Store Reporter

09/01/2025

Newest gathering spot for kids and teens in Rockville: Meow Claw, a bustling emporium of claw machines and snacks on the back side of The Shops at Congressional Village. https://www.storereporter.com/meow-claw-opens-shops-congressional-village-rockville/

09/01/2025

Ever heard of Hawaiian "plate lunch" and Spam Musubi rolls? L&L Hawaiian BBQ, now open on Rockville Pike, is the place to try them. More here:

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has opened at Rockville's Ritchie Center, offering traditional Hawaiian "plate lunches" and Spam sushi rolls.

03/01/2025

Newcomer Thairock opened its doors on Rockville Pike this week, while two other local Thai restaurants have gone dark. All the details here:

Newcomer Thairock opened its doors on Rockville Pike this week, while two other local Thai restaurants have gone dark.

03/01/2025

The Container Store is in Chapter 11. What does that mean for the Rockville location?

The Container Store filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, but it's business as usual at Rockville's Congressional Plaza location.

31/12/2024

Nordstrom will soon be changing hands. What does the new year hold for this beloved retailer — and its future at Westfield Montgomery mall?

Nordstrom's impending acquisition marks a fresh start for the retailer — and good news for Westfield Montgomery mall.

28/12/2024

Party City is closing for good, but you still have a few more weeks to shop — and there's a lot left at this store in Rockville, including New Year's Eve and Super Bowl party decor. More here: https://www.storereporter.com/party-city-declares-bankruptcy-rockville-store-still-open/

26/12/2024

Dirty Dough is now open at Rockville Town Square. All the stuffed cookies and chunky milkshakes you can eat (and drink). Details here: https://www.storereporter.com/dirty-dough-opens-rockville-town-square/

20/12/2024

RH Outlet, the clearance division of Restoration Hardware, opened its doors this week in the former Bed Bath & Beyond space on Rockville Pike. Here's a peek inside. https://www.storereporter.com/restoration-hardware-outlet-opens-former-bed-bath-and-beyond-space-rockville/

18/12/2024

Wonderland Books Bethesda has opened its doors, giving the area its first locally owned bookstore in recent memory — and its first real literary gathering space since Barnes & Noble closed in 2017.

Wonderland Books opened its doors in downtown Bethesda this week, giving the area its first locally owned bookstore in recent memory.

13/12/2024

Are you on the hunt for Chanukah decor? We shopped all around Rockville so you don't have to. And we found two great places to spend your gelt. More here: https://www.storereporter.com/best-stores-for-chanukah-decor-rockville-maryland/

13/12/2024

When will Wegmans finally open in Rockville? Where will you park? And will the store be allowed to sell beer and wine? Your questions answered in this week's Store Reporter:

Rockville's upcoming Wegmans is finally scheduled to open in late 2025. What's the plan for parking? Will the store sell beer and wine?

12/12/2024

Pvolve, a trending fitness chain repped by Jennifer Aniston, is heading to Cabin John Village. And it's not the only fitness studio on the way to that center.

Pvolve, a trending exercise chain repped by Jennifer Aniston, is heading to Cabin John Village. It's the second of two new fitness studios.

11/12/2024

Joe's Noodle House, one of the oldest and most famous Asian restaurants in Rockville, will close its doors at the end of December. The chef is retiring, we're told, and the owner is moving back to Taiwan.

06/12/2024

Tatte has set an opening date for its new cafe/bakery/coffee house on Rockville Pike. This week, we took a peek inside. More here: https://www.storereporter.com/tatte-and-california-fish-grille-opening-rockville-pike/

05/12/2024

Got little ones? Carter's is one of the newest additions to Westfield Montgomery mall Westfield Montgomery this season. https://www.storereporter.com/carters-fashion-q-capsule-gallery-kokee-tea-open-westfield-montgomery-mall/

05/12/2024

Strike a pose at Cabin John Village: YogaSix is on the way. More here:

As we roll into the holiday food fest, here's some good news on the fitness front: YogaSix is heading to Cabin John Village.

04/12/2024

Years after they closed their doors at
Westfield Montgomery mall, Abercrombie & Fitch and Abercrombie Kids have made a triumphant return just in time for the holidays. https://www.storereporter.com/abercrombie-and-fitch-abercrombie-kids-reopen-westfield-montgomery-mall/

27/11/2024

The end of November has also brought an end to two longtime institutions on Rockville Pike. 7-Eleven is out, and and Arby's has begun its transformation into McDonald's. More here:

This week we say goodbye to two longtime institutions on Rockville Pike: 7-Eleven closed, and the old Arby's is turning into a McDonald's.