1201 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in November Lululemon opened a popup right near their Broadway Plaza location, and this has now closed. Their main store at Broadway Plaza remains open. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.
1201 S. Main St, Walnut Creek
Back in November Lululemon opened a popup right near their Broadway Plaza location, and this has now closed. Their main store at Broadway Plaza remains open. Check out their Walnut Creek page here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that GODIVA, which opened over four years ago at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, is closing by Valentine’s Day, along with all other physical locations in North America. I’ll miss their soft-serve ice cream. 🍦
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Over three years ago the online thrift store ThredUp opened at Broadway Pointe in downtown Walnut Creek. Less than a year later, they relocated a few blocks away to a smaller spot on N. Main. As you can see from the lease sign in the above photo, they have permanently closed. Their online shop remains open here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In August, we learned that Neiman Marcus, which opened to much fanfare over eight years ago at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, was expected to close, and that time has come as they are now permanently closed. I’m going to miss those popovers but their San Francisco and Palo Alto locations remain open as noted in the sign below.
1389 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
XYZ Matrix Smoke & Skate Shop opened recently in downtown Walnut Creek where Broadway Eyeworks used to be. Check out their Insta here.
145 East Prospect Ave, Danville
After 15 years, Christina’s Clothing Boutique has closed in Danville. However, their Merced shop remains open. Check out their online shop here.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Thanks to a reader for sending word that GAP, which closed this summer at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, has opened in a much smaller space at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. It looks like a pop-up location and according to an employee, they are testing in smaller spaces to see what consumers are after.
522 Hartz Ave, Danville
Thanks to a reader for sending word that earlier this month, Francesca’s filed for bankruptcy with 140 stores closing, including the Blackhawk Plaza and Hartz Ave. locations in Danville. Their Lafayette and Stoneridge Mall location in Pleasanton remain open. Check out their online shop here.
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last year we learned that the owners of A & G Jewelers in downtown Walnut Creek were retiring. However, they have reopened under new ownership. Check for updates on their Facebook page here.
1341 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Sad news as the women’s fashion boutique Norf London is closing in downtown Walnut Creek after being in business nearly fifteen years. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. I’ve passed by this shop thousands of times over the years and always enjoyed seeing that Union Jack flag while practicing my Cockney accent.