Lululemon closed its Uptown Oakland store unexpectedly, despite a 10% increase in company revenue and plans for growth. The closure follows other retail exits in the area.

Chevron is cutting 600 jobs at its former San Ramon headquarters and relocating to Houston. The layoffs are part of an organizational simplification for long-term competitiveness. The company is also acquiring Hess Corporation for $53 billion.

Oakland International Airport's Terminal 1 now features two new stores, Oakland Duty Free and Little Main St. @ OAK, offering travelers duty-free shopping and local artisan products.

The Port of Oakland reported an 8.5% increase in container volume for January 2025, with solid growth in loaded imports and exports, despite a decline in empty import containers.

Oakland Airport introduces "Shop the Town," focusing on Bay Area products and operated by Paradies Lagardère, with a local artist's mural and daily hours from 4 am to 11 pm.

Brentwood, CA, celebrated the opening of California's largest Costco, featuring a 155,000 square-foot store with a gas station and hopes for local economic growth.

Edelweiss Tailoring & Cleaners in Orinda is closing after 35 years; 85-year-old owner Kilja Kim is retiring, with the community showing gratitude for the shop's service.

Seagate Technology is set to acquire Intevac Inc. for around $119 million, or $4 per share, with added dividends making the total per-share value $4.102. The deal is supported by major Intevac shareholders and expected to complete by early April.

A Safeway in Pinole, CA is closing on April 4, with employees to be transferred to nearby stores; the city hopes for a new grocery store to replace it.

Ayesha Curry's Sweet July store and café in Oakland is closing, citing safety as a reason; this follows the closure of her Las Vegas venture last month.

Books Inc., a long-standing Bay Area bookstore chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed its Berkeley location to reorganize for a sustainable future, and has asked for community support.

The Port of Oakland reports a 10% increase in cargo volume through November 2024, indicating positive business growth and stabilization post-pandemic.

Walgreens is closing two stores in East Oakland, with customers being redirected to another local store. The closures reflect wider industry challenges and potential impacts on the community.