Bar Louie And Mission BBQ Among New Tenants Signed At Foundry Row
Bar Louie and Mission BBQ are among the businesses coming to Foundry Row, a $140M redevelopment of the former Solo Cup factory in Owings Mills to open this fall. Developers Greenberg Gibbons and Vanguard also announced Thursday that Chipotle, La-Z-Boy, Massage Envy, Xfinity, Floyd’s 99 Barbershop and Hair Cuttery will join the 50-acre development on… Read more »
The science of retail layout
There’s more of a science than you think to your favorite store’s layout. Think about it, how do we end up getting lured in, time and again, to these shops? And how do they keep getting us to buy more than we planned? There is a definite method to this madness, and I’m here to… Read more »
3 lessons learned about shopping malls in our region
Throughout the year, we publish new Lists on the top companies, executives and deals in the Washington region based on our research. Every week there are new topics explored, new industries to delve into. Most of the time, that research comes from the surveys I conduct year-round of regional companies and organizations. Sometimes we also… Read more »
Hobby Lobby expands in Northern Virginia with planned Woodbridge location
Craft emporium Hobby Lobby will open a new store in Woodbridge later this year, making it the fourth location of the national chain in Greater Washington.
Hobby Lobby expands in Northern Virginia with planned Woodbridge location
Craft emporium Hobby Lobby will open a new store in Woodbridge later this year, making it the fourth location of the national chain in Greater Washington. Hobby Lobby signed a lease to open a 63,971-square-foot store in Smoketown Station shopping center at 14000 Shoppers Best Way, near the Potomac Mills retail destination. David Ward of H&R Retail,… Read more »
Potbelly, Chipotle join Chick-fil-A in Anne Arundel retail development
Grabbing a bite before a flight may get a little easier. Corporate Office Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE: OFC) has lured four fast-food restaurants to its Nursery Landing retail development near Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Dave & Buster’s opens in Northern Virginia
Entertainment venue Dave & Buster’s (NASDAQ: PLAY) opened Monday in Springfield Town Center, making it the only active local outlet for the national chain.
Brian Mitchell With H&R Retail Completes 11 Leases For Verizon Wireless Dealers In Mid-Atlantic Region
H&R Retail,a Washington, DC/Baltimore-based retail real estate brokerage firm,announced that Brian Mitchell has completed 11 lease transactions for new locations for Verizon Wireless dealers in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Newly Minted Ellsworth Place Embraces Revitalized Downtown Silver Spring
The owners of the Silver Spring mall formerly known as City Place completed a study earlier this year that projected 9 million annual pedestrian trips through the corner of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive in front of their property.
He’s got an eye for retail
David Ward joined H&R Retail as a sophomore in college. In 20 years, through local retail’s evolution from massive suburban leases to urban mixed-use developments, he’s worked his way up to the top job. His brokerage firm has handled name-brand retail for high-profile projects from Silver Spring’s Ellsworth Place to Tysons’ Whole Food-anchored The Boro. This… Read more »
Ratsie’s no more: Nando’s opens in College Park, plus other regional restaurant news
The former Ratsie’s space in College Park is barely recognizable these days, after the complete overhaul from Nando’s, the South African-Portuguese restaurant taking over the site at 7400 Baltimore Ave.
Arlington’s new tiny Target is ready for all your impulse-buy needs (Video)
The miniature version of Target (NYSE: TGT) that’s been expanding throughout the U.S. for the past year is now open in Rosslyn, offering a mix of grocery items, housewares and, yes, that cute cardigan you didn’t realize you needed until this moment.
Giant Food in Ellicott City relocating to former Sears space
A Giant Food that sits along Route 40 in Ellicott City is packing up and moving to a nearby location next year.
Giant Food in Ellicott City relocating to former Sears space
A Giant Food that sits along Route 40 in Ellicott City is packing up and moving to a nearby location next year. The grocery store, currently located at the Chatham Station Shopping Center at 9180 Baltimore National Pike, is relocating to a vacant building within the same center in mid-2016. Its new, 88,000-square-foot space previously… Read more »
Pure Barre DC Opens Third Studio at Cathedral Commons
On Thursday, September 24th hundreds gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the newest Pure Barre studio in Washington, DC in the Cathedral Commons plaza. With the opening of its third studio – following the success of its Dupont and Capitol Hill studios – Pure Barre becomes the largest barre franchise in the city.
Greensboro on the go: Plenty of activity for two projects near the Greensboro Metro station in Tysons
There’s plenty of activity to report for two projects near the Greensboro Metro station on the Silver Line in Tysons Corner. The Meridian Group, which is developing The Boro bounded by Leesburg Pike, Greensboro Drive and Solutions Drive, has finalized the purchase of the site and is nearing project approval. And Foulger-Pratt will file plans… Read more »
Fully leased Parkville shopping center sells for $27M
An almost fully leased Parkville shopping center has sold for $27.2 million.
New Giant Grocery Store Celebrating Opening in Alexandria
The brand-new Giant is located at Notch 8 in Potomac Yard and will include a new, market-style produce section with fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, a Starbucks café and seating area with complimentary Wi-Fi, a full-service pharmacy and a PNC Bank.
More shopping for Shaw: The Shay lands another trendy menswear retailer
Frank & Oak, an online Canadian men’s clothier with a growing brick-and-mortar presence in the U.S., will join a slew of trendy retailers at The Shay apartment building in the north end of Shaw when it opens this fall.
Brian Mitchell with H&R Retail Completes Five Leases for Verizon Wireless Dealers in Mid-atlantic Region
H&R Retail,a Washington, DC/Baltimore-based retail real estate brokerage firm,announced that Brian Mitchell has completed five lease transactions for new locations for Verizon Wireless dealers in the Mid-Atlantic region. Mitchell represented the tenants in all the transactions, which include:
Small Bites: New Fish Taco Renderings; Not Your Average Joe’s Officially Coming to Silver Spring
Rockville architect Steven Karr posted new renderings on his website of the planned Fish Taco location at Wildwood Shopping Center in Bethesda. The 2,200-square-foot space will include exposed brick and tall wood-paneled booths, according to the renderings. The restaurant is expected to be completed in December.
East Coast’s first TargetExpress opens in the D.C. region, with a bent toward college students (Video)
The first mini-Target in the D.C. region opens this week in College Park, bringing a pared-down assortment of the mega-store’s usual offerings to 7150 Baltimore Avenue — located, conveniently, beneath housing for 800 University of Maryland students.
Staples’ loss is swim school’s gain when it comes to retail space
Baltimore-based Kids First Swim School, which provides swimming lessons for children who are infants through age 7, will open in a 7,000-square-foot space at Falls Plaza, a Giant-anchored strip mall located at 1200 W. Broad St. in Falls Church.
Giant to open grocery store in Odenton
Giant Food Stores LLC has signed a lease to open a store at Odenton Shopping Center later this year. The 60,492-square-foot grocery store is under construction and expected to open in late 2015.
Loudoun’s swankiest new shopping center aims to make Ashburn feel more urban
When Loudoun County’s first Whole Foods Market opens later this month, it’ll bring with it a lot of firsts for the county — and developer Regency Centers hopes plenty of that area’s wealthy shoppers.
Whole Foods Brings First DC Location of Cali Burger Joint
It’s not quite In-N-Out Burger, but the DC area is finally getting its first location of California chain Habit Burger. Thanks to a Whole Foods anchor in Ashburn, the burger chain is joining the first Loudoun Cava Mezze location and the first DC-area Cooper’s Hawk, an Illinois-based winery/restaurant. The Belmont Chase development along Leesburg Pike… Read more »
This franchisee wanted to open a Boston’s Restaurant in Bel Air, but settled for a spot next to Wegmans
Abingdon wasn’t top of mind for Keith Asante when he began searching for space to open his first Boston’s Restaurant franchise. But, as he says, it’s not too bad being next to Wegmans.
Why gym owners are retrofitting old movie theaters
The marquee sign that once listed showtimes at the Visions cinema in Dupont Circle now heralds the opening of the indoor cycling club Flywheel. The old concession stand has been repurposed into a front desk, while the mezzanine has been transformed into a fitness studio complete with floor-to-ceiling mirrors.
Before opening, Whole Foods emerges as a symbol of progress in Pr. George’s
The promise of living within walking distance of Whole Foods Market was a deciding factor for Keenan and Laura Keeling in their decision to move from Takoma Park to suburban Prince George’s County.
Glen’s Garden Market Will Open Second Location in Shaw
Two years after opening a Dupont grocery focusing almost exclusively on local foods, Glen’s Garden Market is preparing for its second location. Owner Danielle Vogel says she’s finalizing a lease for a space in the Shay, a mixed-use development at 8th and U streets NW.
It’s official: Major national retailer inks deal for Rosslyn
Minneapolis-based Target Corp. will open a smaller-format TargetExpress store in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighborhood, a prospect we first reported in January.
Fashion retailer signs on to Connecticut Ave.
Women’s apparel and accessories retailer Francesca’s has another D.C. store on the drawing board, this one along the Connecticut Avenue NW retail corridor.
Smashburger’s new Fells Point spot will add a little local flavor
Smashburger may be another out-of-town burger joint heading to Baltimore, but it’s taking on a little local flavor.
Food trends drive retail rebound
Geoffrey Mackler says we are at war — a pizza war, that is. But the principal at H&R Retail Inc. says that’s not the only thing happening in a hot restaurant and retail market. The local real estate brokerage has handled leases for Whole Foods, Hobby Lobby and other retailers looking expand in Greater Baltimore. He… Read more »
Brookland neighborhood guide: Artists enliven this Northeast nook
For a long time, there were only a handful of reasons to visit Brookland: To take in a performance at Dance Place; to study at Catholic or Trinity universities; or to worship at the many religious centers in “Little Rome,” such as the Franciscan Monastery or the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Restaurants and… Read more »
Seattle’s Mod Pizza is the latest fast-casual pizza chain coming to D.C.
The latest addition to the dining options in Silver Spring will be Mod Pizza, a fast-casual pizza restaurant coming to Ellsworth Place in downtown Silver Spring.
Fitness studios, specialty retailers sign on to Cathedral Commons project
Angela Phelps had no intention of opening a new shop. But when developers approached her with a storefront at the new development of Cathedral Commons west of Cleveland Park, she says it was an offer she couldn’t refuse.
Grilled Oyster Co., Wylie Wagg and more heading to Cathedral Commons
Cathedral Commons, a new mixed-use development on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C., will get several more local businesses come spring, with developer The Bozzuto Group announcing seven new retail and restaurant leases this week.
Francesca’s coming to Georgetown in 2015
Georgetown’s retail mix continues to expand, with mid-level women’s clothier Francesca’s signing a lease to open an 1,800-square-foot store on M Street NW.
Towson is getting a Whole Foods
Baltimore County is getting its first Whole Foods Market. The high-end grocer signed a lease as the anchor tenant for Towson Row and is expected to open in 2018 or 2019. Towson Row, a $350 million mixed-used project by Caves Valley Partners, will include 200,000 square feet of office space, 100,000 square feet of retail,… Read more »
Rent the Runway to open store in Georgetown
Rent the Runway, the designer wear rental company, will open a standalone location in Georgetown this fall.
Gourmet pizza maker Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar to open 5 Maryland locations
Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar is planning to open five locations in Greater Baltimore. The Dallas-based chain, which specializes in gourmet pizza and pasta, signed a five-unit franchise agreement with Keith Asante to develop restaurants in Baltimore, Baltimore County and Harford County. The first two will open in Bel Air and White Marsh.
Lowe’s buys into D.C.’s Fort Lincoln
The deal is done for Lowe’s at The Shops at Dakota Crossing.
Whole Foods Columbia opens to droves of shoppers
Howard County’s first Whole Foods Market opened in downtown Columbia Wednesday to a large number of eager shoppers — an event that local officials called a watershed moment in the revitalization of Columbia’s Town Center.
Pint the Town – Brookland Gets a Top-Notch Beer Bar
Timing is everything. Especially if you’re opening a beer bar at the beginning of DC Beer Week. Here then: Brookland Pint, another beer-centric spot by the owners of Meridian Pint and Smoke & Barrel, opening Monday
Chuy’s and its Nacho Car Are Coming to Virginia
Austin-based Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s is planning to open in Fairfax. The restaurant, home to Hatch green chile sauce, an Elvis shrine and a “nacho car,” will open at 11219 Lee Highway on Aug. 26. The longtime chain is known for quirky decor and solid happy hour specials. A Springfield location will follow in October.
Barcelona Wine Bar to Open Another D.C. Restaurant
Always-packed 14th Street NW Spanish tapas spot Barcelona Wine Bar is opening another location at the Cathedral Commons development in Cleveland Park late this year or early next. It will be joined by Raku, which Y&H reported a year ago, in addition to a Giant supermarket, Starbucks, and lots of other retail.
Sports Authority Signs at Foundry Row
Yesterday, H&R Retail’s Geoff Mackler (with colleague David Ward) told us his company signed Sports Authority to join LA Fitness and Wegmans at Greenberg Gibbons’ Foundry Row. As for retail in the city, he says Caves Valley’s project at Key Highway and Lawrence Street (Walgreens will open on the ground floor in April and MedStar… Read more »
A Virtual Tour of the Monroe Street Market, a Work in Progress
Raku Coming to Cleveland Park
Sushi and noodle soup spot Raku has signed a lease for its third location in Cleveland Park as part of the Cathedral Commons development, which will also include a new Giant supermarket.