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.
Mary Corbin is a writer and artist who has lived in Berkeley for over 30 years. Mary moved to the Bay Area from St. Louis to attend California College of the Arts in Oakland where she completed her BFA in painting and printmaking. A natural storyteller, she is currently working on a collection of short stories. As a writer for Berkeleyside and lead writer for YourBerkeley.com, Mary loves finding something new to write about just around the next corner while out on a walk, biking in the hills, or chatting with locals about food or fun events around town. Visit her cycling blog, MommaWheelie, for essays on biking for recreation and utility and view her work as an artist at marycorbinart.blogspot.com.
Shop Talk: Rocket Restaurant Resource; Tika; Jigsaw
One store is new, and two others are closing.
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.
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.
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.
Shop Talk: Essence of Tibet; Paco Collars; Empress Vintage
One store is downsizing, one is moving, and one is threatened with eviction.
Shop Talk: Persimmon; Etui; Neyborly; Mike’s Bikes; Sara Lisch Gallery; Dopp City Shoes
Catch up on all the latest local business news.
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.
Shop Talk: The Cutting Edge; Compass Real Estate; Kid Dynamo
The Elmwood welcomes a new optical store and real estate office while a boutique in the North Shattuck area selling kids' toys and clothes is shutting up shop.
Shop Talk: Bluemercury; Airport Home Appliance; Ruby Rugs; AxeVentures; Ana’s Flowers
The latest local business news for Berkeley.
Shop Talk: Castle in the Air; 24 Hour Fitness; BMW Collision Center; Avant Card; Bait and Tackle
Three decades-old businesses closed, or are closing soon; there's a new car shop in town; plus: questions over a longstanding bait-and-tackle store.
Shop Talk: Nordic House; Lobelia; Kiss My Ring
Nordic House is closing after operating in the East Bay for 57 years, as is jewelry store Kiss My Ring. Women's clothing boutique Lobelia shuttered in January.
Shop Talk: A3 Ventures; GameStop; Revere Glass; Zoonie’s; Healthy Spot
Catch up on the latest local business news in Berkeley.
Shop Talk: Huckleberry Bicycles; Lulu’s Cyclery; Chloe Hana Flower; Artisan Burlwood; Midas
There's lots of activity among bike shops and a new flower shop in town, while a longstanding purveyor of salvaged wood is closing up shop after over 40 years.
Shop talk: Fastline; Ron’s Berkeley Muffler; Rockridge Two Wheels; Solano Jewelers
Don't miss the latest in Berkeley business news: changes for Fastline Shipping, Ron's Berkeley Muffler, Rockridge Two Wheels and Solano Jewelers.
Shop Talk: McGuire; Twisted Thistle; Dave’s Records; Tesla; Oaks Jewelers
Several Berkeley businesses have been on the move, while a new service and maintenance center for Tesla owners is about to open.
