The Shoppers Food store in Germantown, located at 18066 Mateny Road, has closed permanently as of Saturday, November 1. The Germantown location was one of four Maryland stores set to close by November 8, along with locations in College Park, Laurel, and Capitol Heights.
Downtown Crown in Gaithersburg continues to evolve after a period of vacancies approximately a decade after the development opened. Here’s a look at recent openings and upcoming arrivals that are reshaping the scene:
Several new businesses have opened or are on the way to Wintergreen Plaza along Rockville Pike, according to leasing documents for the shopping center. This continues a wave of new energy for one of Rockville’s busiest shopping centers.
Zara is preparing to relocate within Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda, moving from its current space on the lower level of the Nordstrom wing to the upper level, where it will take over the former Gap and Gap Kids space.
Permanent signage has now been installed for Go Fresh 365, the Chinese and Asian supermarket chain that will replace Safeway at 1800 Rockville Pike in The Galvan at Twinbrook.
A Gaithersburg favorite is getting ready for a new chapter. Taco Bar El Güero, which closed its longtime home inside the Shell station at 10003 B Fields Rd earlier this month, is preparing to open its new restaurant in Downtown Crown this November. The upcoming location, at 200 Ellington Avenue, will take over the space that previously housed BurgerIM and Smashburger (sneak peek available below).
Updated to reflect Mattress Warehouse will take over the space rather than Mattress Firm.
Another piece of the puzzle has fallen into place for the former Buca Di Beppo space in Gaithersburg’s Kentlands. Just days after it was confirmed that Tatte Bakery & Café would be opening in half of the building, we’ve learned that Mattress Warehouse will occupy the other half.
Toys “R” Us has opened a holiday shop at The Mall in Columbia, located at 10300 Little Patuxent Parkway, Space 1780, marking the only Toys “R” Us Holiday Shop in the Baltimore-Washington area. (more…)
The Best Buy Outlet in Bowie will permanently close its doors on November 1, 2025, according to a company representative. (more…)
A new wine shop called Tipping Point is coming soon to Federal Plaza in Rockville. The upcoming shop will be located between The Good Feet Store and a nail spa, along the same strip as Mamma Lucia, Mimi’s Handmade, and several other local businesses.
ALDI announced it will offer a full Thanksgiving meal for ten people for about $40, featuring a 14-pound turkey and ingredients for nine side dishes, making this year’s feast even cheaper than last year’s. (more…)