Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Over the summer we learned that the Ann Taylor-owned activewear clothing store Lou & Grey would be opening in the newly redeveloped section of Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek and they are now open (along with Kiehl’s). Ann Taylor Loft is open in downtown Walnut Creek next to Uniqlo. Stay tuned for more store openings on Black Friday such as the girls activewear shop Ivivva.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last week I noted incorrectly that the skincare company Kiehl’s would be opening last Friday but now they are open for real in Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. Check out the history of this New York-based skincare company here. They first opened in New York’s East Village way back in 1851.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Over the summer we learned that the skincare company Kiehl’s would be opening a new store in Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek in addition to the fragrance shop L’Occitane en Provence and they will also be opening on Nov 20th at 12pm. The first 50 customers in line will receive “mystery gift cards worth up to $500”.
Lou & Grey and possibly Ecco also seem close to opening…
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
In June we learned that the fragrance shop L’Occitane en Provence would be relocating to the new Broadway Plaza development in downtown Walnut Creek and they are set to open in this new location this Friday, November 20th. According to an employee, the first 100 people will get a gift with purchase and everything will be 15% off. Check them out at the corner of the new development near Macy’s.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Last spring we learned about the giant Macy’s window at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, and as Broadway Plaza’s newly redeveloped section is set to reopen in a week it’s now fully functioning. 12 out of the 21 panes are not clear but it makes for a nice design element.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Thanks to a reader for pointing out that women’s fashion clothing store Madewell is having a grand opening event on Broadway Plaza’s reopening day on November 20th in downtown Walnut Creek. According to an employee at lululemon, their sister shop for athletic wear for girls ivivva will be reopening in their new Broadway Plaza location on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
From the Madewell website:
Join Madewell to celebrate our new store opening with sips, small bites, and a DJ. Plus, each shopper gets a complimentary Bien Fait tote bag with any purchase*.
Can’t make it for cocktails? Our doors open at 10am and we’ll be handing out Madewell gift cards to the first 25 people who stop by!*
*While supplies last.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The downtown Walnut Creek outdoor shopping mall Broadway Plaza announced a bunch of stores coming to their soon-to-be-opened plaza, and although most of them have been covered here previously, several coming to Broadway Plaza in 2016 that haven’t been covered before are listed below. Interestingly H&M is also coming to Broadway Plaza, which means they’ll be relocating from their nearby Broadway Pointe location. Check out all Broadway Plaza posts here.
SoulCycle – indoor cycling gym
Aritzia – women’s fashion
Hanna Anderson – children’s clothing
Everything But Water – resort-wear
Soma – intimate-wear
Boudin Bakery
Cocola Bakery
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Starbucks will eventually be relocating within Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. According to my source the new location will be a prime spot near the Macy’s side entrance. Previously, we learned that California Pizza Kitchen would also be relocating to a nearby spot at the new Agorra condo complex which may eventually lead to a larger restaurant at this location in the future.
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
The men’s shoe store Allen Edwards is coming to Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek. According to my source it’s not clear whether they’ll open in the initial first phase this November. Stay tuned…
From their website:
Allen Edmonds began handcrafting Made in U.S.A. shoes in 1922 on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. Today we continue this manufacturing tradition and offer the finest men’s dress and casual shoes available featuring classic American styling and fine craftsmanship. Our product is complemented by our retail Master Fitters who have earned their title by fitting over 3,000 customers (and counting), making them experts when it comes to helping you find a pair of Allen Edmonds that will feel like they were tailored especially for your feet.
The furniture store Arhaus is coming to the backside of Broadway Plaza in downtown Walnut Creek according to a recent report by the Design Review Commission report. Check out the other stores coming in November here. Also, YOGASMOGA is coming as well.
From the Arhaus website:
We started in 1986 with a passion to provide unique, high quality, well designed home furnishings. Our philosophy was to design our own products, search for the best manufacturer while controlling quality, and bring the furniture direct to our customers. Our product developers travel the globe working directly with skilled artisans to craft pieces that can only be found at Arhaus, ensuring that every Arhaus piece meets our high quality standards. We promise you Cherry, Elm and many other natural hardwoods. Natural stone tabletops. 100% organic cotton fabrics. True wrought iron beds, made with forged iron using time honored methods and uncompromising handwork.