Aahs! Gift Store to Close in Westwood Village
The longstanding retailer will conclude its operations in the neighborhood on November 3, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The Aahs! gift store located in Westwood Village is set to close permanently on November 3, 2026. The retailer is currently clearing out its remaining inventory with discounts of up to 80 percent.
Why it matters
The closure follows the September 2026 sale of the real estate property to UC Investments, marking the end of a retail presence on Westwood Boulevard that began in 1981.
The Aahs! store is conducting a clearance sale offering up to 80% off inventory. This concludes a 45-year history of operations for the chain at its Westwood Boulevard location.
The players
Aahs!
A gift store chain that formerly operated locations throughout the Los Angeles area including Sherman Oaks, Encino, and West Hollywood.
UC Investments
The investment arm of the University of California system that acts as the current owner of the real estate property.
The details
The store is liquidating its stock through the weekend as it prepares to shutter its doors for the final time. The property was recently acquired by UC Investments, which prompted the conclusion of the store's long-running local operations.
Timeline
The first Aahs! store opened on Westwood Boulevard in 1981.
UC Investments acquired the real estate in September 2026.
The Westwood Village store is scheduled to close on November 3, 2026.
Market Landscape
This closure follows a pattern seen in the historical closure of legacy independent retailers in Westwood Village. The move reflects broader commercial real estate consolidation as local institutional ownership shifts the district's retail composition.
Shoppers can visit the store through the weekend to take advantage of remaining clearance discounts. After November 3, 2026, the location will no longer be available for retail purchases.
The takeaway
Customers seeking final deals should plan their visits before the upcoming closure date. The transition of this property to institutional ownership marks a significant change for long-time patrons of the Westwood retail corridor.
Further reading
Learn more about local business transitions by visiting the Los Angeles Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Magazine.
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