The Veranda, Concord
Yesterday we learned that Super Duper Burgers will be opening within a few weeks in the Veranda shopping center in Concord, and as I walked around I could see quite a few new stores going in with one of the more interesting ones opening here is a Banana Republic Factory Outlet as you can see by the temporary sign in the above photo.
1601 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word that The Vitamin Shoppe is closing in downtown Walnut Creek at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Locust St. A sign in the window points out that March 31st will be their last day and their Pleasant Hill location will remain open.
Interestingly, an employee there said that Starbucks will be opening here. It’s funny how I asked whether downtown Walnut Creek has too many Starbucks way back in 2013! As I stroll down Locust Street passing Peet’s, then Coffee Shop, to think Starbucks will be opening in yet another spot nearby, I wonder…
1540 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
The women’s clothing store Free People is set to close this Sunday, February 25th and will be reopening in a much larger space in Broadway Plaza late spring. Check out the their website here.
1299 Parkside Dr, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that The Golf Mart is relocating from their Mt. Diablo Blvd. location later this month to where Consignment Plus Home Furnishings used to be, above Kinder’s on Parkside Dr. in Walnut Creek.
422 Hartz Ave, Danville
Presence Fine Gifts and Collectibles, located on Hartz Ave. in Danville, is closing. They have been in business for over 40 years.
1366 N. Main St, Walnut Creek
Last month we learned that We Olive was closing in downtown Walnut Creek and later this month the toy store Five Little Monkeys will be moving next door into this location. Check out their selection here.
Orinda Theatre Square
The Intuitive Writing Project, an an educational writing program for girls which opened a few years ago in Orinda Theatre Square has closed. According to the owner they are temporarily operating out in Moraga but “it’s possible that we will always be mobile, as this will allow us to serve girls throughout the Bay Area, from San Ramon to Marin and from Oakland to SF.” Check for updates on their website here.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Makers Market, featuring American-made, handcrafted goods has relocated from their Broadway Plaza spot across from Nordstrom a few short hops away next to the Tesla showroom. Their new spot where Kit and Ace used to be, is huge and really shows off their offerings comfortably. Browse their online selection here.
On February 24th they’re having a grand opening event to “come sip, eat, create, hang out with makers, and learn about our mission to Rebuild the Legacy of American Made.” Don’t forget you can get “20% off the purchase of a single product for our Facebook followers, with mention of this promotion.”
Another upcoming event takes place March 10th with their outdoor craft fair taking place in the plaza in front of True Food Kitchen and Starbucks. From the event page:
Come shop 20+ local artists (jewelers, candles, organic body, home goods, apparel, artwork, glass, succulents) while listening to live music out in the Plaza and then enjoy spirits and bites
More photos of the inside after the jump…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last year Coach closed in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek shortly before purchasing Kate Spade for $2.4 billion and now Kate Spade has closed there as well.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for sending word (and photos) that the clothing store Ministry of Supply closed less than a year after opening in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek. As the note in the window points out, you can still check them out at their San Francisco store on Fillmore Street or online here.
