Popular Eatery Closes + Iconic Store Shutters + Convenience Store Opens: MD Business

MARYLAND — Harford County residents celebrated a new Sheetz store that opened in Bel Air recently, complete with a giveaway of gift cards.

Howard County foodies were disappointed when a longtime restaurant in Columbia closed this summer, but documents show a new eatery plans to build in its place.

Back to school shopping trips will be minus one store this fall after The Gap disclosed it will close its Westfield Montgomery Mall store permanently.

Beloved Restaurant Closes, New Eatery Plans To Build At Same Site In Columbia

Chick-fil-A plans to set up shop in Howard County, taking the spot formerly occupied by Bertucci's in Columbia, which closed earlier this summer.

Convenience Store Celebrating Grand Opening In Bel Air

The first Sheetz location in Bel Air held a grand opening celebration. The new store is the second Sheetz in Harford County; the other is in Joppatowne.

Iconic Clothing Chain Closing MD Store

Despite a cautious turnaround in company fortunes, The Gap announced it's closing one of its Montgomery County locations this week.

Here’s Where Designers In MD Are Going For The Best Antique Finds

If you're looking for the best secondhand stores to root through, HGTV has recommendations for the best MD antique shops.

Freebies, Deals And Steals

• Whole Foods has some a long way from the days it was known as "whole paycheck." In addition to weekly sales, the grocer offers Amazon Prime members discounts two days every week, including buy-one-get-one half off deals for meat, greens, bread, prepared meals and more. Check out all the details at Whole Foods' website.

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