There's a "Sign" That A Baskin-Robbins Will Be Opening in Thousand Oaks

Update 11/9/12: This newest Conejo Valley Baskins Robbins opened about a week and a half ago! 1769 E. Avenida de los Arboles, Thousand Oaks (805.409.7431)

Posted 8/17/12: There are Baskin-Robbins 31 Flavors in Westlake Village, Newbury Park, Agoura, Simi Valley, Moorpark and other Ventura County locations but at this moment in time there is no Baskin-Robbins within Thousand Oaks. By the looks of the sign at the Oakbrook Plaza on Avenida De Los Arboles in Thousand Oaks, it appears another ice cream shop will be gracing our presence. It is perhaps strategically located next door to Cardio Barre to provide additional incentive for a good workout.

No details or word on open date currently available. Check baskinrobbins.com and let us know so we can add yet another ice creamery to this list of over 80 such places around Ventura County.

16-Screen Century Theatres to Open at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard on Oct 26

In case you hadn't already noticed, there's a big new shopping center being built on the northeast side of the 101 freeway in Oxnard, between the Oxnard and Vineyard exits, called The Collection at RiverPark.

If you're a Target fan, the center already features a 150,000 sq ft state-of-the-art Target store that opened over a year ago in July 2011. I've been there with the kids and I can honestly say this is the nicest, coolest looking Target store I've ever been to. There's also covered parking, which kind of nice.

Shea Properties continues construction of The Collection at RiverPark and has announced a number of great new additions to our local shopping and dining scene!  Here's what is coming:

Century Theatres will be opening a brand new 16 screen location on Friday, October 26th (just in time for Halloween)! Two of the screens will use their new XD (Extreme Digital) technology that features a larger screen, up to 38' × 70' and improvements in audio and digital projection.

In November 2012, they plan to open Kabuki Japanese Restaurant, Panera Bread, Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Color Me Mine (do it yourself pottery painting studio) and Massage Envy Spa.

In the spring of 2013 they anticipate the opening of REI Store, (outdoor gear and clothing), a Whole Foods Market and a Starbucks.

For more information and updates, visit shoppingthecollection.com.

From Burrito to Boo! Retail on Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks This Fall

As CVG readers know, the Thousand Oaks El Torito on Moorpark Road served its last burrito on Tuesday, January 24th. Later it was announced that Chick-fil-A may be considering the vacant spot smack dab between Hooters on one side and Five Guys on the other. But...in the meantime...this fall something seasonal is coming to this spot at Moorpark Road.

And in memory to the prior occupant of this space. We miss your margaritas, El Torito!

Janss Marketplace New Tenants Include Qdoba Mexican Grill, Karma Indian Cuisine and Conejo Valley Art Museum

Janss Marketplace Welcomes Three New Tenants: Center is 90% Leased

NewMark Merrill announces that Janss Marketplace, located at Moorpark Road and Hillcrest Drive in Thousand Oaks, added three tenants to achieve 90% occupancy. The center’s three newest tenants are Qdoba Mexican Grill, the Conejo Valley Art Museum and Karma Indian Cuisine.

Qdoba Mexican Grill signed a 10-year lease for the approximately 2,238 square feet located near the beautiful interactive fountain and next to Burlington Coat Factory. To open at TBD date.

Karma Indian Cuisine, which opened in March, signed a 7-year lease for approximately 2,324 square foot space. The new restaurant, located near Toys R Us and Rite Aid, offers authentic Indian fare. The restaurant features a lunch buffet and dinner specials with a wide selection of Indian cuisine.

The Conejo Valley Art Museum will soon open in the former Wine Styles space, located in the food courtyard across form Gold’s Gym. The museum will feature changing exhibits, gift shop and a reference library. To be open sometime in May.

During the recent openings, Invitation Spot moved to a new location next to Cold Stone Creamery and across from Toys R Us. Invitation Spot offers a variety of boxed and personalized “to order” invitations for event, wedding, parties and much more.

Janss Marketplace is part of a portfolio of over 60 shopping centers that the company owns or manages. NewMark Merrill Companies has the unique ability to draw from over 25 years of experience to provide a higher level of property management, development and asset management services for its clients. NewMark Merrill Companies has ranked among the top 20 Largest Property Management Firms and Top 10 Largest Commercial Real Estate Developers from 2007-2011 by the LA Business Journal. In addition to Woodland Hills, regional offices are located in Orange County, Ventura County, San Francisco, San Diego County, Colorado and Illinois. The company currently owns and/or operates over 60 shopping centers in three different states representing over 8 million square feet and over $1 billion in value. The Company owns LandMark Retail Group, a preferred developer for CVS Pharmacy which is developing new stores throughout California.

Roger is Dunn in Thousand Oaks Soon But Moving to Newbury Park

Roger Dunn is not done. It is moving on over to the old Zender's location at 2810 Camino Dos Rios in Newbury Park (next to the Wendy's for those of you who rely on fast food markers like me). Wow, it's about time something moved in there as it has been closed over a year since Zender's went out of business.

The Roger Dunn Golf Shop at 125 W. Thousand Oaks Boulevard on the east side of the recently closed Borders bookstore. Hmm, perhaps they are moving as part of that deal. In any case, a representative at the store today indicated they will be moving to their new home literally 4 miles away this Sunday! Good for them and I wish them the best at their new location!

My lousy shot of the entrance to the soon-to-be new Roger Dunn Golf Shop location in Newbury Park where Zender's used to reside.

Staples, BevMo! and Massage Envy Spa to Open at Pacific View Mall Ventura

Pacific View mall today announced Staples, BevMo! and Massage Envy Spa will join Trader Joe’s (announced in September) in the center’s new north end retail district.

Staples, the world’s largest office products company, is committed to making it easy for customers to buy a wide range of office products and services at this new 18,000 square-foot location.

Occupying just over 10,000-square feet will be BevMo!, the leading adult beverage-lifestyle superstore retailer in the western United States and among the largest in the country.

Massage Envy is the leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. Massage Envy Spa is its newest concept, offering Murad® healthy skin facials as well as therapeutic massages. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy has more than 640 locations in 42 states, with new centers opening every month.

“Pacific View mall has been evolving over the past 18 months” said Phil Carlson, senior property manager at Pacific View. “We have opened Ventura County’s only H&M and the first Sephora to west Ventura County”. “We’ve welcomed Wood Ranch, Shoe Palace and Ben & Jerry’s as well as relocated and expanded Van’s, Daniel’s Jewelers and AT&T.”

The retailers in the center’s north end retail district will begin opening in phases in 2011. Pacific View mall, Ventura’s local shopping destination, offers a broad mix of department stores including Macy’s, Target Sears and JCPenney, specialty retailers and dining choices. The one-million-square-foot super-regional mall is located just off the 101 Freeway at East Main Street in Ventura. For more information visit www.shoppacificview.com.

Burlington Coat Factory Opened at Janss Marketplace in September

BURLINGTON CLOSED JUST UNDER 11 YEARS LATER, ON JULY 23, 2021.

National retailer Burlington Coat Factory opened at the Janss Marketplace in the former 85,000 sq.ft Mervyn’s building the last week of September. The Thousand Oaks store features a wide variety of the latest trends in ladies’ dresses, suits, sportswear, maternity and accessories; top name men’s suits and sportswear; quality, name brand shoes for men, women and children; famous label clothes for kids of all ages, and of course – COATS – the largest selection of coats in the nation with over 5,000 to choose from. The store also includes Home Décor and Baby Depot Departments.  For more information about Burlington Coat Factory, visit www.BurlingtonCoatFactory.com.