The 270 Center on Shady Grove Road in Gaithersburg has long been home to major retailers including Home Depot, Nordstrom Rack, Men’s Wearhouse, and Five Guys. Over the last year, the shopping center has undergone several notable changes, with new businesses opening while one prominent space remains vacant.
The largest vacancy belongs to the former Amazon Fresh grocery store, which closed permanently in February as the company shuttered locations across the nation. In the weeks leading up to the closure, the store held what appeared to be a liquidation sale, drawing bargain hunters looking to scoop up discounted merchandise. The approximately 30,900 SF space is now being marketed as a “rare box opportunity,” and no replacement tenant has been announced.
Meanwhile, Hobby Lobby recently opened at 15750 Shady Grove Road after several months of construction. The arts and crafts retailer took over the longtime home of Best Buy, which closed permanently in 2024 after serving the Gaithersburg community for approximately 30 years. While Hobby Lobby had originally announced a June 8 opening date, the store quietly welcomed customers a few days ahead of schedule…