Williams Sonoma Store Closing At Promenade Temecula Mall: What To Know

TEMECULA, CA — Williams Sonoma at the Promenade Temecula Mall is closing on Sunday, the store manager confirmed with Patch.

If you've passed by Williams Sonoma, located at 40764 Winchester Road, in the outdoor portion of the Promenade Temecula Mall, you'll have seen the drastic reduction and markdowns on available wares.

The shop, known for its special events, cooking demonstrations, and support of all things local, has been in place for over eight years. Now, it joins a slow

Store Manager Sam Rosenberg told Patch that the employees have known about the impending store closure since November. She is one of three store managers who is keeping the shop open until Sunday.

Residents expressed their sadness at losing another high-end store, as well as for the employees suddenly out of work.

Seasonal employees have moved on, she said, and now the trio of managers are maintaining a 40 percent off sale on all dinnerware, glassware, and open-box items.

"The food is also 40% off now," she said. "Whatever is left after this week will be shipped to other stores." The remaining employees will be out of work when the doors are locked for the final time.

"I've worked here for eight years," Rosenberg said. "I'm really not sure what's next. Hopefully, by March, I can find something local."

At least one resident shared their haul, buying crystal glasses. "I can't believe how much I saved!"

That was Rosenberg's hope, she said. "With Temecula being wine country, I hope everyone takes advantage of the glassware and wine items we still have on the shelves."

One Facebook commenter added: "So sad!! Talking with staff who are all losing their jobs, shoplifting, and the raising of the rental space drove them out! How can the mall afford to lose any more stores?"

Patch has contacted the Promenade Temecula Mall to find out what is next in store for that space and will update the story when a comment is received.