Michael's Stores (www.michaels.com) is rapidly opening new stores
focussing on scrapbooking called Recollections throughout the U.S. 
They have recently opened one in Timonium, MD, and are opening one in
Columbia, MD next week.  I have read some rumors and press releases
that say they're opening several in the Washington, DC area in the
coming months (I've heard Reston, Virginia and Woodbridge, Virginia.

I would like good information as to how many of these stores will be
located within 30 miles of Washington, DC, and where, physically (as
much detail as possible), they will be.  Also, would like to know when
these are planned to open.

Hi andersmi,

After several hours of research, I have located the following
information regarding the opening of ReCollections stores in the US.


According to the report for 2004 from Michael's Stores Inc, there are
two ReCollections Stores opened in the US and 7 more to opened in
2004.

"This year seven more will be added, including in the Phoenix and
Baltimore/Washington, DC, markets..."

The seven new locations are:
Arizona: Phoenix (2)
Texas: Dallas (2)
Maryland: Timonium (1)
Maryland: Columbia (1)
Virginia: Woodbridge (1)


Michael's - (page 15)
http://www.michaels.com/online/departments/corporate/images/annmtg_pt4_ds.pdf


"Michaels' scrapbook division, ReCollections, opened its third store,
this one in Arlington, TX and another is scheduled to open this week
in North Richland Hills, TX. Next up will be Timonium and Columbia,
MD, and then probably Woodbridge, VA. (Comment: Michaels is clearly
making sure its ducks are in a row before expanding ReCollections
beyond the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.)"

Creative Leisure 
http://www.clnonline.com/archives/clnarchives/2004/cln20040705.html


The two store locations in Maryland:

Columbia
9097 SnowdenRiver Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21046
phone not yet available

Store Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm

Opening August 12!
  
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Timonium
55 W. Aylesbury Rd Ste. B
Timonium, MD 21093
(410) 560-0367

Store Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm

Now Open!
 
ReCollections
http://www.recollectionsonline.com/locations_maryland.html


The addresses above are the same as the two Aaron Brothers Stores in Maryland:

Aaron Brothers
http://www.aaronbrothers.com/app/locator/locator?state=MD&area=123


There is no reference to ReCollections opening in Reston, Virginia. 

I hope this helps.

Best wishes,
Rainbow