Arc’teryx is packing up its San Jose boutique at Santana Row and heading across Stevens Creek Boulevard to Westfield Valley Fair, in a move that will nearly double the size of its local shop. The Canadian performance brand’s shift highlights the ongoing tug-of-war along the corridor as malls and lifestyle centers jockey for high-end tenants.
According to the Silicon Valley Business Journal, Arc’teryx has agreed to take space at Westfield Valley Fair, and the new storefront will be nearly twice as large as the Santana Row location.
For now, Santana Row is not ready to let go. The center’s online directory still lists Arc’teryx among its shops, a sign the brand remains active on the Row while plans for a Valley Fair location move ahead. Santana Row currently points shoppers to the Arc’teryx store and its contact details…