Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In October, we learned that lululemon would be opening a pop up at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek where GAP used to be and this spot will remain open while the prime spot on the other side expands to take over the Nespresso (relocating next to Neiman Marcus) and Madewell (who will also expand to a larger spot next to Tesla) spots.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Sock Harbor, a pop-up shop focuses on socks, which opened last November, has closed. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
After several years at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, Amazon Books is closing, not only here, but everywhere. They opened an opportune time, a couple of years after Barnes & Noble closed a few blocks away. And now, in an ironic twist, Barnes & Noble is coming to a new spot in downtown Walnut Creek at Plaza Escuela, where Forever 21 used to be. What goes around, comes around, I suppose! Will you miss Amazon Books at all? I remember when they had a Peet’s cafe, I would get a cheap muffin, and after some browsing, head out to the Capital One cafe a few blocks away for a 50% off drink.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who emailed that Sur la Table is closing at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. They expect to close at the end of March, possibly sooner if they sell out. Not too long ago, downtown Walnut Creek had four dedicated kitchen stores, Kitchen Table, Le Creuset, Viking and Williams-Sonoma. Sadly, only Williams-Sonoma will remain, although there is a nice kitchen section at David M. Brian in the basement.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that the jewelry shop Banter by Piercing Pagoda is coming to Broadway Plaza where NYX Cosmetics used to be, next to Macy’s. Check out their online selection here. Looks like they may offer piercings as well.
Encina Grande, Walnut Creek
Chase Bank is going to be opening where Applebee’s used to be at the Encina Grande shopping center in Walnut Creek.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Within a couple of weeks of closing at their original Broadway Plaza location, Crate & Barrel has reopened on the first floor of the former Neiman Marcus building, on the other side of the Apple store. Although only one floor, it feels very spacious. I wonder where they’ll relocate permanently?
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The body positive lingerie store Third Love is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out their online selection here.
Broadway Pointe, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone who emailed that the furniture store Ethan Allen is coming to Broadway Pointe in Downtown Walnut Creek where H&M used to be. Check out their online selection here.
Plaza Escuela, Walnut Creek
It was a sad day six years ago when Barnes & Noble closed in downtown Walnut Creek, but thanks to a reader for pointing out that they will be coming back to downtown, this time, where Forever 21 used to be at Plaza Escuela. This is excellent, can’t wait!