Bethesda Row is hosting a Trick or Treat event that will allow children dressed in costumes to make their way around the shops and restaurants for treats from the businesses on Wednesday, October 25th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Tickets are required per child (not adult), for $5 each, with all proceeds going directly to Manna Food Center.More per the event listing below:
Come dressed in your spookiest or most festive costumes and make your way to Bethesda Row for an evening of family-friendly Halloween fun. Explore the neighborhood’s restaurants and shops where you can snag some delectable treats and surprises. Pose for a photo with our lively costume characters and be sure to share your unforgettable moments with us on social media for a frightfully fantastic prize!
Reserve your ticket for Trick or Treating at Bethesda Row! Tickets for children must be purchased in advance and all proceeds will be donated to Manna Food Center.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 25
TIME: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Bethesda Row 4827 Bethesda Ave. Bethesda, Md.
COST: Kids Ticket $5, Donated to Manna Food Bank
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bethesda-row-trick-or-treat-tickets-726837499527?aff=oddtdtcreator
Vuori has opened its first location in the DMV at 4820 Bethesda Ave, in the space that was previously home to BIBIBOP at Bethesda Row in Bethesda. Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle — an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art.
Vuori draws inspiration from the active California lifestyle—an integration of fitness, yoga, surf and life. “We make products that stand the test of time and hope to inspire others to live healthy, extraordinary lives. Vuori is much more than a brand. It’s a way of life.”
Launched in 2015, Vuori delivers elevated, everyday essentials that blur the lines between fitness and life. An active yogi and surfer, founder Joe Kudla was motivated to create clothing that’s Built to Move in. Styled For Life. Today, Vuori is available at retailers around the globe, and has stores in nearly 30 cities, including Malibu, New York and London.
With products that are designed to last, the Climate Neutral Certified brand is committed to sustainability, with a three-tiered approach: involving the use of recycled and sustainable materials, reducing of plastic waste, and offsetting 100% of carbon emissions. Vuori’s Investment in Happiness drives meaning for every area of the business, a philosophy and active commitment to the shared happiness of its team, customers, community, and the natural environment.
Featured photo shows a different Vuori location
Reformation is now open at 4823 Bethesda Ave in Bethesda Row. Reformation is a “revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves that fashion and sustainability can coexist,” that combines stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices. According to the company, “the new location marks Reformation’s first in the state of Maryland and second in the DMV area, expanding the brand’s global fleet to 41 stores. Like all Reformation stores, the Bethesda Row location incorporates natural and recyclable materials, including sustainable dressing room carpets, vintage furniture, eco-friendly fabrics, hangers made with FSC-certified wood, and reusable deadstock totes. The store will also offset 100% of its electricity usage with renewable energy.
Additionally, the store features six dressing rooms and showcases Reformation’s one-of-a-kind, tech-driven retail concept, which brings the best of its online experience to its physical doors. The result is a more customer-centric shopping experience while remaining, as always, environmentally conscious. Features include:
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Touchscreens to seamlessly send clothes directly to your dressing room without having to physically carry them
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Additional touchscreens in each dressing room to order new sizes or styles
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Fully customizable lighting (“Cool,” “Golden,” and “Sexy Time”) in each room.
Finally, in case you didn’t know, customers can also recycle their pre-loved Reformation goods (Ref Shoes, denim, sweaters, activewear, and outerwear) at any Ref store—including the new Bethesda Row location—through RefRecycling. To participate, customers can drop off their well-worn Reformation pieces and receive credit towards future purchases ($25 for shoes, $20 for outerwear, $15 for denim, $10 for both sweaters and activewear).”
Per MCPD: Six suspects involved in a string of retail store pack thefts have been arrested. The six suspects; two adults and four juveniles, all from Washington, D.C., are accused of entering retail stores in groups and stealing large amounts of items from eleven Montgomery County stores between April 28 to June 15, 2023.
They are also suspected of pack thefts in D.C., and Anne Arundel County. During each of the thefts, the suspects used vehicles that were stolen or carjacked from D.C. The first of the two adults, 28-year-old Shaquille Pittman, is being held without bond. He is accused of stealing from Target on Western Ave (4/29/23), Ulta in the Congressional Shopping Center (5/8/23) and (6/15/23), Sephora in Pike and Rose (5/31/23), and The Nike Store on Arlington Road (6/8/23).
The second adult, 21-year-old Regina Christmas is Pittman’s sister. She is accused of hitting the same stores and dates as her brother, as well as Sephora on Western Avenue (6/1/23). The juvenile suspects range in age between 13 and 17-years-old. Pittman and the 13-year-old suspect were arrested on Thursday, June 15 after stealing from the Ulta in Rockville. Two 16-year-olds were arrested on Wednesday, July 5 & 12, and a 17-year-old was arrested on Friday, June 28. Christmas was arrested on Friday, June 21 and released in D.C.
Montgomery County Department of Police – Major Crimes, Robbery detectives received several tips following the distribution of a news release and through the course of the investigation, were able to identify some of the suspects. One of the juvenile suspects is also connected to multiple armed robberies and carjackings. The losses for all the stores in Montgomery County combined is approximately $49,000.00.
List of stores and dates hit:
4/28 Sephora (7 suspects) Western Ave
4/29 Target (7 suspects) Wisconsin Ave
5/5 Target (3 suspects) Wisconsin Ave
5/5 Sephora (3 suspects) Western Ave
5/8 Ulta (8 suspects) Congressional Shopping Center
5/9 Target (3 suspects) Wisconsin Ave
5/31 Sephora (4 suspects) Pike and Rose
6/1 Sephora (4 suspects) Western Ave
6/1 Nike (4 suspects) Arlington Rd
6/8 Nike (3 suspects) Arlington Rd
6/15 Ulta (4 suspects) Congressional Shopping Center
Ulta’s losses in Montgomery County and other jurisdictions totals $78,000. The suspects are accused of hitting over 80 stores combined in Washington, DC, including CVS, with an estimated loss of over $22,000 and Macy’s at $24,000. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding these suspects is asked to contact Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-455-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the suspect(s). Callers can remain anonymous. Featured images courtesy of Google Maps.
Shaquille Pittman (Original Image)
Regina Christmas (Original Image)
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Just days after the Nike store in Georgetown closed its doors, a new Nike store put up signage in January at 7117 Arlington Rd in Bethesda– the former home of Amazon Books. “Nike By Bethesda” is opening its 6,063 SF store today (Thursday, May 25th). The store is open from 10am-8pm Monday-Saturday and 10am-7pm on Sundays.
Nike recently opened its Silver Spring Nike Unite store and also operates a Factory Store at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets in Montgomery County. The Bethesda store is considered a retail store. Nike retail stores offer shoes and apparel that are new and come directly from the warehouse. They are generally priced at the normal retail price. This is different than a Nike Factory store, which sell products made specifically for the retail outlet or outlet out-of-season discounted goods.
Just days after the Nike store in Georgetown closed its doors, a new Nike store put up signage in January at 7117 Arlington Rd in Bethesda– the former home of Amazon Books. “Nike By Bethesda” has now set a tentative opening date for the 6,063 SF store– Thursday, May 25th. Though Google lists this as the opening date, the recent Silver Spring Nike Unite store pushed the date back a few times before actually opening on February 23.
In addition to the Silver Spring Nike Unite store, Nike operates a Factory Store at the Clarksburg Premium Outlets. The Bethesda store will be a retail store. Nike retail stores offer shoes and apparel that are new and come directly from the warehouse. They are generally priced at the normal retail price. This is different than a Nike Factory store, which sell products made specifically for the retail outlet or outlet out-of-season discounted goods.
Federal Realty has announced that Vuori will open its first location in the DMV at Bethesda Row in Bethesda, Md., in 2023. Vuori makes premium performance apparel inspired by the active Coastal California lifestyle — an integration of fitness, surf, sport, and art. It will join Bethesda Row’s sophisticated scene of recently opened and soon-to-be-opened retail:
▪ ANINE BING, a Los Angeles-based fashion brand, featuring everyday wardrobe essentials and investment pieces for modern women seeking a timeless, yet rebellious approach to style, open.
▪ Jenni Kayne, a California lifestyle fashion brand, open.
▪ Madewell, a popular retailer featuring its signature women’s and men’s denim, open.
▪ Simon Pearce, a retailer offering gifts, glassware, tableware, lighting, and home décor, open.
▪ The Sill, featuring plant shopping, repotting, curbside pickup, and in-person workshops, open.
▪ Reformation, a sustainable fashion brand, opening soon.
▪ Farrow & Ball, a U.K. based paint and wallpaper brand, opening soon.
▪ Mejuri, a direct-to-consumer luxury jewelry brand, offering an assortment of fine pieces for everyday wear, opening soon.
▪ Veronica Beard, featuring the latest styles and trends in women’s designer clothing, opening soon.
▪ Nike, opening soon.
“Bethesda Row has been an exclusive retail destination for the neighborhood and the greater community for more than two and a half decades,” said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President, Regional Leasing, Federal Realty. “We welcome Vuori and recent editions including ANINE BING and Jenni Kayne, which all highlight our desire to curate innovative neighborhoods where people can meet up with friends and family to shop and dine.”
“We are thrilled to add Vuori to the expanding mix of first-to-market stores in the Bethesda neighborhood,” said Vanessa Mendoza, Senior Director, Regional Leasing, Federal Realty. “This is a highly sought-after retail addition for the Bethesda community and visitors to enjoy.”
About Vuori
A new perspective on performance apparel.
Vuori draws inspiration from the active California lifestyle—an integration of fitness, yoga, surf and life. We make products that stand the test of time and hope to inspire others to live healthy, extraordinary lives. Vuori is much more than a brand. It’s a way of life.
Launched in 2015, Vuori delivers elevated, everyday essentials that blur the lines between fitness and life. An active yogi and surfer, founder Joe Kudla was motivated to create clothing that’s Built to Move in. Styled For Life. Today, Vuori is available at retailers around the globe, and has stores in nearly 30 cities, including Malibu, New York and London.
With products that are designed to last, the Climate Neutral Certified brand is committed to sustainability, with a three-tiered approach: involving the use of recycled and sustainable materials, reducing of plastic waste, and offsetting 100% of carbon emissions. Vuori’s Investment in Happiness drives meaning for every area of the business, a philosophy and active commitment to the shared happiness of its team, customers, community, and the natural environment.
For more information, get in touch with us at vuoriclothing.com.
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT) announces the recent opening of ANINE BING at Bethesda Row, the brand’s first location in the DMV. Sustainable fashion brand Reformation and Veronica Beardwill also join the leading lineup of premium retail in the Bethesda, Md. neighborhood later this year.
ANINE BING features everyday wardrobe essentials and investment pieces for modern women seeking a timeless, yet rebellious approach to style. Reformation combines stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices, releasing limited-edition collections for individuals who want to look beautiful and live sustainably, and Veronica Beard features a uniform of cool wardrobe classics that speak to today’s multifaceted, multitasking woman.
“2023 is beginning with exciting additions to our sophisticated retail scene,” said Vanessa Mendoza, Senior Director, Leasing – Federal Realty. “We welcome ANINE BING, and with Reformation and Veronica Beard coming soon, it will be a fashionable year in the neighborhood.”
Recently opened or soon to be opened retail include:
- Jenni Kayne, a California lifestyle fashion brand, open.
- Madewell, a popular retailer featuring its signature women and men’s denim, open.
- Simon Pearce, a retailer offering gifts, glassware, tableware, lighting and home décor retailer, open.
- The Sill, featuring plant shopping, repotting, curbside pickup, in-person workshops, open.
- Farrow & Ball, the U.K. based paint and wallpaper brand, opening soon.
- Mejuri, a direct-to-consumer luxury jewelry brand, offering an assortment of fine jewelry for everyday wear, opening soon.
- Veronica Beard, featuring the latest styles and trends in women’s designer clothing, opening soon.
- Nike, opening soon.
“We are proud to commemorate more than 25 years of offering a distinctive mix of restaurants, retailers and service providers to the Bethesda community,” said Stuart Biel, Senior Vice President, Regional Leasing – Federal Realty. “Bethesda Row continues to be the perfect place to shop, dine and gather in a comfortable, relaxed setting.”
Just days after the Nike store in Georgetown closed its doors, a new Nike store has put up signage at 7117 Arlington Rd in Bethesda– the former home of Amazon Books. According to a Bethesda Beat report, the 6,063 SF space now displays “Nike by Bethesda” signage out front, with captions saying, “Coming Soon” and “Join Our Team.”
A Nike Unite store has been in the works since last June, taking over the location that was formerly home to DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse location at 910 Ellsworth Drive. After previously setting an opening date of November 3rd on its Google listing, the store pushed back the opening to “2023”, and then set an opening date of Thursday, February 2nd. The date has been pushed back again to Thursday, February 16th, according to its Google listing. An opening date for the Bethesda location is not currently available.
The news of Nike’s upcoming Bethesda store was first reported by Robert Dyer. Featured photo courtesy of Google Maps
In July 2021 we let you know that New York based Mexicue, which has a nearby location at 1720 14th St NW in DC, would be coming to 4733 Elm St. in Bethesda, the former site of Gusto Farm to Street. The Mexican restaurant opened on Tuesday, June 7th with a menu featuring tacos, bowls, shareable platters, margaritas and weekend brunch. Just over six months later, the restaurant has closed permanently.
In a voicemail for calling customers, Mexicue announces that the Bethesda location closed permanently as of Friday, December 30th. The DC location remains open. Per Mexicue: “It all started with a passion for real, made-from-scratch cooking in a food truck that traversed Manhattan and Brooklyn, embracing the vibrant culture of the city. Today, Mexicue has evolved into a restaurant — and lively bar scene — that does things a little differently than the other guys. A little more boldly, and with a lot more flavor and fun.
Foxtrot’s fifth DMV-area location is now open at Bethesda Row (7262 Woodmont Ave.). Visitors who download and use the Foxtrot App opening week will receive a gift while supplies last. The 4,000-square-foot space’s renovation was reimagined by Foxtrot’s in-house design team in partnership with Studio Saint as interior designer.
Foxtrot offers its signature all-day café experience, complete with thoughtfully sourced coffee, seasonal café drinks, fresh smoothies, breakfast tacos, chef-prepared salads and bowls, and delicious grab-and-go meals for lunch and dinner. The store also contains everything from local craft beers and fine wines hand-selected by an in-house sommelier to everyday essentials. All of its offerings are available to enjoy in-store, for pickup and with on-demand delivery through the brand’s proprietary app.
This location also boasts an expansive outdoor patio where guests can enjoy a glass of wine or a quick bite. During the cold winter months, visitors can take a seat at the beautiful oak bar, at the stunning stone counters or a variety of indoor seating options in the main dining area. Since opening its doors in D.C. in 2021, Foxtrot has continued to serve as a fun neighborhood destination, where locals and visitors can gather and celebrate local makers. Foxtrot currently features a variety of local brands, including Ceremony Coffee Beans, Dolcezza Gelato, Cookie by Drew, Manor Hill, Little Sesame hummus, and more.
Foxtrot currently carries more than 150 local products from over 50 local makers and will continue to add new brands to its shelves. Even beyond placement on store shelves, Foxtrot is committed to showcasing up-and-coming brands, small makers and independent entrepreneurs through its Up & Comers awards — an annual program designed to catalyze the growth and success of small businesses. Local brands who are interested in being featured on Foxtrot’s shelves can submit their products at https://foxtrotco.com/contact.
Foxtrot Bethesda joins the brand’s three other DMV area locations, in Dupont (1601 Connecticut Ave., NW), Mount Vernon Triangle (650 Massachusetts Ave.), Georgetown (1267 Wisconsin Ave.) and Old Town Alexandria (701 King Street). The brand currently has 22 locations across Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Dallas, with plans to continue expansion in both existing and new markets this fall.
