Jack Jacobs

Jack joined BizSense in 2020, covering startups, retail, healthcare, public companies and nonprofits. He previously reported for the Virginia Gazette and Tidewater Review. He is a graduate of Christopher Newport University. Reach him at [email protected] or 804-554-6545.

Lingerie store Black Widow slips into Shockoe Bottom

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Two years after opening Magdalena’s, a shop selling crystals and incense in Shockoe Bottom, local entrepreneur Extasis Bouton is trying on a store of a different sort around the corner.

TJ Maxx, Burlington opening new stores in region

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The off-price retail chains are increasing their store counts in the region, with TJ Maxx planning a new store in a former Barnes & Noble in Glen Allen and Burlington lining up locations in eastern Henrico and North Chesterfield.

Tom Leonard’s plans expansion, more locations as new generation takes helm

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“I’m not opposed to being in multiple states. I’m also not opposed to opening multiple locations in the Richmond market specifically. We’ll see how real estate opportunities become available and where they become available,” said newly installed president TJ Leonard.