7 closures and expansions changing Modesto’s business map
Modesto’s business landscape is evolving with new arrivals and tough farewells. Vallarta Supermarkets has opened in a long-vacant space on Pelandale Avenue, offering jobs and unique departments like a guacamole station and panadería. Longtime icons are closing, such as Hart Florist, which is ending operations after 82 years of serving local families.
Fresh dining options are gaining ground, like the Pokemoto in Village One Plaza with Hawaiian-style poke bowls and a wide range of boba teas. Meanwhile, the closure of Joann Fabrics and Crafts has prompted local shoppers to search for new fabric stores in the area, signaling how shifts in retail affect daily routines.
NO. 1: WHAT DOES MODESTO’S NEWEST GROCERY STORE OFFER? TAKE A LOOK INSIDE THE PELANDALE SPACE
The store brought over 200 new jobs to Modesto. | Published February 5, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams
NO. 2: OWNERS OF MCHENRY VILLAGE RESTAURANT HAVE PARTNERED WITH NONPROFIT TO OPEN MODESTO CAFE
The cafe opened Monday and serves dine-in or takeout breakfast and lunch, as well as take-home dinners. | Published February 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams
NO. 3: HONEYBAKED HAM COMING TO MODESTO? WHAT MAKES IT SO MUCH MORE THAN A ‘SEASONAL STORE’
The company’s arrival would mean a new everyday dining option as well as job opportunities for high school, seasonal and other employees. | Published February 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams
NO. 4: MODESTO BUSINESS THAT SHARED IN ‘LIFE’S MOST SIGNIFICANT MOMENTS’ CLOSING AFTER 82 YEARS
The decision to close reflects “the challenges faced by small, family-owned businesses,” the owner said. | Published March 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Dominique Williams
NO. 5: DOWNTOWN MODESTO VENUE COULD BE SHUT DOWN. HOW CAN IT BE SAVED?
“It’s not our favorite option, it’s not our only option.” | Published March 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Pat Clark
NO. 6: MODESTO’S VILLAGE ONE HAS A NEW SPOT FOR POKE AND BOBA. TAKE A LOOK INSIDE
“People have been coming in and trying this instead of something fried or with oil.” — Navjot Kaur | Published April 3, 2025 | Read Full Story by Maria Luisa Figueroa
NO. 7: WHERE CAN I FIND FABRIC IN MODESTO AREA NOW JOANN IS CLOSING? SEE LOCAL PRICES
The Modesto Bee went in search of fabric stores in Stanislaus County — and what you can expect to pay. | Published May 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Angela Rodriguez…