Giant Food continues growth through Shoppers swaps


Giant Food LLC has been on a real estate spending spree for the past year, opening new locations, renovating old ones and, interestingly, taking over shuttering Shoppers Food & Pharmacy locations. The spending will continue, as Giant plans to invest $175 million on new locations, conversions or store renovations during the next two years.

Wegmans cements deal for Reston location


Wegmans has cemented a deal to open at Reston Crescent, where developer Brookfield Properties hopes the popular grocer will serve as an anchor to attract others to the 4 million-square-foot mixed-use development.

Rockville Now Has Dueling Food Halls


Rockville Pike got another Asian food hall this week with the arrival of Pike Kitchen, which brings build-your-own bowls, banh mi, and caffeinated Thai concoctions to the growing dining scene off Interstate 270.