The Fix relocates at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

The Fix has relocated inside Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Its old space near the food court has been cleared out. Look for the device repair and accessories shop next to AT&T. The Fix opened at the mall in 2017. Their new spot looks a bit bigger.

New location, new name for Melashops at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

After a two-week delay, Melashops has opened in its new location at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. It also has a new name - - just Mela, dropping the "shops." It's been a busy year for Mela, moving downcounty from its original Lakeforest Mall location in April, and now this relocation. Look for Mela on Level 1, across from Forever 21.

American Eagle temporarily relocates at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

American Eagle has temporarily relocated at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The apparel retailer is now open in a temporary space on Level 2 outside of Macy's Home. Their permanent location is undergoing renovations, and will be closed during that time. 

Coincidentally, American Eagle has just sued Westfield to get out of its lease at San Francisco Centre Mall in California. The chain blames Westfield for letting safety conditions at that mall to "deteriorate into disarray" in its legal filing. "American Eagle, which has a shop in the mall, said that Westfield breached its lease agreement and its neglect of common areas in the mall led American Eagle employees to 'suffer and respond to gun violence, physical assaults, burglaries, and robberies,'" CNN reports. Of course, that's not exactly accurate, as San Francisco is experiencing these problems on a larger scale beyond just that mall over the last few years.

American Eagle is also trying to get out of its lease at Spinoso's Northlake Mall in North Carolina, according to WSOC-TV. It has countersued that mall operator as one of five tenants who have announced their intention to leave the property. "Spinoso allowed the shopping center - Northlake Mall - to deteriorate into an atmosphere reminiscent of a warzone, replete with violent criminals, multiple shootings, terrorized tenants and customers, and diminished business. The lawsuit claims the Apple store moved out of the mall after three shootings," WSOC reports. 

Anya by Vivien relocates at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Anya by Vivien has made the move at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The Afro-European-inspired gown boutique has vacated its Level 2 space, which is now walled off in preparation for a new tenant. A sign posted there directs customers to the new location, right outside of Nordstrom on Level 1. Anya by Vivien has been open at the mall since November 2021.

Soldierfit Bethesda moves to Rockville

Soldierfit has closed at 7920 Norfolk Avenue in downtown Bethesda. Classes at this location are being relocated to Soldierfit of Rockville at 12241 Nebel Street, in the Randolph Center shopping center. That's right along the CSX railroad tracks, off of Randolph Road.

Under Armour store is "bigger and better" at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda

Under Armour has moved back to its original spot at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. The sporting goods store gave up its larger, custom-designed storefront on Level 1 for a few months so it could be remodeled, and moved to a smaller space upstairs. Now it has reopened downstairs again, and the updated store is "bigger and better" than ever before, according to the Baltimore-based retailer.

Gourmet Bazaar opens in new location in Rockville

Gourmet Bazaar has relocated in Rockville. Back in March, I reported that the Persian deli and grocery store would be moving to 736-A Rockville Pike, and now the move is complete. The family-owned business was founded in 2013. In addition to groceries, they offer a full menu of freshly-prepared carry-out items, so you can pick up a hot lunch or dinner while restocking your pantry.

Rockville LensCrafters moves to new Pike & Rose location (Photos)

The new LensCrafters store at 901 Rose Avenue at Pike & Rose in Rockville isn't entirely new. It is actually the new location of the existing LensCrafters shop at 1060 Rockville Pike at Edmonston Crossing. That location has now been cleared out.

Chico's relocates at Congressional Plaza

Chico's has relocated its Rockville store at Congressional Plaza. Their new location in the Federal Realty-owned shopping center is 1657 Rockville Pike, and is now open. The original Chico's location has been completely cleared out, as you can see in the photos below.

Hallmark relocates at Congressional Plaza in Rockville (Photos)

Hallmark Gold Crown has moved three doors down from its original spot at Congressional Plaza. It can now be found next to Child's Play at 1663 Rockville Pike. For those seeking employment, the store is currently hiring. Wunderbar.