Earlier this month, we reported that there was movement at 15790 Shady Grove Rd., the site of the previously planned Amazon Fresh location (formerly Office Depot) in Gaithersburg. Now, signage reading “Delicious Groceries Coming Soon” with the Amazon logo is up on the building, confirming the rumors that the long-awaited Amazon grocery store will become a reality.
Over a year ago, Amazon signage was removed from the building. Construction at the location was completed for months (shelving and signage inside the store, freezers/refrigeration up and running) and charging stations for electric vehicles were installed in the parking lot prior to the removal of Amazon signage.
The situation with the Gaithersburg Amazon location was not unique, as Amazon paused or cancelled dozens of stores across the country, many of which were also already built. Amazon Fresh currently has two locations in Montgomery County, both in Chevy Chase, at 8531 Chevy Chase Lake Terrace and 5463 Wisconsin Ave.
We will provide an update when additional information becomes available.