In the coming months, Tysons Corner Center will shake up its retail lineup with a mix of brand-new stores and existing brands undergoing renovations.
The first newcomer is Mejuri, which will open its 42nd shop on the mall’s second floor near Nordstrom this Friday (April 11). This will be the Canada-based jeweler’s second location in the D.C. region, following a 2023 opening at Bethesda Row in Maryland.
A third location in Georgetown is listed as “coming soon” on the company’s website.
Founded in 2015 by CEO Noura Sakkijha, a third-generation jeweler, Mejuri says it’s committed to working with suppliers around the world who use “high-quality, responsibly-sourced materials.” It releases new products on a weekly basis in limited quantities, manufacturing more based on demand.
Located at a corner between Kate Spade New York and Aēsop, the Tysons Corner Center store will feature a “Mejuri Ring Bar, full-service piercing studio [and] elegant design elements, while highlighting the brand’s dedication to craftsmanship and individuality,” according to a press release from the mall.
“This new space offers another convenient way for the local community to experience Mejuri in person — discovering our everyday fine jewelry firsthand, meeting with our expert stylists, and enjoying services like piercing and jewelry cleaning to make every piece truly their own,” Mejuri Vice President of Retail Courtney Hawkins said.
This month is also expected to bring the launch of a newly expanded Sunglass Hut. Currently operating in a 965-square-foot space near Macy’s on the mall’s first floor, the eyewear store will move to a 1,566-square-foot suite on the second floor next to Casper in late April.
More from Tysons Corner Center on what to expect from the expanded store:
The store will feature a custom Chanel wall and first of its kind, Prada wall. Boasting a sleek and modern design, it is the top choice of luxury sun retail. With advanced technology like LED windows and SmartShoppers – interactive screens built into the walls for seamless browsing and purchasing – and a broad range of premium sunglasses, the store will offer shoppers a unique and personalized experience.
Tysons Corner Center will also welcome Gorjana, another jewelry brand, this spring. A wrap around the second-floor storefront advertises a summer 2025 launch, but the mall announced yesterday (Tuesday) that the jeweler will open on May 2 across from Nespresso.
Started in 2004 as a home-based business by a couple in Laguna Beach, California, Gorjana has stores across the U.S., including in Georgetown, Bethesda and Baltimore. This will be its first Virginia location.
“We’re thrilled to open our new store in Tysons Corner, marking another exciting chapter in our national expansion,” Gorjana Reidel, the company’s co-founder, president and creative director, said. “Our team is eager to bring the gorjana experience to this vibrant community and provide a space where guests can discover elevated jewelry pieces that reflect the effortless fashion of California living.”
The second half of 2025 will bring two women’s clothing stores.
Reformation, a Los Angeles-based company that offers “vintage-inspired apparel with eco-friendly business practices,” started construction in late March on a “tech-enabled store concept.” The 1,116-square-foot boutique will open later this year on the mall’s second level near Sephora.
In addition, Altar’d State has temporarily closed in anticipation of debuting “a new prototype” this fall. The store will open on the second floor adjacent to Blue Nile near Macy’s.
“The redesigned floorplan highlights a central aisle with boutique-style sections on either side, thoughtfully curated to showcase distinct product statements and enhance the shopping experience,” Tysons Corner Center said in its press release.
Though not mentioned in the release, construction appears to have started on Chip City Cookies, which is “coming soon” to the short-lived Z Ice Cream and Pastries spot adjacent to Auntie Anne’s on the mall’s second floor.
Started by friends Peter Phillips and Teddy Gailas in New York City, Chip City hawks large, gooey cookies in a similar vein to chains like Crumbl, MidnighTreats and Insomnia Cookies. In the past couple of years, it has been rapidly expanding around the country after receiving two rounds of funding, totaling $17.5 million, from the firm Enlightened Hospitality Investments.
The business now boasts 45 stores, expanding into Virginia last year with openings in Arlington’s Clarendon and Shirlington neighborhoods.
Other retailers that are still in the works at Tysons Corner Center based on previous announcements and posted signage:
- Level 99: Signs still indicate that the gaming and dining venue is coming in spring 2025, though a mall spokesperson didn’t respond to requests for an update on that timing
- Barnes & Noble: After closing last May, the bookstore is slated to reopen this summer in a smaller, one-story space across from H&M.
- Under Armor: The athletic wear brand will relocate to the second floor near Uniqlo this fall. A temporary store remains open on the first floor near Bloomingdale’s.
- Gap: The clothing brand’s two-story location is still open, but it appears to be downsizing. A wrap around a suite next to Ann Taylor on the first floor announces “a new store” opening in spring 2025.
- Other existing retailers with new storefronts in the works include United Barber and Rolex
- Maggiano’s Little Italy: Relocating from Tysons Galleria, the restaurant will open on the mall’s first floor near Coastal Flats in 2026, per Tysons Corner Center’s website.
Maggiano’s and Level 99 will be located on the mall’s east end, where common area upgrades appear to have finished construction on time in March. The renovations included new flooring and ceiling, lighting updates and, most noticeably, a hanging, metal art fixture.
The Cheesecake Factory opened in the east end last December. While Level 99 will occupy the second floor of what used to be Barnes & Noble, future occupants of the first floor and the former La Sandia space have yet to be announced.
