250 Buskirk Ave, Pleasant Hill
Office Depot is closing in Pleasant Hill a couple of stores down from Best Buy and they are having a closing sale with the entire store “up to 50% off”. That may sound good but please note the “UP TO” part. There were some things 5% off and other items 20-30% off that are priced higher than Amazon.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last June we learned that the Spanish clothing retailer Zara would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and later in the year we learned that the Macy’s Men’s store would be demolished to make room for the new Zara store. Recently the massive Macy’s Men’s building has been demolished. Click here to see what the new Zara store may look like. Looks like there will be way bigger windows to allow plenty of natural light in which is going to look great.
Alamo Plaza
Thanks to a reader for sending word that Richards Arts and Crafts is closing in Alamo. Their San Ramon location is staying open for now. Right now everything is 30% off except for custom framing. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. It looks like buyers looking for better deals online has taken its toll.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last summer we learned that Los Angeles-based NYX Cosmetics would be coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek and they have now opened right next to Macy’s. Check out their website here.
404 Hartz Ave, Danville
According to a sign in the window, the antique and interior design boutique Sweet Magnolia is for sale “or property to sublease for new business”. According to their Facebook page they specialize in home and garden decor, sell antiques and offer design services.
1675 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek
Thanks to everyone for sending word that Sports Authority (previously S.A. Elite) is closing in downtown Walnut Creek this Spring in Plaza Escuela. According to USA Today, Sports Authority, “filed for bankruptcy Wednesday, citing $1.1 billion in debt and saying that its sales had slumped after it failed to keep up with consumer trends.” Look for liquidation sales to begin soon. According to an employee working in the Walnut Creek location the store should remain open for at least two to three months.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
On Monday we learned about the new Eileen Fisher storefront in Broadway Plaza and this is just a quick note that they are opening TODAY, March 3rd according to a sign outside the other day.
1645 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
Last November we learned that Pure Barre would be opening in downtown Walnut Creek and as you can see in the photo the signage is up and according to their Facebook page they are opening very soon, possibly this month. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. Currently they have a pre-opening special of $100 for “5 weeks of unlimited classes”.
294 Railroad Ave, Danville
Pedego Electric Bikes recently opened a new, independently owned store in Danville where Last Detail used to be on Railroad Ave. If you look closely at the fat tire off-road bikes in the photo below you may be wondering where the battery is. It’s actually hidden inside the frame which I thought was cool. For the road bikes you can see the battery in back which detaches so you can bring it to an outlet to charge. An LCD panel in front indicates what level power (there are 5 levels) you get to help pedal. They also have Shimano gears so you can pedal without any added power. Check out their product showcase here.
On March 12th and 13th there will be a grand opening party and will offer a chance to win a Pedego bike.
From their press release:
The Pedego Danville store is individually owned by Pam Marini and is part of the 70-store network of Pedego Electric Bike stores. Pedego Corp. is the leading electric bike company in the U.S. There are nine models in hundreds of color combinations, including cruisers, mountain bike, fat tire bike, cargo bike and a tandem
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The new Eileen Fisher storefront is now showing in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek, next to Allen Edmonds and Kiehl’s so it looks like the opening is getting closer…