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New Toy Store Now Open in Montgomery Mall

Published April 29, 2022 at 9:10AM

Alex Baby and Toys, a new concept from FYE, is now open in Montgomery Mall. The store is located downstairs next to Old Navy. According to Westfield Montgomery, “from legos and baby essentials to LOL’s and STEM, they are your one-stop-shop for all things play.” We’re told the store offers toys for all ages, not just toddlers and young children.

According to Billboard, FYE was purchased by Sunrise Records in 2020. Sunrise paid $10 million to take over ownership of the 200-store chain. The purchase included assuming some of the chain’s liabilities including, accounts payable, store leases, and the chain’s frequent buyer membership program while also gaining a target inventory of $40 million. It also took on all FYE employees. FYE closed its Wheaton Mall location in January 2019 and its Lakeforest Mall location one year later in January of 2020. There is another Alex Baby and Toys listed as being in Holyoke Mall at Ingleside in Massachusetts, but the phone number is not currently active, so it may also be opening soon.

MCPS Elementary School All-County Art Show Now Until May 1 at Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Published April 27, 2022 at 3:53PM

The MCPS Elementary School 2022 All-County Art Show began at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, April 26 and will be available for anyone to walk through/view until 4:00 PM on Sunday, May 1. The display, which was entirely virtual last year, has returned to the mall, and can be seen spread across the lower level of the mall.

This exhibition highlights outstanding artwork created in 135 schools by students in Pre-K through Grade 5. We hope you share our pride in these students’ accomplishments! They demonstrated a high level of critical thinking, a sensitivity to design elements, and an ability to persevere that enabled them to create these incredible works of art.

Under Armor in Montgomery Mall to Close for Remodeling, Temporary Location Announced

By Patrick Herron

Published April 20, 2022 at 9:28AM

Under Armor in Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda) will be closing for several months beginning on April 26 for remodeling.

During this time, Under Armor will have a temporary location in the mall at the former site of Sports Nation, which closed back in February. The temporary store is expected to be open a few days after the main location closes and will feature a majority of their inventory, except for kids clothing.

Wheaton: Easter Charity Celebration for the MoCo Humane Society This Saturday

By Patrick Herron

Published April 14, 2022 at 9:19AM

There will be an Easter charity event benefiting the Montgomery County Humane Society this Saturday, April 16th, from 12-3pm at Wheaton Mall (11160 Veirs Mill Rd).

There will be a photo op with the Easter bunny and Encanto characters for $10, with all proceeds donated to the Humane Society.

Michael Kors Has Closed in Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Published April 12, 2022 at 11:12AM | Updated June 23, 2022 at 11:09AM

Michael Kors has closed its Montgomery Mall location permanently, according to a google listing. The store removed all signage a couple weeks back, but remains listed on the Michael Kors website, and Westfield Montgomery directory. The phone number still leads to a Michael Kors recording with temporary hours, but a representative from the Tyson’s location confirmed today that the store has closed.

In July 2020, Reuters reported that American luxury group Capri (Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors, Versace) estimated a 70% loss of sales due to the corona pandemic. The report stated that Capri may permanently close up to 170 stores, mostly Michael Kors, over the next two years. It seems as though the Montgomery Mall Michael Kors location was one of those casualties.

Alex Baby and Toys is Coming Soon to Montgomery Mall

By MCS Staff

Published April 10, 2022 at 8:15AM

Alex Baby and Toys, a new concept from FYE, will be coming soon to Montgomery Mall. It will be located downstairs next to Old Navy. Though the FYE website lists two locations at Montgomery Mall (doesn’t specify that the locations are not yet open), we are told there will only be one in the mall.

Signage is up on the exterior of the upcoming toy/baby product store, but construction remains ongoing inside. As of now, there aren’t many details as to what the store will provide, but the name is pretty telling.

Curious to See How Much WRS Paid to Acquire the Anchor Sites at Lakeforest Mall in February?

By MCS Staff

Published April 8, 2022 at 6:53AM | Updated October 16, 2022 at 9:53AM

On February 28th, WRS Inc., a real estate investment firm based out of South Carolina, purchased Lakeforest Mall’s four anchor sites. The firm previously purchased the core, ponds, and forest conservation of the mall back in 2019. Last week, Gaithersburg’s Office of Economic Development released the dollar amount the properties were acquired for, per Maryland Land Records.

A total of $75 million was paid to acquire Lakeforest Mall.

What’s Still Open Inside Lakeforest Mall, What’s New & What’s Closing This Month: April 2022 Edition

By Patrick Herron

Published April 5, 2022 at 1:45PM

Yes, it is open, and there are still over forty retailers/shops open for business inside.

A few updates:

Gaithersburg: Hakky Shoe Repair in Lakeforest Mall Has Closed

By Patrick Herron

Published April 4, 2022 at 9:46PM

After 33 years, Hakky Shoe Repair in Lakeforest Mall has closed. In addition to professional shoe repair, the location also repaired handbags and leather goods, as well as provided on-site key copying services.

We’re told the owners are retiring and moving back to Korea to enjoy living with family and friends.

Carnival Returns to Wheaton Mall on April 6

By Patrick Herron

Published April 4, 2022 at 3:08PM

The Jolly Show Carnival is returning to the Westfield Wheaton Mall parking lot at 11160 Veirs Mill Rd. in Wheaton.

The carnival will run April 6-18, Monday though Friday 5p-11pm, Saturday 1-11pm, and Sunday 3-11pm.

Progress at First ‘Butter Me Up’ Location in MoCo

By MCS Staff

Published April 3, 2022 at 10:54AM

Back in December we let you know that DC’s Butter Me Up will be opening a Montgomery County location in Westfield’s Montgomery Mall.

HalfSmoke, which should be opening its first MoCo location in either Bethesda or Rockville Town Square soon, created Butter Me Up as a breakfast sandwich pop-up during the pandemic so that customers can pick up or order breakfast sandwiches for delivery.