Wegmans, Whole Foods Coming to Tysons: Latest Updates

Two of the most popular grocery store chains will be moving into the McLean area in the next few years and here's a look at the latest information on both the Wegmans and Whole Foods stores:

Whole Foods

The Northern Virginia region's largest Whole Foods will open at The Boro in 2019, according to several reports including this one by Bisnow.

Here's a description of the The Boro, from its Web site: "Situated in downtown Tysons along the newly constructed Greensboro Metro Station, The Boro seamlessly mingles luxury residential units with high-end retail for a one-of-a-kind lifestyle experience and a refreshing departure from the expected."

Whole Foods Market will open its 70,000-square-foot flagship store at The Boro, a new development near the intersection of Route 7 and Route 123. An opening date has not been set.

“Tysons Corner is truly a growing hub for the D.C. area–it deserves a store that will evolve alongside of it,” said Scott Allshouse, president of Whole Foods Market’s Mid-Atlantic Region, said in a news release. “As a flagship location, we are dreaming up new innovations that will make this store unlike any other.”

The store, located within walking distance of the Greensboro Metro station, will anchor a high-quality blend of options at The Boro, which will consist of roughly 1.8 million square feet of residential space, 1.3 million square feet of offices, 316,000 square feet of retail, and 250,000 square feet of hotel space.

“We are very excited to welcome Whole Foods Market to The Boro,” said David Cheek, president and co-founder of The Meridian Group, which is developing The Boro. “Whole Foods is a major brand known for exceptional quality, and it will be an outstanding anchor for our new 3.7-million-square-foot development.”

Wegmans

Wegmans is expected to also open in 2019, at the new Capital One Bank headquarters development at the Capital Beltway and Route 123. Another Wegmans is also expected to open in Chantilly, east of Route 28 and Westfields Boulevard.

Wegmans approached Capital One regarding the potential deal through Roadside Development of the District, Capital One said. Roadside is currently in discussions to provide additional consulting services pertaining to the design of the site.

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“As the region’s hometown bank, we’re proud to have one of the nation’s top-rated grocers in the neighborhood,” said Barry Mark, VP Workplace Solutions. “ The addition of Wegmans – widely recognized as a top supermarket and retail employer - will help fuel the transformation of Tysons into an urban center that is a remarkable destination to live, work and play.”

The Capital One campus site is currently zoned to include 4.97 million square feet of transit-oriented mixed-use development, which includes commercial, hotel, residential, retail, and civic facilities.

“We have been looking for a site in Tyson’s Corner for some time,” says Ralph Uttaro, Wegmans’ senior vice president of real estate. “Capital One is creating a vibrant and exciting project, and we wanted to be involved. This will be an ideal place for Wegmans to deliver on our promise of incredible customer service, great quality and selection, and consistent low prices.

PHOTOS: Hilltop Village Wegmans in Fairfax County/Patch photo; rendering of Whole Foods courtesy of company; rendering of Whole Foods at The Boro courtesy of developers;