In August, we let you know that Marlo Furniture will be closing all six of its locations permanently. An official closing date has not been set yet, but a representative at the Rockville location shared that the store will “definitely be closing by the end of the year.”
Rowan, a piercing studio staffed by licensed nurses, is opening this week in Gaithersburg’s Downtown Crown. The new studio will be the company’s third Maryland location, joining Bethesda and Annapolis, and its 95th nationwide. A Rowan representative said the store is expected to open by this weekend.
The Shoppers grocery store in Germantown will close its doors next month, according to a letter sent to employees on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Rio Lakefront and Locally Crafted in Gaithersburg will host their annual Fall Makers Market on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26 from 11am to 5 pm.
Less than a year after its $35.3 million acquisition by Bethesda-based Willard Retail, Rockville’s Research Row retail complex is now fully leased with the signing of ChaHalo. ChaHalo is a modern bubble tea and milk tea brand that blends traditional Chinese tea culture with contemporary flavors and presentation.
Miniso has officially opened its new location at 12266F Rockville Pike in Federal Plaza, between Tiger Sugar and Fulton Bank, near Torchy’s Tacos (h/t pike.and.rozay). (more…)
Spirit Halloween is now open at 1683 Rockville Pike in Congressional Plaza, in the space formerly occupied by Buy Buy Baby. (more…)
Montgomery County-based apparel company Collars & Co., famously known for its appearance on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” will officially open during this weekend’s FALLFest at Congressional Plaza.
Last week we reported that Charley Prime in Gaithersburg’s Rio would be rebranding. The restaurant has now released additional information about the new concept. (more…)
North Bethesda’s signature fall celebration, PIKEtoberfest, returns to Pike & Rose on Sunday, October 5, from 12 pm to 4 pm. The free, family-friendly festival invites the community to spend the afternoon enjoying live entertainment, local food and drinks, games, and activities for all ages.
Bethesda Row will welcome the return of Frankie’s on the Park, a popular tween and teen fashion brand, for a pop-up shop running October 4 through October 13, 2025.