Across Maryland|News|
Boating Supply Store West Marine To Close 4 MD Locations
West Marine, a boating and fishing supply chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May. Now, it's closing down 59 stores.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
MD Store Closings
Bel Air, MD|News|
Boating Retail Giant To Close MD Stores Amid Bankruptcy
One of the nation's largest retailers of boating, fishing and marine gear announced it will be closing stores.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Farm-To-Table Eatery Closes Down Baltimore Co. Site
The Local on The Avenue in White Marsh has closed its doors to customers.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Home Goods Store Says Goodbye After 5-Year Run
Welcome Home, a downtown Annapolis home goods store, permanently closed this month. But it doesn't mean the brand is gone forever.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Ice Cream Trail + Blueberry Festival + New Stadium Name + Wings Eatery Opening: MD Business News
The annual Ice Cream Trail has kicked off for the summer with new spots, the Blueberry Festival is coming to town and a BWW has opened.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Across Maryland|News|
MD Layoffs Top 3.4K In Recent Months As Major Closings, Job Cuts Hit
Maryland industries that reported layoffs included transportation and logistics, federal contractors, and healthcare.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Longtime Jeweler Announces 'Transition,' Plans To Sell Storefront
A beloved jewelry store in downtown Annapolis will be closing its storefront in late July, but that doesn't mean the company's folding.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Long-Running Ice Creamery To Close By Month's End
The Sprinkles ice cream shop in Potomac will be permanently closing its doors at the end of the month.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Restaurant Closes After Shooting + Sportswear Retailer Opening + Clothier Sets Down Roots: MD Business News
A popular retailer has opened at Festival at Riva, while a first-of-its-kind store concept now calls the Annapolis Mall home.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
PAWS At The Mall Closes This Month
The closure of PAWS at the Mall at the end of the month comes as Annapolis Mall was acquired in a $272 million deal.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Major Clothing Retailer In MD Closing 150 U.S. Stores
A popular mall retailer with stores in Maryland is closing 150 locations nationwide this year in a bid to stay afloat after being battered
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Germantown, MD|News|
Crumbl Cookies Abruptly Closes MoCo Site
The Crumbl Cookies in Germantown abruptly closed Friday, with employees directing customers to its Kentlands site for future business.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Dance Studio Opens + Trendy Retailer Sets Up Shop + BBQ Eatery Closes + Greek Deli Debuts: MD Business News
Dance legend's legacy opens spot in MD, Upscale has unveiled its hottest fashions and a national BBQ chain closes its MD eatery.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Popular National Restaurant Chain Closes Only MD Location
A popular restaurant chain known for its barbecue platters, ribs and steak has closed its only Maryland location.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
MD Italian Eatery Opens + Popular Furniture Store Closing + Mac & Cheese Shop Opens: MD Business News
Plus, a Maryland chef has earned national accolades and more.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Steakhouse Announces Relocation To Annapolis
Ruth's Chris Steak House has announced it will be relocating to the Annapolis Town Center, eyeing an opening for the fall.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
List Of Companies Planning Layoffs This Week Includes These MD Businesses
A growing number of U.S. companies across multiple industries plan to lay off employees this week. See the list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Luxury Furniture Store To Close This Month
Gabby & Summer Classics Annapolis has announced it will be permanently closing its doors at the Annapolis Town Center this month.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Iconic Store Closings + Costco Recall + Coffee Chain's New Site: MD Business
A longstanding staple among department stores will close a MD location, a mall is demolished, while a coffee chain expands in this county.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Glen Burnie, MD|News|
Iconic Department Store To Close 14 More Stores, Including 1 In MD
The additional closures come two years after the company said it planned to shutter 150 underperforming locations nationwide.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Major Convenience Store Chain Plans Mass Closures: Here’s What It Could Mean For MD
The move follows several years in which the chain has closed more stores than it has opened.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Salon To Shutter After Nearly 10 Years
The Sadona Salon + Spa, a longtime wellness and beauty salon in Annapolis, announced over the weekend that it would soon be closing.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
'Declining Conditions' Prompt Apple To Permanently Close Store
Apple will permanently close its location at the Towson Town Center this summer, the tech giant announced.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
New Flight At BWI + Best Restaurants + Home Decor Store Opens: MD Business
NBA star Kevin Durant buys Six Flags site, MD restaurants nominated for RAMMYs, BWI has a new flight, home decor chain store opening.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Popular Fashion Apparel Chain For Teens To Shut 25 Stores: What That Means For MD
The clothing company reported an increase in net sales year-over-year, despite the announcement of expected closures. What it means for MD.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Crofton, MD|News|
Axe-Throwing Shop Announces Closure
Chill Axes has announced it will be closing its Crofton location in May.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Ice Cream Time + Beloved Bakery Closes + Chicken Chain Expands + Italian Pastries: MD Business
A cafe opens staffed by neurodivergent employees, McCormick is buying food rivals, a new bakery and ice cream, where to dine with top chefs.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
What's Changing At Montgomery Mall?
The Westfield Montgomery Mall is welcoming several stores in 2026, and a fresh round of names has dropped. Here's what you need to know.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
Closing Time: Herman's Bakery Says Goodbye After Decades
Herman's Bakery closes its doors for the final time on Tuesday. The business has been a staple in the community for decades.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Deli Shop Expands + 118 Laid Off + Vintage Market Opens + Hello Kitty Truck: MD Business
A book festival celebrates its 23rd year, the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will visit, a vintage shop opens and a bakery lays off 118 workers.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
These MD Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026
Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 to shed underperforming stores. What does it mean in MD?
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Maryland|News|
Popular Mall Retailer Closes 150+ Stores: See MD Locations
More closures are expected as the company undergoes a significant restructuring.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Ex-WBAL Duo Launch Podcast + Tex Mex Eatery, Bakery, Snowball Stand Closings: MD Business
A national chain Tex Mex restaurant has closed its doors, a bakery has shuttered 2 locations and a snowball stand won't reopen.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Baltimore, MD|News|
Baltimore Bakery To Close Both Locations This Spring
The business started in 2020 and later expanded to a second location in Baltimore's Hamilton neighborhood.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Café To Permanently Close This Month
The Baruch Café in Bethesda will close its doors permanently by the end of the month.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
More Layoffs Hit MD As Federal Job Numbers Fall
MD has seen more than 1,700 layoffs announced in 2026, with 637 in February. The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, federal officials say.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
Italian Eatery Reopens + Best DMV Dining + Pastry Café Adds 2nd Site: MD Business
A beloved restaurant returns after 2 years, top MD hospitals, national clothing chain closings, and bookstore and thrift store expansions.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
After More Than 100 Years, This Bakery Is Closing
Herman's Bakery and Catering is closing up after spending more than 100 years serving the Baltimore region.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Bankrupt National Retailer With Multiple MD Locations To Close Stores
A well-known national retailer is seeking to market the leases of its Maryland stores after it declared bankruptcy.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Major Luxury Department Store Chain To Shutter Only MD Location
The company said it plans to shutter 15 locations, just weeks after it announced the closing of nine other stores.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
