The whole DC metro area seems to be booming with tons of new construction, condos, offices, shops. And H can't increase its business if it doesn't max customer exposure. I think these various venues would serve different clienteles, as someone pointed out. And, I can't imagine the NM giving up its H boutique as I believe it's the only NM that has one. It's not a huge boutique but always interesting to visit, and so forth. Plus, the clientele can use their NM and accumulate points or whatever.
