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Photo of Westfield UTC in San Diego’s University City. Photo courtesy of Westfield UTC. Westfield UTC, an outdoor shopping center in University City near the University of California, San Diego, has announced four new stores opening this fall, including a toy store and three clothing stores. New openings include toy company POP MART, Japanese clothing store UNIQLO with an emphasis on lifewear, clothing store for “do-it-yourself” people BYLT Premium Basics and beach-themed apparel store Faherty. Additionally, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, a New York-based ice cream parlour chain; Lola 55, a Mexican restaurant known for its tacos and cocktails; and Melo…

It’s been nearly three years since Boston-based WS Development purchased Montgomery Village, an open-air shopping center in Santa Rosa, and it’s fair to say the property has undergone a complete renovation since then. Montgomery Village has been working over the last year to give the shopping complex a fresh coat of paint, update lighting fixtures and add more courtyard space for families to gather. The final renovations on the south side of the shopping center are expected to be completed in time for the holidays. In addition to the renovations, the shopping center saw many long-standing, established retailers, including Classic…

From charm- and keychain-adorned bags inspired by Balenciaga and Miu Miu to embellished wristlets from Gabriela Hearst, Alexander McQueen, and Prada (after all, the holidays are part of the fall/winter collections!), read on for your complete guide to all of Fall 2024 handbag trends.Photos courtesy of Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu, Ferregamo, The Row, Prada, GucciA luxurious holdall for the modern womanStructured top-handle shapes in gorgeous leathers are a stylish alternative to your basic work tote, offering an ultra-chic upgrade for fall. Newly introduced styles from Miu Miu, Gucci, and Bottega Veneta will surely be on many wish lists, regardless of…

The Clay County Development Review Commission is scheduled to review revised plans for a shopping center anchored by a grocery store in Lake Asbury on Sept. 12.The 12.16-acre project will also include commercial retail, offices and a public park. Plans call for 243 parking spaces.The proposed 51,390-square-foot grocery store would be roughly the size of a Publix supermarket.The land is owned by Newbury-based AY Ventures, with Jacksonville-based England, Timms & Miller handling the civil engineering work.ETM paid the associated fees to the county on Aug. 19.A grocery store and shopping center is planned for construction at Henry Road and Verbena…

In an announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Ridge Hill Shopping Center in Yonkers revealed that two new retailers are set to open stores.The new businesses include: LensCrafters plans to open a 3,140-square-foot store across from Banana Republic and Uniqlo in October, while Sunglasses Hut plans to open an 886-square-foot store between Pandora and the new Shake Shack location in mid-October. Additionally, two businesses already present at the shopping center have announced new expansions. Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand from 50,000 square feet to 76,000 square feet. The new layout will include a larger premium shoe department, multiple golf shot bays,…