A new chapter begins for book lovers in Montgomery County next week as Next Chapter Collective celebrates the grand opening of its mobile independent bookstore.
Retail
Glowbar, the fast-growing New York-based skincare brand known for its 30-minute customized facials, will open its first Maryland location at Cabin John Village in Potomac on Saturday, July 18.
Nike has permanently closed its Bethesda retail store after a little more than three years in business.
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Update: The proposed redevelopment of Rio-Washingtonian Center will undergo additional revisions and a new round of public review after the Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council voted Monday to reopen the record indefinitely. Additional information can be found here.
Gaithersburg City planning staff is recommending approval of a major redevelopment plan for Rio-Washingtonian Center that would bring 463 new apartments, more than 41,000SF of retail space, and several new public amenities to the popular Gaithersburg destination. The Gaithersburg Mayor and City Council is expected to hold its policy discussion and take final action on Monday, July 20.
Triveni Supermarket is expanding into Montgomery County, signing a lease for the former Big Lots space at 20926 Frederick Rd. in Germantown’s Milestone Shopping Center. An opening timeframe has not yet been announced, but Maryland Newsletters reports that Triveni hopes to open by the end of the year.
Spirit Halloween is hiring for a seasonal store at Clarksburg Premium Outlets, making it the first confirmed Montgomery County store in the 2026 Halloween season.
The North Face has opened its newest Maryland location at Clarksburg Premium Outlets (22705 Clarksburg Road), bringing one of the world’s most recognizable outdoor brands to Montgomery County.
Permanent signage has been installed at Orange Pocket in Rio in Gaithersburg. The Japanese and Korean-inspired pop culture and lifestyle retailer is now expected to open in mid-August at 30 Grand Corner Avenue, taking over the former Pier 1 Imports and seasonal Spirit Halloween space. (more…)
The third and final tenant has officially signed on to complete the redevelopment of the former Party City space in the Kentlands. STRONG Pilates will occupy the remaining storefront, joining VEG ER for Pets and Wonder in the subdivided retail space.
Zara has received a permit valued at more than $500,000 as it prepares to open its first two-level store in Maryland at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda.
Gabe’s, the discount retailer formerly known as Rugged Warehouse, is permanently closing its Gaithersburg location at 30 N Frederick Avenue in Gaitherstowne Plaza. (more…)