Wednesday, November 12, 2014

BANG & OLUFSEN SET TO MOVE OUT OF BETHESDA STORE (PHOTOS)

As I exclusively reported in May, Bang & Olufsen is moving out of its Bethesda store, and consolidating with its sister store at Logan Circle in the District. Operations at the Bethesda shop are winding down, inventory is moving out, and hours may be limited and sporadic until the final day in Bethesda, November 20.

Store manager Torsten Severtson said previously that Bethesda customers would not have cause for concern with product support, as B&O representatives will travel to them as needed. The store at 5001 Wilson Lane, in the distinctive Peripoint building, has been for lease by Bethesda real estate firm Streetsense for about six months.

During the remaining days in Bethesda, the store says it is best to call 303-951-5870 before venturing in, so you can be assured of an appointment if the store is not open full hours. Alternatively, you can go to the Logan Circle showroom at 1604 14th Street NW in the District.




21 comments:

Anonymous said...

How do you know what gender the B&O stores are? Do they have ladyparts in the basement?

Anonymous said...

No one cares ... Your lifes work is so very unimportant ...

Anonymous said...

Yes, journalism is a totally worthless pursuit.

Anonymous said...

6:01AM doesn't care because he can't afford anything at Bang & Olufsen :/

Anonymous said...

Rob-here is a scoop on a story, Pitzze has been closed the past few nights...............

Anonymous said...

Why is Robert covering up the closure of Pitzze?

Bethesda demands answers!

Anonymous said...

I drive by this store a few times a day. I've never seen anyone in it. Maybe the demand for really expensive speakers in Bethesda isn't that great after all.

I wonder what will take its place. The building has an odd shape for retail.

Anonymous said...

That building is terrible. Ugly design. Poor space planning. No parking. High rent. Next to a big road. Next to a multi-street intersection.

Anonymous said...

It is the curse of the vacum cleaner lady.

Anonymous said...

Better question is why Robert is such a douche!?

Steve D. said...

That building is great! Very distinctive design and a Bethesda landmark. Hopefully there'll be another high-end retail tenant.

Anonymous said...

Steve - what's so great about it? Distinctive, sure. But the space is poorly laid out, there is no parking, the roads are busy and it's a crazy intersection, the rent is insanely high for the Triangle...

Anonymous said...

"It is the curse of the vacuum cleaner lady."

Ha ha... thanks for the memory. :)

Sadly, this location will probably become yet another useless bank.

Anonymous said...

If Robert runs again in the next election, I will start a write-in campaign for the Bethesda Vacuum Cleaner Repair Lady.

blennerhassett said...

I'll be writing in Torsten Severtson

Anonymous said...

Holy crap they want $60/square foot!

Anonymous said...

Is Bethesda Row at $60 yet? That's insane.

Robert Dyer said...

7:25 Maybe because PItzze isn't closed - it's open.

Steve D. said...

"Anonymous said...
Steve - what's so great about it? Distinctive, sure. But the space is poorly laid out, there is no parking, the roads are busy and it's a crazy intersection, the rent is insanely high for the Triangle...

10:52 AM"

I guess that is the high price of being distinctive. There is a parking garage nearby. Also that crazy traffic means high visibility.

Anonymous said...

Hi Steve. Not trying to start a fight, just discussing the merits of the building. To be clear for this chat. :)

The garage is across a major road (Old Georgetown) which makes crossing I think not so attractive. Funny how Woodmont Triangle has a ton of garages but since everything isn't centralized like Bethesda Row no one seems to think there is parking...

High visibility sure, but in a spot no one can really stop their car easily to make a decision to visit the building. Also not a highly trafficked walking area.

Anonymous said...

Steve D: I guess that is the high price of being distinctive

Being different solely for the sale of being different isn't necessarily a good thing. ;)