BIZNOTES: Opening day for Shug’s Mini, closing day for Westwood Staples

Two updates:

OPENING DAY FOR SHUG’S MINI: The sibling shop to Shug’s Soda Fountain in Pike Place Market is finally officially open at 3800 California SW, as of less than an hour ago. Above are West Seattle-residing Shug’s proprietors Colleen Wilkie and Paul Dormann. They plan to be open noon-9 pm Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for starters.

We took photos of the Shug’s Mini menu – ice cream here, beverages here. They’re still awaiting their liquor license so the adult beverages aren’t available just yet.

CLOSING DAY AT STAPLES IN WESTWOOD: As first reported here last month, this is the final day for the Westwood Village Staples Store.

We went in to ask; they’re open until 6 pm but as you’d expect, there’s not much left (they’ve been having a 75% off clearance sale). Two-thirds of the store is already roped off and dismantling is under way – even the webpage is gone. No official word yet what’s next for the space (or for that matter the similarly sized ex-Bed Bath and Beyond to the west).

r November 17, 2023 (1:07 pm)

Good ice cream is a much needed addition to the neighborhood– hurrah!

ACG November 17, 2023 (2:05 pm)

Will Shug’s do boozy milkshakes once they get their liquor license?

M November 17, 2023 (2:10 pm)

Welcome to the wonderful Shug’s. Thank you for bringing your magic to us!

Kt November 17, 2023 (2:31 pm)

Sweet! Good luck with your new venture. I heard the Daiso is going into the Staples space. Is that true?

WSB November 17, 2023 (3:55 pm)

Daiso is going into the ex-SportClips/Fresh Vitamins space, as reported here earlier this year (continuing to make their way through the permit process):
https://westseattleblog.com/2023/07/biznote-daiso-penciled-in-for-westwood-village/
- Kt November 17, 2023 (5:36 pm)
  
  Thanks!

Rockybullwinkle November 17, 2023 (3:55 pm)

Doubt there are many takers for either space given the rampant crime and issues in WV. Sad…the good people of this neighborhood deserve good stores.

SH November 19, 2023 (7:53 pm)

Sounds like Staples actually bid to stay in the space, however they were out-bid them by another retailer when attempting to renew their lease. (this is the word on the street from the folks at staples) No news yet on who the highest bidder was though.

Craig Threlkeld November 17, 2023 (4:46 pm)

Huh.
Who knew, if you opened up an online retailer, it would negatively impact the places that already exist. I mean, other than liberals and progressives. But we are ALWAYS told to quit hyperventilating/overreacting.Okay. Now?

Craig Threlkeld November 17, 2023 (4:58 pm)

Apparently, SOMEONE watches ONLY KOMO news. I know evidence and statistics are outdated in our age of outrage, but some are being mislead. I know! Right? That’s hard to believe.