“It’s a bit of a Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods of lumber,” Sawmill Surplus co-founder Dante Diorio said.
Lumber wholesalers’ new retail concept puts down roots in Richmond
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Sportspage Bar and Grille slides into new home in Goochland County
The 5,000-square foot space previously home to Italian restaurant Amici di Enzo is now the local sports bar chain’s fifth location.
‘Airbnb’ of income-based room rentals moves into Central Virginia
Atlanta-based PadSplit will provide an online marketplace of housing options in the Petersburg area initially, with more Richmond properties to be added later.
Soul Taco owners launch JewFro, a Jewish-African fusion pop-up
“It’s just offensive enough to get people’s attention,” co-owner Trey Owens said of their creation’s name. “We leaned on each other to appreciate each other’s culture.”
Developer buys 54 acres in Meadowville Tech Park to build huge warehouse
Red Rock plans to construct a $20 million, roughly 350,000-square-foot facility on spec.
Health food eatery Clean Eatz takes former Zoes Kitchen spot in Short Pump
The restaurant chain, which has more than 50 locations in 13 states, recently signed a lease on 2,800 square feet at 11801 W. Broad St.
Richmond healthcare hiring software startup acquired by staffing firm
Kamana is merging with Omaha-based Triage in a deal announced last week. Terms were not disclosed.
Jordan Point Yacht Haven near Hopewell changes hands for $1.35M
The new owner plans to relocate Davis Watersports from his family’s car dealership north of Chester to the Prince George marina.
CoStar subleases portion of Owens & Minor office at Riverfront Plaza
The commercial real estate data giant is taking over 51,000 square feet and expects to add 200 employees.
IHOP and Michaels open new locations in Willow Lawn shopping center
The breakfast chain took over the former SaltBox Oyster Co. space and the art supply retailer filled 20,000 square feet formerly home to A.C. Moore.
