump…
3569 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
O’Brien Homes, located in the Clocktower in downtown Lafayette is moving next door at the end of June to make room for a new bridal shop called Lace & Bustle Bridal. Check out their Facebook page here for updates.
I was walking by the toy store 5 Little Monkeys in downtown Walnut Creek over the weekend when I spotted this tree surfing swing. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, the Swurfer is on a nationwide tour this summer. I tried the surfing swing and had a blast! If only I had a tree that could handle this. I know one nearby tree that would work well for the Swurfer. Check out their website here.
1357 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
In March we learned that downtown Walnut Creek Ballet School would be expanding into the covered passageway where the boutique Norf London is located and the Pilates and Music Studio is now open. Check out their Facebook page here.
1537 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last November we learned that Radio Shack closed in downtown Walnut Creek, and now thanks to a reader for sending word that a new girl’s clothing store is opening soon called Un Deux Trois, “a unique shopping experience for girls & tweens”. Despite the French name, it’s based in Los Angeles.
From their website:
Un Deux Trois is a leading manufacturer and retailer of distinctive girls contemporary fashion clothing and is head quartered in Los Angeles, California. Un Deux Trois distributes to department and specialty stores throughout the United States, Canada and the UK. All products are proudly manufactured in the USA. Sizing covers all girls 7 through preteen which is a popular size for the young girl who has a sophisticated and fun fashion look. The company maintains the highest of quality standards making it the leader in the kids fashion world. The assortment includes dresses as well as co-ordinated separates for special occasion as well as casual dressing.
Un Deux Trois also currently operates five retail stores with 3 in Los Angeles area. Studio City, Tarzana and Brentwood, and two stores in Texas-Dallas and Houston.
2073 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Back in March we learned that a salon would be opening a few stores down from the soon-to-open organic fabric shop Monaluna and indeed, Infinity Salon is moving from their Lafayette location to this downtown Walnut Creek spot. According to the owner, this may possibly the first, “solar panel powered hair salon” in all of California. Look for an early June opening.