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Draeger’s Market is set to become the latest major departure from Blackhawk Plaza, with the upscale grocery store announcing it will be closing its doors next month.
The Peninsula-based grocer is proud of its history serving greater Danville for nearly two decades, but the rundown state of the increasingly hollow shopping center forced the company reconsider its future in Blackhawk Plaza, owner F. John Draeger told DanvilleSanRamon on Friday afternoon.
“This decision was not made lightly and follows a thorough evaluation of the store’s performance and its alignment with our long-term business strategy,” Draeger said. “The declining condition and maintenance of the Blackhawk Plaza Shopping Center has strongly influenced our decision.”
“We understand the important role this store has played in Danville, and we are grateful to our loyal customers and dedicated employees who have supported us over the years,” he added. “Our priority during this transition is to provide support to our employees, offering opportunities within other store locations where possible.”
Representatives from Blackhawk Plaza ownership and Vierergruppe Management, Inc. had not responded to a request for comment as of Friday afternoon.
Signs promoting a closure sale through February are posted outside and inside the store at 4100 Blackhawk Plaza Cir. “We remain committed to serving you with our high quality products and exceptional customer experience at our Menlo Park and Los Altos locations,” the signs read.
Draeger said the store will shutter near the middle of next month after being an anchor tenant since 2007. The company, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, will be down to two stores overall after closing its San Mateo location in 2025.
The grocer’s upcoming departure is the latest blow for the plaza that aspires to serve affluent clientele in the Blackhawk and east Danville communities.
The Grille at Blackhawk closed its large restaurant space almost a year ago, the movie theater building remains vacant with the anticipated Apple Cinemas arrival in limbo, and a majority of the plaza’s interior-facing tenant spaces sit empty, as do a handful around the exterior.
Remaining marquee tenants include Blackhawk Plastic Surgery, Fat Maddie’s, Joya, CorePower Yoga, Brown Butter, Starbucks and Blackhawk Montessori.
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