Next year, Barnes & Noble will move its store in Rockville, Md., to the Congressional Plaza shopping center from the Montrose Crossing Shopping Center, Bethesda magazine reported. The shopping centers are less than a mile apart on the Rockville Pike and both are owned by Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRIT).
B&N had no comment. An executive at FRIT said it was the company's "priority to provide our communities with modern experiences that will enhance their lifestyle and local conveniences. We are looking forward to continuing our long-term relationship with Barnes & Noble at Congressional Plaza."
Congressional Plaza is across from a Metro station and was renovated in 2017. It includes several restaurants and boutiques, the magazine wrote.
A B&N in nearby Bethesda closed in January 2018 after lease negotiations with the same landlord--FRIT--ended without an agreement.