What Shops do Locals Want at Napa Center?

Marsha Dorgan's interview with Napa Town Center property owner Todd Zapolski brought a flood of comments from readers eager to see their favorite businesses come to the pedestrian mall when it reopens as The Shops at Napa Center in 2014.

On Facebook:

• TJ MAXX, Apple store Kimberly Hurt Campbell 
• North Face Wendy Raymond Huss 
• Marshalls or Tj Maxx Elizabeth Vargas
• Starbucks. I'd hate to have to walk all the way to First and Main to get a cup of coffee Matthew Young
• REI Annie Monteverdi 
• Starbucks! This town needs GOOD coffee. Neil Gehrke 
• Nordstrom Rack, Apple store Jen Walsh
• Hobby Lobby Chris Shepard-Brown
• Apple store Dale Martin 
• A decent craft store is much needed in this town, but I highly doubt it would fit in with the image of the new Town Center Patti McGreal Renspurger
• H&M or an Old Navy Chrissy May Rubio
• Women's clothing stores - not super high end, not catering to an older conservative woman. Something for middle class women in their 30's to 50's who like to dress the current fashion but can't blow hundreds of dollars on one outfit. Kellie Fuller 
• The Napa Valley Toy Company left right where it is, of course. Renee Fannin (co-owner of the toy store)
• Agree with Kellie. I would love to be able to shop for affordable clothes and not have to drive 45 minutes away. Tracy Heiser 
• No more froo froo shops. It's supposed to be supported by the community it serves. Not just the wealthy and tourists. Karen Rubio 
• Old Navy and Forever 21! Sara Featherstone
• Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Sports Fanatic. A big store as well, like Nordstrom to be a main centralized attraction. Julie Downing Swim
• Yes some big sporting goods store would be great!! Sara Featherstone 

On Patch:

• How about aiming towards the younger crowd? Citizens between the ages of 18-26 don't really like to shop around here, we just end up going to the mall... I think a Forever 21 would be a nice addition where Miller's Outpost used to be (later known as Anchor Blue) Just my opinion... Bianca
• I do very much agree with comments made on this thread regarding outreach for the younger communities. Instead of overfilling our downtown center with an abundance of stores, I don't see why we have not yet created a sports facility in the downtown area. As local teams have been increasing their level of competitiveness, it only seems right that we give a place for our local communities to practice their favorite sports (I'm thinking about a family sports facility such as they have in Vacaville or Vallejo). That way teens, kids, and families practice the sports they love, and stay away from bad choices. And even maybe host a little sports bar & grill with an applebees type of atmosphere. Now to see that, that would be amazing. Bruce Sackrison, Sackrison Insurance
• Please please ask us 20-40 somethings who are raising kids and living here what stores we would be interested in seeing downtown....we don't want to travel out of town to shop anymore. Talbots and Chico are too old...Kohl's and McCaulou's are OK but doesn't have some of the name brands we are looking for. I think an Anthropologie or Urban Outfitters would be a fun addition to downtown and I always seek after those stores when I'm on vacation! Even a small Nordstrom. April Kennedy
  
• An REI Outlet would be nice. Beats driving over to Santa Rosa. Also, another good shoe store would be an asset downtown. Leo Olyn
• I also vote for a good shoe store. Naturalizer comes to mind. A store that will carry narrow widths, not just medium or wide and have conservative styles. A thick platform sole with a 5" heel and lots of straps to hold it on my foot is not my idea of a good shoe. Glenn Ellen Smith
• I would like to see a really great sporting goods place like Athleta or Title Nine or even Sports Authority. I would like to get cool yoga stuff and Camelpack items. Big 5 is too crowded and unorganized and Sweeney's is for hunting and fishing. I would like better quality workout and outdoor gear than what is offered at Target, WalHell, Big Five and the like. Not to boast but I think this is a great idea for tourists and residents alike. Heather Innocenti
• Having just recently made the switch from HP to Apple I would second an Apple store. I think they are still HOT HOT HOT. Busy and packed every time I walk by one! Plus so many people traveling forget chargers and accessories. I think it would do well with tourists! A few other ideas I love....a Title Nine, Lululemon or Lucy store would be great for a speciality athletic store and a Sports Authority or REI outlet would also be a great addition. Having a daughter in her teens, I'd also agree a Forever 21 or H&M would be wonderful. Although my first pick would still be Anthropologie!! And for the record...I don't have tons of money, but when I do want to spend money on quality clothes and home decor that is my first go-to store for great up to the minute trends and style. And I always watch for their sale prices. April Kennedy
  

Now it's your turn: What shops would you like to see in the downtown Napa shopping center? Tell us in the comments, and click the "Keep me posted" button for automatic notification when we publish more news about what's coming to The Shops at Napa Center.

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