Store Reporter

09/04/2026

A couple of months ago, we shared our intel that Just Salad would open its first Maryland location on Rockville Pike. Now it's official. More at StoreReporter.com, link in comments.

09/04/2026

As we head into fall, all signs are pointing to a revival of the on-again, off-again redevelopment plan for Westfield Montgomery mall. What's next? More at StoreReporter.com, link in comments.

09/02/2026

A new kind of cannabis shop opened its doors this week at Potomac Woods Plaza. Called SOL of Potomac – The Penthouse, it’s designed to resemble a comfortable boutique. More at StoreReporter.com, link in comments.

08/28/2026

Nordstrom Rack has set an opening date for its new store at Rockville's Congressional Plaza. When can you start shopping? Store Reporter has the answer. (Link in comments.)

08/27/2026

Teen dress shop Windsor Fashions is out at Westfield Montgomery mall, making way for the upcoming return of PacSun. All the details at StoreReporter.com, see link in comments.

08/25/2026

Irish pizzeria Colony Grill has closed its doors after three years at Cabin John Village. The biggest complaint from Potomac folks — the lack of non-pizza options — was finally addressed in recent months when the restaurant added salad to its menu. Too late, it seems. Full story in the next issue of www.storereporter.com.

08/21/2026

You know that too-quiet corridor off the Dining Terrace at Westfield Montgomery mall, where Chick-fil-A thrives and everything else dies? It's getting a fresh infusion of tenants. All the details in this week's StoreReporter.com, link in the comments.

08/21/2026

POP MART US just opened its new store at Westfield Montgomery mall. You probably know about the Labubus, but have you also met Skullpanda, Crybaby, Peach Riot, Molly and Twinkle Twinkle?

08/20/2026

Capital Clay, a new ceramics studio for adults and kids, will open next month in an industrial park off Shady Grove Road. No experience required. All the details at StoreReporter.com, link in comments.

08/19/2026

If ever there were a good time for a Taco Bell to go dark for awhile, this would be it. The one on the Pike is closed for remodeling.

The Taco Bell on Rockville Pike has closed for remodeling. Lettuce hope the cyclospora outbreak is over by the time it reopens.