A few stories from around the County this week...
DeLano's in Tam Valley is to get its own Post Annex.
The Marin Store is a new on-line store promoting food, fashion, art etc created in Marin, or made by companies based in Marin.
Peet's proposed new outlet in Sausalito has to pass the "no chains" rule that blocks formula retailers from locating on the waterfront.
Restoration Hardware relaunched it's Corte Madera store last week with a cocktail reception. The store shall be know from here on as something like The Gallery at Restoration Hardware. To emphasize the point, they've hung curtains outside the entrance (see photo). The merchandising matches Resto's recent strategic decision to position themselves at higher price points, and the store has some impressively huge sofas, industrial chic tables and massive metal floor lamps. There's also a new children's section.
Finally, as the opening of the new Paradise Foods at Pacheco Plaza draws near (planned for November 2), I couldn't help but notice a very candid quote in the IJ from the owner, David Gilmore, who said of the new store, "I had been kind of talked into doing this at the start". And while he "feels really good about it now", let's hope the people of Novato feel good about paying top dollar for the store's premium product.
1 comment:
Curtains?
I'm confused at the higher price points. The luxury sector has been hit hard with the recent recession. I had a hard time perceiving the value in the old price points. Anyway, I can't wait to get out there to take a look for myself. While I'm at it, I'll have a 16 dollar burger at the Counter. ;)
Scott
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