ZARA Anticipated to Open This Fall at The Oaks Mall in Thousand Oaks

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ZARA is a Spanish clothing and accessories retailer based in Arteixo, Galicia, and founded in 1975 by Amancio Ortega and Rosalía Mera. There are over 2,000 ZARA stores around the world, including 54 in the United States. ZARA carries women's, men's, and children's clothing, shoes, fragrances and accessories.

ZARA is the flagship chain store of the Inditex (Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A.) group, the world's largest apparel retailer, operating over 6,600 stores worldwide. The fashion group also owns brands such as Massimo Dutti, Pull and Bear, Uterqüe, Stradivarius, Oysho and Bershka.

ZARA is anticipated to be opening this fall at The Oaks Mall on the first floor, north side, directly across from Nordstrom and below The Cheesecake Factory.

They are currently looking to hire staff! Visit www.joinfashioninditex.com for more information about applying. More on ZARA at www.zara.com.

Water Wings Swim School Opening Soon at the Agoura Hills Town Center

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Water Wings Swim School is opening very soon at the Agoura Hills Town Center, 30135 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills, directly across from Future Track Running Center.  Nearly four years ago, this was Terri's Cafe.  FOLLOW-UP: They opened in August!

Water Wings is a year round swim school founded in 2003 with locations in Las Vegas and Northridge...and soon, Agoura Hills. I was shocked when I discovered this today. Quite a massive, heated pool completely full of water. Water wings provides private and group lessons to children and adults of all ages, starting at 3 months.

For more information, visit www.waterwingsswimschool.com or visit the Water Wings Agoura Hills Facebook page at www.facebook.com/waterwingsah. They are also currently hiring for this new location.

Color Mi Vino: Paint, Wine, Fun Opening Later This Summer in Simi Valley

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Color Mi Vino: Paint, Wine, Fun is joining the latest big trend...painting with a glass of wine. They are looking to open in the coming months, with a target date in September, at 2955 B-2 Cochran St, Simi Valley (Sycamore Square Shopping Center).

Under the guidance of a trained artist, enjoy painting your masterpiece with a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverage. All supplies will be provided and no experience is required. You will be guided every step of the way.

For updates, visit colormivino.com.

Sports Authority at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks Looks to Open July 31st

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There's a sign outside the Sports Authority storefront at the Janss Marketplace, 145 W. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks, that indicates the store will be opening on Friday, July 31st.

This will be the fourth Sports Authority Store in the Ventura County/Conejo Valley area. Others stores in Westlake Village, Camarillo and Ventura.

Learn more at ca.thousandoaks.sportsauthority.com/sporting-goods-thousand-oaks-729.html

Gap, It'Sugar and ANGL Opened at The Collection at RiverPark on June 26th

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The Collection at RiverPark recently announced the opening of three new stores this past weekend. Gap, the global apparel and accessories brand focused on delivering casual, American style, will offer its classic, iconic clothing. It'Sugar is a trendy sweets shop. ANGL offers luxurious, yet affordable clothing.

Visit The Collection's directory map at thecollectionrp.com/shop/directory for how to find these new stores.

Pinot's Palette is Opening in Westlake Village on Thursday, May 7th

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Sorry to report that Pinot's Palette closed its doors in last August 2017.

Update 4/18/15: Pinot's Palette plans to open to the public with its first class on Thursday, May 7th. Visit www.pinotspalette.com/westlakevillage to sign up!

Originally posted 1/31/15:

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Pinot's Palette is coming soon to Westlake Village at 2879 Agoura Road (at Village Glen). Pinot's Palette is an upscale studio where adults can "Paint. Drink. Have Fun." Enjoy a night out with your friends, enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and be an artist for the night. No art experience is required. Sip away and in two to three hours create a work of art.

Specific opening date will be announced at a later date. Check www.pinotspalette.com/WestlakeVillage or www.facebook.com/PinotsPaletteWestlakeVillage for updates.

Eight Former Ventura County Area Albertsons/Vons to Become Haggen in April

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Haggen (pronounced “hay-gunn”) is a Bellingham, Washington based grocery store chain founded in 1933 that operates 18 stores in Washington and Oregon. Last December, it acquired 146 Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington; 83 of these stores are located in California.

What brought about this sale was a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling that 168 stores be divested as part of the Albertsons/Vons merger to ensure adequate competition. Haggen purchased the majority of these stores, with the remaining 22 stores (not located in California) purchased by other grovery chains.

Haggen has begun taking ownership and converting the 83 stores across California in March, April and May. The first store converted to Haggen was the Albertsons in Carlsbad, which became Haggen on March 9th.

So here are the stores set to become Haggen stores this April in Ventura County and adjacent areas:

Haggen notes that shoppers can expect enhanced, fresh offerings, homegrown quality and affordable prices, along with exceptional service and the friendly faces they already know in the stores that have been acquired. As each new store is transformed into the Haggen brand, employees will be invited to become Haggen employees. 

Haggen indicates that is supports regional farms, ranches, fisheries and other businesses, creating a lasting and sustainable local food economy. For more information, visit haggen.com.