Since our last Retail & Services Report in February, Emeryville has seen a steady stream of openings, closures, and business changes across its major shopping districts. Here’s a look at some of the more notable developments, including a new retailer, the loss of two fitness studios, and a limited-time warehouse sale.
GRAND OPENING: Emeryville Boot Barn
Boot Barn has officially opened its Emeryville store at the East Bay Shopping Center, with a grand opening held Tuesday, June 16.
The California-founded western wear retailer now occupies the subdivided former Decathlon space next to Total Wine & More, filling one of the remaining vacancies created when the 40,000-square-foot sporting goods store was reconfigured into multiple tenants.
The Emeryville location extends Boot Barn’s Bay Area footprint beyond its nearest existing store in Vallejo, adding a sizable western and workwear option to the local retail mix. The brand has been expanding across California in recent years, riding sustained demand for cowboy boots, denim, hats, and work apparel that has benefited from broader Western-inspired fashion trends.
Boot Barn – 3938 Horton St Ste 200, Emeryville, CA 94608
NOW OPEN: Bay Street Coach
Coach opened its Bay Street store on April 12, occupying the prominent corner space most recently home to Nike and, before that, Banana Republic…