The co-founders of RichWine grew up together in Hanover and were living in New York City when they decided to turn their love of wine into a business.
UVA grads reconnect and launch online wine selling startup in Richmond
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 jack@richmondbizsense.com or 804-554-6545.
West End children’s clothier Clara b. changes ownership
The new proprietor is a May graduate of VCU who spent all four years in college as an employee at the store.
National yoga chain plants its flag at the Regency mall with plans to expand
The local franchisee of California-based YogaSix expects to open two more studios in the Richmond area in the near future.
Entrepreneur uncorking new store for wine lovers in Church Hill
A transplant from New York City plans to open Second Bottle Wine and Snack Shop at 324 N. 27th St. in March.
Best Buy puts two Richmond-area stores on the chopping block
The electronics retailer will be closing locations in Chesterfield and Mechanicsville in the coming weeks.
Two bodybuilders, pumped to open their own gym, see strong market
RVA Iron Gym, which is launching at 3910 Adams Road in the spring, will cater to competitive powerlifters.
Hospitals make progress vaccinating their workers against COVID-19
Bon Secours, VCU Health and HCA have each immunized thousands of their medical staff and say they are meeting their goals.
T-Mobile is the latest national brand to exit Stony Point Fashion Park
The wireless carrier closed its Southside mall store in December, joining Sur La Table, Panera and H&M in leaving the ailing property.
Guitar shop relocating from Scott’s Addition to bigger Bellevue space
One Three Guitar left its former home at Sound of Music Recording Studios as a result of the building’s recent sale for $1.2 million.
National eyewear retailer focuses expansion on Hanover County
Eyemart Express opened a 3,580-square-foot store in Mechanicsville on Dec. 21, the company’s fifth in Virginia.
