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Idylwood Plaza has secured a new grocery store anchor.

The German chain Lidl will take over space at the shopping center previously filled by Whole Foods Market, which relocated to the Broad & Washington development in nearby Falls Church City in February.


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An upcoming bakery in Tysons is inviting customers to get an early taste of its croissants and other pastries before it officially opens.

Sunday Morning Bakehouse will host a pop-up tomorrow (Wednesday) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Heming’s lobby at 1800 Chain Bridge Road. An assortment of croissants, brioche donuts and cookies will be available for purchase, along with hot coffee, iced matcha and iced oat milk latte.


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A store focusing on one-of-a-kind creations is opening in Merrifield’s Mosaic District this weekend.

The grand opening for District Candle Lab and Fawne — a joint endeavor in one storefront — is scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) at 2910 District Avenue, Unit 130.


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In the coming months, Tysons Corner Center will shake up its retail lineup with a mix of brand-new stores and existing brands undergoing renovations.

The first newcomer is Mejuri, which will open its 42nd shop on the mall’s second floor near Nordstrom this Friday (April 11). This will be the Canada-based jeweler’s second location in the D.C. region, following a 2023 opening at Bethesda Row in Maryland.


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Two new eateries are coming soon to Maple Avenue in Vienna.

“Coming soon” signage has recently appeared in storefronts for Cuco’s Peruvian (146 Maple Avenue West) and Aroma Express (416 Maple Avenue East).


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A Reston resident who already teaches meditation and yoga in the area will soon add contrast therapy to her repetoire of wellness offerings.

SweatHouz is targeting a late spring or early summer opening for its upcoming location at RTC West (12100 Sunset Hills Road, Suite R9), according to franchise owner Natalie Siewers.


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Fairfax Corner will kick off a long year of retail openings with three new arrivals this spring.

Both salad restaurant Sweetgreen and ear piercing studio Rowan expect to open their doors tomorrow (Tuesday), spearheading a list of half-a-dozen new storefronts scheduled to open in 2025.


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A national beauty salon chain has expanded its local presence in Fairfax County just in time for prom and wedding season.

Sola Salon Studios recently welcomed locations in Reston and Chantilly to its roster with grand openings on March 17 and 24, respectively. Both salons are corporate-owned but offer suites for lease to independent barbers, hair stylists and other beauty professionals.


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This year is shaking out to be a big one for Merrifield’s Mosaic District.

The shopping center, which houses a variety of businesses and restaurants, expects to add five more over the coming months, a spokesperson for EDENS — which operates the Mosaic District — told FFXnow.


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Construction is underway to redevelop the longstanding Kohl’s store in Herndon.

The exterior walls of the building, located at 2100 Centreville Road, now feature gaping holes, as construction crews work to accommodate three new tenants in the space.


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