J.Crew Factory to Open Gaithersburg Store
The retailer's third Montgomery County location opens Thursday, November 12, at Rio Lakefront on Grand Corner Avenue.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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J.Crew Factory will open a new store at Rio Lakefront in Gaithersburg on Thursday, November 12, an employee confirmed Wednesday evening. The store takes over the former FineWine.com space at 20 Grand Corner Ave., Suite A, which closed earlier this year.
Why it matters
The opening fills a storefront vacated when FineWine.com shut down and adds another value-focused apparel option for Gaithersburg shoppers. It also expands J.Crew Factory's presence in Montgomery County, where it already operates two other locations.
The Rio Lakefront store is J.Crew Factory's third Montgomery County location, joining existing stores in Rockville at Congressional Plaza and in Clarksburg at Clarksburg Premium Outlets. Opening details beyond the November 12 date, including store size and hours, were not disclosed.
The players
J.Crew Factory
J.Crew Factory is the value-focused brand under the J.Crew Group umbrella, selling clothing and accessories for men, women, and children.
The details
J.Crew Factory signed to take over the vacant wine store space in March, and construction picked up over the summer and into the fall. The space was cleared out in September, and preparation work was underway ahead of the planned opening.
Timeline
March 2026: J.Crew Factory signs to take over the former wine store space.
Summer 2026: Construction picks up at the Rio Lakefront space.
September 2026: The space is cleared out and preparation work is underway.
Thursday, November 12, 2026: J.Crew Factory opens its Gaithersburg store.
Market Landscape
J.Crew Factory's move into a space left by FineWine.com reflects the continued reuse of vacated suburban retail footprints by value-oriented apparel chains. The opening adds to a Montgomery County presence that already includes stores in Rockville and Clarksburg.
Shoppers in Gaithersburg will have a new option for J.Crew Factory clothing and accessories starting November 12 without traveling to Rockville or Clarksburg. The store's presence at Rio Lakefront gives local residents a closer place to buy value-priced apparel for men, women, and children.
The takeaway
For Gaithersburg shoppers, the November 12 opening means a new local option for value-priced J.Crew Factory apparel. Those interested in the store's hours or merchandise can check the retailer's official channels closer to opening day.
Further reading
Browse more Gaithersburg Openings & Closings coverage for other retail changes around town.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The MoCo Show.
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