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A Five Below store is coming soon to Janss Marketplace, next to Aldi, in the former Toys R Us space. This new Thousand Oaks location will be following in the footsteps of location at the Simi Valley Town Center, which opened October 12, 2018.
Five Below “offers high-quality products loved by tweens, teens and more, with extreme $1-$5 value, plus some incredible finds that go beyond $5!”
Learn more at www.fivebelow.com.
UPDATE: The Might Axe opened early August 2021.
(Photo Credit: Andy M.)
"The Mighty Axe" is coming this spring to Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, next to Crazy King Kong Sushi. This entertainment venue will feature axe throwing "at wood targets in a safe and lively environment" for adults and children ages 10 and up. They will also offer a variety of craft ales and food delivered from local eateries (presumably from Janss).
Learn more or sign up for updates at themightyaxe.com.
Follow-up 12/14/20: ALDI Thousand Oaks is now open.
The ALDI U.S. website indicates the ALDI Thousand Oaks store at Janss Marketplace will be opening its doors on Monday, December 14, 2020. However, there were no signs at the store confirming that specific date, nor would ALDI U.S. confirm the date that has been displayed on their website for the last week.
What I can tell you is that store certainly looks ready to open on the 14th! The shopping carts are in place in front of the store and the shelves appear fully stocked.
So….if you’d like to be one of the first ones into the store, 9am tomorrow (Monday) morning may be it. Or maybe not. But the actual date is quite soon.
Several folks have asked what ALDI is. ALDI is retail grocery chain, with over 2,000 stores in 37 states. The German chain anticipates becoming the third-largest grocery retailer by store count in the U.S. by the end of 2022.
UPDATE: Siblings Bakery opened on January 14th
Siblings Bakery will be opening a location at 1625 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks in the former home of Jaime Cakes.
Siblings Bakery has an existing location in Ventura that makes custom birthday cakes, wedding cakes, specialty cakes and more.
This new location will continue the custom work as well as sell retail goodies at the store. Deepti, the owner, anticipates opening sometime in December. Learn more at www.siblingsbakery.com.
It appears an Amazon retail store will be occupying the former Vintage Grocers/Bristol Farms space at The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks. This sign was posted a couple days ago (thanks Amelia for the heads up!) and there's some construction work going on. The sign indicates Amazon Retail LLC is applying for a general license to sell alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption as well as a license to allow beer, wine and/or distilled spirits tasting at this location.
The Promenade and Amazon were not able to confirm the name of the new store, but perhaps it could be an Amazon Fresh store, like the one that recently opened in Woodland Hills. Or it could be something else. Amazon is currently recruiting a Store Manager for the store. " Amazon Stores is a unique extension of Amazon.com that focuses on in-person shopping experiences through our retail stores."
Perhaps we will find out more soon.
Former Toys R Us store wall taken down as construction gets underway.
It has been just under 13 months since we first announced that ALDI is slated to open at the former Toys R Us store at Janss Marketplace. Finally, we’re seeing some activity.
Last month, ALDI announced it had opened its 2,000th store in the U.S. and plans to open 70 new stores by the end of 2020. ALDI anticipates becoming the third largest grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022.
O’Gara Coach has expanded to open its Lamborghini Westlake Village Showroom. The 2,400 sq ft showroom will house the newest releases of the Huracan, Urus and Aventador models. Lamborghini Westlake Village will also carry certified pre-owned models..
In addition to Lamborghini, O’Gara Westlake Village carries brands such as Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Genesis, Maserati and Rolls-Royce. Lamborghini Westlake Village is located at 3610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks and will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The showroom is planned to open in early August and will be operating within CDC guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere for our clients.
More on O’Gara Coach Westlake Village at www.ogaracoachwestlakevillage.com.
If anyone would like to buy me a Lambo, CONTACT ME! :)
Agoura Wine & Beer Co. is under construction at the Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills. The sign can be seen from the back entrance off of Agoura Road. No other information at this time but they do have an Instagram account (@agourawine).for updates. (Thanks to Gregory L for the heads up.)
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