Tag: shopping
The party’s over for Party Co
The former home of Party Co. Party Co, the party supply store at 4415 John Marr Drive in Annandale, has closed permanently, as of March 17. An employee at the Party Co store in Manassas said businesses wasn’t doing well at that location and coronavirus made things worse. Related story: Longtime Annandale shops, AnnSandra and Party … Continued
Quiet times at the Mosaic District
Strawberry Park is closed. Most restaurants at the Mosaic District are offering takeout only, with only a few allowing inside dining, as the coronavirus pandemic sweeps the nation and social distancing rules are in place. There are only a few shops still open, but Mosaic isn’t a ghost town, as there were a fair number … Continued
It’s official: The Seven Corners Sears is closing
A sign in the Seven Corners Sears. [Freddy Ramirez] The Seven Corners Sears is closing April 12. There are deep discounts throughout the store. Signs in the store say all sales are final, no returns are allowed, and points may be redeemed on purchases. Just last week several employees insisted the store was not closing, … Continued
Local Sears stores survive as company shrinks
The Sears store in Seven Corners. As Sears stores continue to close across the county – 51 will be gone by mid-February – the Sears stores in Seven Corners and Landmark continue to operate. Several employees at that location said there are no plans to close the store. In fact, the Seven Corners Sears has … Continued
Pinecrest Plaza is getting a makeover
The new vision for Pinecrest Plaza. [Edens] The Lidl grocery store at Pinecrest Plaza is expected to open in summer 2020, reports a spokesperson for Edens, the real estate company that owns the shopping center. Edens is also renovating Pinecrest Plaza. Improvements will include new facades, new LED lighting, wider sidewalks, and a new parking … Continued
General Assembly considers cracking down on abandoned shopping carts
This shopping cart ended up next to Arlington Boulevard in Seven Corners. The Virginia Senate passed a bill Jan. 27 to give localities more authority to take action against abandoned shopping carts. The measure now goes to the House of Delegates. The bill (SB 631), introduced by Sen. Scott Surovell, would give Fairfax and Arlington … Continued
New Giant will have special features
The new Giant nears completion. A date has been set for the opening of the Giant grocery store under construction in the Seven Corners Shopping Center – March 6. The Giant replaces a Shoppers grocery store that closed in September. The new store will have lots of special features, including a fresh fruit-cutting station and will offer the … Continued
Pier One is closing
Pier One Imports at 5857 Leesburg Pike, Bailey’s Crossroads. The Pier One Imports store in Bailey’s Crossroads is closing. A store manager said it hasn’t been determined when that will happen. Meanwhile, a sign in the window says everything is marked down 20 to 40 percent. A Jan. 6 earnings report from the home decor company … Continued
Restaurants, stores opened and closed in 2019
Dozens of restaurants and stores opened or closed in the Annandale/Mason District area in 2019, and new ones are scheduled to open in 2020 or beyond. Here’s the rundown: What opened New restaurants in Annandale include El Habanero, Iron Age, Lima District, Casa Grande, Gong Cha, Kimen Ramen & Izakaya, O My Hot Pot & Bar, and Hansin … Continued
Casual Pint to open in early January
The Casual Pint, a bar/restaurant specializing in craft beers, is expected to open Jan. 9, according to the Tysons Reporter. It’s on the first floor of the Loren apartments at 6410 Arlington Blvd. in Seven Corners. A grand opening and ribbon cutting is scheduled for Jan. 17, with prizes and free growlers for the first … Continued
Manager needed for Wakefield Farmers Market
The Wakefield Farmers Market Winter hasn’t even officially started yet, but the Fairfax County farmers markets are already getting ready for the 2020 season The county needs to find a new market manager for the Wakefield Farmers Market and is also seeking new vendors for all of its markets. The market manager position is voluntary. … Continued
Bailey’s Crossroads Aldi to open next week
Workers put the finishing touches on the new grocery store. The new Aldi grocery store in Bailey’s Crossroads is will open to the public at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, and will have a grand opening at 8 a.m. Sept. 19. The store, at 5725 Columbia Pike, is at the former Babies R Us … Continued
Thauma brings Korean fashions to Annandale
For one-of-a-kind Korean fashions, check out the relatively new shop, Thauma, at 7224 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Thauma carries Thauma and Palla brands of handbags and clothing from the Ahavah line. The store features frilly floral print dresses, which owner Yoon Lee says are popular in Korea, along with embroidered tops and … Continued
Farmers markets will stay open throughout the fall
The Annandale Farmers Market Summer is winding down, but most of the local farmers markets will be going strong for another couple of months or so – or even longer. The Annandale Farmers Market, at Mason District Park, will operate through Nov. 7. It’s open Thursday mornings, 8-noon. The Wakefield Farmers Market will be at … Continued
This weekend is a tax holiday
This weekend is a Virginia tax holiday, you can buy certain items without having to pay sales taxes. Eligible items include school supplies, clothing, shoes, emergency preparedness products, and Energy Star and WaterSense products. The tax holiday starts tonight at 12:01 a.m. and ends Sunday, Aug. 4, at 11:59 p.m. Tax breaks are available for a … Continued