The incentive was previously available for grocery stores in other neighborhoods outside of downtown, said Chad Shuskey, chief operating officer of the Washington DC Economic Partnership.

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For luxe designer brands, the DC area has two major hubs: in nearby Virginia, the Tysons Galleria shopping mall is home to brands such as Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Cartier, Celine, Chanel, Saint ...