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November 27, 2019 By Store Reporter Leave a Comment

Holiday shopping kickoff, Black Friday deals and the end of A.C. Moore

Let the shopping begin

Just about the time you’re finishing that last piece of pumpkin pie, lots of stores are opening their doors for the earliest Black Friday shoppers. This year, national retailers like Macy’s, Target and Best Buy will be opening at 5 p.m. Thursday and staying open until midnight or later. Westfield Montgomery mall will be back in business at 6 p.m, although some stores (including Nordstrom) do not participate in the Thanksgiving evening shopfest. For those who prefer a stress-free shopping experience, be sure to visit our locally owned retailers for some terrific holiday deals. Scroll down for more.

2019 Hanna's Connection Holiday Shopping
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No more A.C. Moore

Sad news for artists and crafters this holiday season: A.C. Moore is going out of business. The New Jersey-based chain, which has been around for 30 years, will be shuttering 105 stores and selling another 40 to Michaels. It’s unclear when the stores will close or what will happen on Rockville Pike, where both retailers have a presence but A.C. Moore has the larger space.

Wink Eyecare Boutique
2019 Scout & Molly's Black Friday

Shooting range at the mall

Surprising new addition to Westfield Montgomery mall: Aim Point, a shooting range game that just opened around the corner from the Dining Terrace. Customers pay $10 for a chance to shoot military-style Airsoft rifles and win prizes for hitting the targets. Is this really a good idea? Our readers are weighing in. Join the conversation on the Store Reporter Facebook page.

Washington Hebrew Congregation Holiday Boutique & Silent Auction

New at Rockville Town Square

Something new to try this weekend at Rockville Town Square: Kyota Matcha, serving green tea and desserts in the onetime Mellow Mushroom space at 33 Maryland Avenue. Two other restaurants — a Japanese BBQ spot and a Taiwanese sweet shop — also will be opening inside the former pizzeria. Meanwhile, a huge new Asian food hall is about to make its debut at Pike & Rose. More on that in our Nov. 21st edition.

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Wegmans underway, Colada Shop gets ready to pop, Yardbird lands in Rockville
All about the mall: Who’s in, who’s out and what’s up with that renovation?
King Street Oyster Bar, Fabletics, Rose’s Dinner Club & more
Aerie on the way, Amazon’s secret supermarket and the painting that broke records
Cuban cafe for Cabin John, Potomac nursery packs up, another Aldi on the way
Zohra returns, Pike & Rose goes to the dogs, another closing at the mall
Twenty-five restaurants and two dozen stores that won’t be back
Athleta, at-home workouts and the return of indoor dining

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Filed Under: Asian Food, Bakeries, Bubble Tea & Desserts, BBQ, Cabin John Village, Clothing and Accessories, Downtown Rockville, Gift Shops, Kids & Teen Stores, Montrose Crossing, Pike & Rose, Rockville Pike, Rockville Town Square, Westfield Montgomery mall

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