Tag: shopping
Virginia sales tax holiday this weekend
This weekend is a good time to stock up on school supplies. [Amazon] Virginia is having its annual sales tax holiday this weekend. You can buy certain school supplies, clothing, emergency preparedness supplies, and energy-saving and water-saving products without paying state sales taxes. Purchases can be made in person, online, or by phone.
New Bloomingdale’s concept store, Bloomie’s, coming to Mosaic
A rendering of the future Bloomie’s store in the Mosaic District in Merrifield. Bloomingdales’ plans to open a new store concept, called Bloomie’s, in the Mosaic District Aug. 26, the company announced. According to a July 7 press release, Bloomie’s will be “a smaller, highly curated, ever-evolving store concept filled with top brands, a new tech-enabled stylist … Continued
Amazon Fresh opens in Franconia this week
The Amazon Fresh Store in Franconia. [Alexandria Living] Curious about the Amazon Fresh grocery store coming to Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads? Stop by for a preview at the Amazon Fresh opening May 27 in Franconia. The Amazon Fresh in Bailey’s Crossroads is expected to open in late 2022 in the former Safeway space.
Farmers markets open this week
The Wakefield Farmers Market opens Wednesday, May 5, at 2 p.m. It’s located in Wakefield Park, 8100 Braddock Road, Annandale. It will be open every Wednesday, 2-6 p.m., through Oct. 27.
Free EV charging stations installed at Annandale Giant
Two Volta electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at the Giant grocery store on Columbia Pike in Annandale.
Five Below store coming to Bailey’s Crossroads
The candy section at a typical Five Below store. Five Below is moving into the former Pier One space at the Bailey’s Crossroads Shopping Center. Pier One closed in early 2020. Five Below specializes in items for teens and tweens mostly priced at $5 or less. The stores feature toys, snacks, cosmetics, room décor, sports … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads shopping center is getting a makeover
Crossroads Center, the shopping center on Leesburg Pike and Columbia Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads, is getting a makeover. The façade refresh will be in place before the new Amazon Fresh grocery store opens in part of the former Safeway building, property manager Joe Sirni, a vice president at Jones Lang LaSalle, said at a Jan. … Continued
Amazon Fresh to open in Bailey’s Crossroads
The former Safeway spot at the Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads is going to be an Amazon Fresh grocery store, according to a reliable source, rather than an Amazon Go store, as had been speculated in a previous blog post. Construction is expected to start in March, and the store could open in late 2022. … Continued
Fundraiser organized to save Auntie Te’s consignment shop
Kerry Creason (left) and Theresa Cizmar at Auntie Te’s. Like so many small businesses, Auntie Te’s consignment shop has been struggling during the pandemic. Longtime friend and customer Janene Corrado organized a fundraiser to help save the business. Donations can be made on GoFundMe. Theresa Cizmar opened the boutique in 1991 in Annandale. It was … Continued
Amazon Go Grocery store expected to open in former Bailey’s Crossroads Safeway
The Safeway at the Crossroads Center closed in June 2019. The shuttered Safeway at Crossroads Center in Bailey’s Crossroads is expected to be converted to an Amazon Go Grocery store. Neither Amazon nor the owner or leasing agent for the shopping center confirmed that plan but the Washington Business Journal obtained documents from Construction Journal indicating … Continued
Made in Fairfax offers holiday gifts made by local artisans
Art from Blue Hyacinth Mosaics Many seasonal craft shows are not happening this year due to the pandemic, but there’s another source for unique gifts created by local artisans: Fairfax County’s Made in Fairfax directory lists dozens of artisans who create everything from jewelry to baked goods, stationery to body lotions. The Made in Fairfax … Continued
New Annandale thrift store promises to be community partner
The racks are filling up at the new B-Thrifty store in Annandale. Budget-conscious community members will have a new source of clothing and household goods when the B-Thrifty store opens later this month. The store, at 4223 John Marr Drive, Annandale, is in the new retail center that replaced the Kmart. The store will offer … Continued
Annandale Treasure Trove closes permanently
The Treasure Trove consignment shop in the Annandale Shopping Center on Columbia Pike has closed permanently, Inova announced Nov. 4. The challenge of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the temporary closing of the three Treasure Trove stores run by Inova, meant “our charitable dollars, supported by your generous purchases, donations, and consignments, … Continued
Annandale’s craft gallery offers virtual shopping
The Craft Gallery of Artisans United, the unique shop in Annandale offering one-of-kind items by local artists and crafters, is offering virtual, as well as in-person shopping. Claire Gesalman, director of Artisans United Inc., will set up a Zoom call for people who can’t visit the shop in person. Contact her at 703-941-0202, [email protected], for … Continued
Lidl opens in Pinecrest Plaza
The new Lidl (rhymes with “needle”) grocery store in Pinecrest Plaza drew big crowds for its grand opening Sept. 9. There were long lines before the doors opened at 8 a.m., and one man reportedly started waiting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday night, even though there was no big prize for being the first one. … Continued