This week: A decades old College Avenue store that took over from a gun shop is consolidating; candies pop up for the holidays; and a co-working/events space has opened in West Berkeley.
Shop Talk
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Shop Talk: The Grubb Company and Thornwall Properties merge; new boutique Riveter
The East Bay real estate market is getting a shake-up with the second merger of two independent brokerages this year, while a little boutique has opened in a shipping container in Westbrae.
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Shop Talk: Ohmega Salvage; Totally Rad Gallery; Women Made
Changing demographics and difficulties in finding architectural salvage has cut into Ohmega Salvage’s business.
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Shop Talk: Staples; GarmentWorks; CNRG; Passion Spark Retreat Workshops; Berkeley Vacuum; Dimples
The downtown Staples is closing; Berkeley Vacuum has a new home; new arrivals include a fashion school, a kids’ clothing store, a replacement for OSH and a career mentoring retreat workshops company.
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Shop Talk: Comcast; Darling Electric Salon; Mr. Mopps’; Berkeley Bubbles
Comcast exits downtown; the owners of a downtown laundromat cite rent hikes and chronic problems with homeless individuals as reasons for closing down; new spot for Mr. Mopps’ bookstore; a new hair salon in SW Berkeley.
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Shop Talk: Ruby Livingdesign; Chateau Mae; Berkeley Hearing Center; Cal Flowers
New shop brings Korean and Japanese skincare and make-up to downtown Berkeley; plus beloved flower shop moves to Cal, and more.
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Shop Talk: Red Oak Realty/Marvin Gardens Real Estate; Vintage European Posters; Koraa
Two East Bay real estate firms become one; plus colorful crafts on College and Vintage European Posters says adieu.
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Shop Talk: Nikki Borodi Apparel; SLP; Sunshine Health and Wellness; Neeko
Three new businesses — offering clothing, real estate and health products — have opened, plus good-bye to a San Pablo boutique.
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Shop Talk: Namaste Yoga + Wellness; Turtle Island Book Shop
Two long-established businesses are closing, but bibliophiles will rush to the pop-up sale of remaining stock at Turtle Island Book Shop.
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Shop Talk: Essence of Tibet; Paco Collars; Empress Vintage
One store is downsizing, one is moving, and one is threatened with eviction.
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Shop Talk: Persimmon; Etui; Neyborly; Mike’s Bikes; Sara Lisch Gallery; Dopp City Shoes
Catch up on all the latest local business news.
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Shop Talk: Festoon Salon + Shop; Your Two Eyes Optometry; Compass Real Estate; Bulky and Bookish; Hatch
The owner of a hair salon that has operated in Berkeley for 30 years and is closing, says the risk and liability of running a small business today is “mind-numbing.” Catch up with other openings and closings.