A steady stream of retail and service developments has taken shape in Emeryville since our January 2026 report. Highlights include the grand opening of one Bay Bridge Shopping Center retailer and the announcement of another, the long-awaited ribbon cutting and mural debut at Planet Fitness, and a noticeable uptick in Peerspace bookings across the community.
Boot Barn To East Bay Bridge Shopping Center?
California-founded western wear chain Boot Barn appears poised to open a new location at the East Bay Shopping Center in Emeryville, taking over the vacant space next to Total Wine & More. While no building permits have been filed to date, steady construction activity has been visible over the past two weeks, and a store manager position for Emeryville is currently listed on Indeed.com.
The space is part of the former 40,000-square-foot Decathlon store, which was subdivided following that retailer’s closure. Approximately 25,000 square feet was leased to Total Wine, leaving roughly 15,000 square feet available — a footprint that aligns closely with Boot Barn’s typical store size.
Boot Barn sells cowboy and work boots, denim, hats and other western-style and work apparel for men, women and children. The Emeryville store is part of the company’s broader expansion across California and the U.S…