7-Eleven has closed at 1701 A-16 Rockville Pike, at The Shops at Congressional Village in Rockville. Windows are covered, and signage has been removed from the storefront. 7-Eleven opened at this location ten years ago. Can we blame this closure on Montgomery County's moribund economy? Yes.
This past fall, 7-Eleven announced it would be closing 444 stores nationwide. However, it also stated that the locations getting the axe would be "underperforming" stores. So business at this location must have been below expectations, which would certainly reflect Montgomery County's stagnant economy and declining income levels.
Inflation continues to hit those of lower incomes the hardest, and that is now the fastest-growing demographic in Montgomery County. The combination of moribundity and inflation has created stagflation in MoCo, and a longer drive to the remaining 7-Elevens north and south of here on the Pike.
Don’t know if you can blame the Maryland economy on this one. 7/11 is just not popular in the u.s. it’s just a boring convenience store.
ReplyDeleteWawa, Sheetz's, and the like are turning up the heat on the crappy stuff of 7/11.
DeleteI agree with 11:20pm's comment. Also, there is another 7-Eleven less than ½ mile away on Rollins. 7-Eleven no longer has the demand to support such saturation.
ReplyDeleteYou have no idea if 7/11 was even offered a lease renewal. The new owners of The Shops have brought in several new, unique tenants and surely would love to kick a lowly 7/11 out if they feel they can fill the space with something better. That would be the exact opposite of "moribund."
ReplyDeleteDisagree, anon 11:20. This is a direct indictment of Governor Moore, the County Executive, the Board of Ed, and the City of Rockville Historic District Commission. This 7-11 closing confirms all my anger at losing the random things I liked from my lost youth.
ReplyDeleteDisagree, these are just the random (HDC, BOE??), petulant, tantrum, whining's of a spoiled brat.
DeleteI sincerely hope this is satire. If not...sad.
DeleteNot satire. Why are you all standing glumly to the side while liberal maniacs destroy our heritage (this random 7-11 I’ve never heard of or went to) and economy?
ReplyDeleteAccording to WBJ this shopping center is being redeveloped into an asian-themed food experience. No room for 7-11. Mosaic is next.
ReplyDeleteFear not everyone! The Rockville Town Square is being renamed. Maoist Marc and his merry band have a 5 year plan.
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