BIZNOTE: About the trucks at Westwood Village

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We received some questions today about trucks unloading stacks of cargo outside the ex-Bed Bath and Beyond store at Westwood Village, so we went over to check. The trucks were actually carrying equipment for Fitness 19, the new gym opening in the former 24 Hour Fitness space on the breezeway to the east. No opening date announced yet; it’s been one year since we first reported Fitness 19 was taking the space, which had been vacant for two years by then. (As for the ex-Bed Bath and Beyond space, it, like the ex-Staples store, remains advertised for lease.)

Jeepney January 8, 2024 (7:16 pm)

The former Bed Bath & Beyond would be a great location for a Dollar Tree. The former Staples could be a perfect TJ Maxx.

WSB January 8, 2024 (7:42 pm)

Dollar Tree might be unlikely with Daiso coming in steps away, but then again, there are other overlap examples in the center …
- Wsmom January 9, 2024 (7:19 am)
  
  Where is Daiso going in? We love Daiso.
Rose January 8, 2024 (9:16 pm)

Tj max !? We already have Ross and Marshall’s. It’d rather have Barnes and nobles and staples back. Staples is a big location so I see the appeal but it’ll probably be the same as the other two
- Lp January 10, 2024 (1:37 pm)
  
  Would *love* a B&N!
TB January 8, 2024 (10:03 pm)

Nowhere is a good place for a Dollar Tree or a Dollar General or any of those stores. They abuse their employees and destroy communities when they move in, drive out independent retailers and then close down.
AM January 9, 2024 (6:46 am)

Dollar Tree (any dollar store) would be a cancer…cheap junk and poor store upkeep.
Falcon January 10, 2024 (6:58 am)

We need a damn art store. Michaels or Blick or something like it would be ideal. I’m sick of driving all the way to South Center for small art trips.

Rhonda January 8, 2024 (7:44 pm)

Fitness 19 was advertising to be open in “Fall 2023”, then “December 2023”, so it’s nice to see them finally getting their equipment and machines installed. Should be any day now.

Jes January 8, 2024 (8:24 pm)

Fitness 19 most recently said a January 15th open date! The delivery of the equipment is one of the last things and happened on schedule, they just need to set it all up.

John Samsit January 8, 2024 (9:12 pm)

The old Bed Bath & Betond location would be great for a Winco Foods store. But unsure if the square footage is enough for the general size Winco needs for their stores. But a more affordable grocery store such as Winco would be great for the Westwood Village and surrounding neighbors.

Steve January 8, 2024 (11:29 pm)

I miss CUB

Shannon B January 8, 2024 (9:24 pm)

We need an office supply store!

Molly January 8, 2024 (9:45 pm)

I wish they’d put in a movie theater. It could definitely be done in the Staples.

Craig Threlkeld January 9, 2024 (1:59 pm)

Theatres are so out of date.

JS January 9, 2024 (2:14 pm)

We need a Guitar Center out here

Jeepney January 9, 2024 (4:58 pm)

You must not know about Thunder Road Guitars, much better selection and service than a boring chain.

Brandon January 9, 2024 (7:03 pm)

A dave and busters would be an interesting addition the former bb&b, but I dont’t see it happening. More likely an indoor pickleball court or trampoline park. I wonder if Michael’s or Joannes will ever take over Staples. If not those, those buildings will be vacant a while. The market is covered by target, marshalls, and qfc so it’s probably not smart for a common competitor to invest. Surprised Rite Aid is still open. Poor Westwood. I remember the good times when people cared and understood the economy with all its implications.