Tag: retail
Bed Bath & Beyond is closing
Bed Bath & Beyond plans to close all of its 360 stores by June 30, the Washington Business Journal reports. That includes the Bed Bath & Beyond at the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads. Customers who have those ubiquitous blue-and-white 20 percent off coupons have to use them before they expire on April 26, according … Continued
Anime/smoke shop opens in Annandale
Annandale’s only anime-themed smoke shop is now open. The Hidden Cloud offers anime-related toys, stickers, and costumes; snacks from Japan and Korea; and a smallish selection of smoke and vape products. “Doing something that hasn’t been done before is exciting and fun,” says owner Georgio Khoury, an anime fan who grew up in Annandale and … Continued
Annandale shop offers specialty food products from Korea
A new shop in Annandale specializes in high-end, organic food imported from Korea. Danuri is located at 4231 Markham St. in Seoul Plaza. Peter Lee, the owner of the Stone Tofu House closed that restaurant last July and opened Danuri in that space in December. The new shop offers traditional Korean products made by small … Continued
A vape shop with a twist is coming to Annandale
Can Annandale handle another vape shop? Apparently, it can. The Hidden Cloud Smoke Shop is coming to 7031 Little River Turnpike, unit 11-B, in Great World Plaza. They’re aiming for an April 1 opening. This one will be a little different. According to the company’s Instagram, the shop will sell anime, videogame merchandise, and “exotic … Continued
Amazon Fresh store slated for Bailey’s Crossroads might never open
The Amazon Fresh grocery store slated for the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads appears to be in limbo, the Washington Business Journal reports. Amazon is experiencing huge losses and is closing some grocery stores and cutting back on plans to open new ones, states an article posted by WSJ on Feb. 7. At least … Continued
Pottery Barn is coming to Mosaic
Pottery Barn is coming to the Mosaic District in Merrifield, Fairfax County building records confirm. It will be located in a ground-floor space in the Target building at 2905 District Avenue adjacent to Lee Highway. Pottery Barn is expected to open this summer. The chain specializes in furniture, bedding, tableware, and home décor. There are … Continued
Mixed-use development proposed for Eastgate center in Annandale
Insight Property Group has submitted a proposal to develop a mixed-use multifamily apartment complex at the Eastgate Shopping Center in Annandale. Insight is proposing a six-story building with up to 280 residential units and 11,220 square feet of ground-level retail. The Eastgate Shopping Center, at 4251 John Marr Drive, was developed in 2020 on the … Continued
Another vape shop coming to Annandale
A Tobacco Hut is expected to open at 7109 Columbia Pike. Annandale, in mid-November. The property owner, Charles Lee, preferred leasing the building to another type of business, such as a coffee shop, but couldn’t find a tenant. Negotiations with Dunkin’ Donuts fell through. Lee purchased the lot in July 2021. He is making some … Continued
Bradlick Dollar Tree reopens
The Dollar Tree store in the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale has reopened nearly a year after it was damaged following a two-car accident that destroyed the front door. The store had been closed since October 2021 when a Mercedes struck a Nissan Versa, then crashed into the glass door. The door still hasn’t been … Continued
Seven Corners CVS is closing
The CVS at 6164 Arlington Blvd. at the Willston 1 Centre in Seven Corners is closing on Oct. 5. According to a manager, the store’s lease is not being renewed. The employees are being offered jobs at other CVS stores. An email to customers encourages pharmacy users to fill their prescriptions at the CVS on … Continued
Gas station plans to replace repair shop with a convenience store
The Fairfax County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider an application Sept. 14 to transform the vehicle repair facility at the Ravensworth Shell gas station into a convenience store. The Shell station is located at the Ravensworth Shopping Center on the corner of Braddock Road and Port Royal Road in Annandale. The applicant, Capital Services … Continued
Remodeling co. to open in Annandale
Kitchen & Bath Solutions is opening in mid-September at 7024 Columbia Pike in Annandale. The store offers remodeling and painting services, along with kitchen cabinets, sinks, tiles, bathtubs, and showers, says owner Henry Andrade, Kitchen & Bath Solutions differs from other similar shops, says Andrade, because he has experience actually doing remodeling work as a … Continued
Smoke & Vapor Planet opens in Annandale
Another vape shop is now open in Annandale. Smoke & Vapor Planet is located at 4425 John Marr Drive next to Duck Chang’s. A grand opening is planned for Sept. 15. The shop sells vaporizers, disposable vapes, glass water pipes, hookah pipes and supplies, CBD products, cigarettes, cigars, smoking accessories, incense, and more. Exotic snacks … Continued
County to reduce parking requirements
Fairfax County is undergoing a major effort to ease parking requirements for new developments. The Parking Reimagined initiative is aimed at reducing the number of parking spaces required in multifamily housing developments and businesses. The goal is to increase green space, spur development and economic growth, reduce disincentives for building affordable housing, and discourage … Continued
Coming to Mosaic: chocolate and boxing
A Neuhaus luxury chocolate shop is coming to the Mosaic District in Merrifield. It will be in the space formerly occupied by Artisan Confections on Strawberry Lane. Neuhaus, a Belgian company, has more than 1,500 stores worldwide, mostly in Europe. There are Neuhaus shops in Bethesda and Union Station in D.C. A fast-casual Indian restaurant … Continued