Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The signage is up for the Forevermark “A Diamond is Forever” boutique at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Forevermark is “a diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies”. Check out their website here.
Photos by Up the Creek Records
Up the Creek Records, which opened a couple of years ago at Tice Valley Plaza in Walnut Creek recently started carrying skateboards. This is a really fun, locally owned shop with plenty of interesting merchandise besides albums. Definitely check this place out if you’re in the area.
From an email:
The first independent skate shop to open in Walnut Creek in 20 years, Up The Creek is not your typical skate shop. They are hoping to welcome everyone to the sport, especially beginner skaters, girl skaters, LGBTQ skaters as well as creaky-kneed old skaters. Of course, with decks from Meow, Welcome, Foundation and Powell, trucks by Independent, and Theeve and wheels by Bones, Pig and Orbs, they will have all the gear needed for experienced shredders too. Sign up for their newsletter to hear about upcoming beginner skate clinics and plans to team up with Unity Skateboarding in Oakland to bring some Queer Skate sessions to this side of the tunnel. With Walnut Creek-based professional skateboarder Corey Duffel behind the counter on Thursdays, you know you are going to get good service! Stop in at Up The Creek Records, hear some great music, and check out the new Skate section.
3534 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette
A new pet food store called K-9 Kitchen opened last month in Lafayette. In addition to a variety of pet food brands they also offer a self serve dog wash.
From their website:
We are a health food store for dogs and cats specializing in all natural, organic foods, treats, and supplements. We believe these foods will optimize the health of your pets. We want to share our products, our knowledge and our excitement with you!
1550 Canyon Rd, Moraga
Last year Orchard Supply Hardware closed in Moraga (and elsewhere) and now Outdoor Supply Hardware is opening in this spot this fall. Central Network Retail Group (CNRG), “a multi-format, multi-brand retailer operating 104 hardware stores, home centers, and lumberyards throughout fourteen states across the US.” will run the stores. Check out more details in this Chain Store Age article.
350 Park St, Moraga
Rheem Theatre has been sold to Cinema West according to Lamorinda Weekly. They are currently closed but when I dropped by recently there was someone inside working on something.
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Sunglass Hut opened recently at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Lush Cosmetics, which opened a few years ago at Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek has closed temporarily for a few weeks for a remodel. Check out their online shop here. What do you think of their bath bombs? Worthwhile?
1385 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
A & G Jewelers is closing on December 24th in downtown Walnut Creek. According to the signs outside they are retiring. I’ve been going here for many years for various repairs and have always had excellent experiences so this is too bad!
City Center Bishop Ranch, San Ramon
Next month J.Crew-owned clothing store Madewell, which opened at Broadway Plaza several years ago, is opening a new location at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. Check out their online selection here.
From their store opening event:
Join us for sips and snacks while you shop our latest arrivals—plus, score a complimentary Bien Fait Tote with any purchase.*
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH / 11AM–3PM
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24TH / 11AM-3PM*While supplies last
