Just as it is beginning to reopen after coronavirus closures, the Southside mall has lost another tenant.
Panera permanently shutters Stony Point location
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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.
New mask-making venture launches out of Avail Vapor HQ
Taking over part of an e-cigarette manufacturing facility in Chesterfield, a medical supply startup has launched a plan to make a sizable dent in the nation’s supply of medical face masks.
Watersports outfitter casts off in Powhatan
A new watersports rental company has set up in Powhatan County, hoping to capitalize on growing use of the state park from which it operates.
Fredericksburg radiologist opens pair of offices in Henrico
Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg has put two sister practices into the newly renovated Brookfield Commons building, owned by local developer Stanley Shield.
Menswear store opens near Museum District
“There’s a hole in menswear in Richmond,” said Alan Long, who owns the store with Rebkee’s Kevin McFadden. “I’m not trying to get a three-pack of Hanes T-shirts, but I’m also not looking for a $200 T-shirt.”
Gym chain drops plans to consider a spot at Stony Point Fashion Park
National gym chain Life Time is still looking to make its entry into the Richmond market, but it won’t be doing so at the troubled Southside Mall.
Chesterfield County drops $21M to expand Meadowville Tech Park
The county bought 353 acres to tack onto the tech and logistics park near Chester, with the hope it finds use as the site of manufacturing facilities.
Local food brands launch new products
Undeterred by the coronavirus pandemic, a local gelato and snack maker are expanding their offerings and hoping to gain more traction in a competitive, unpredictable time for companies vying for space on grocery shelves.
Local restaurants improvise with loosened outdoor seating rules
Sidewalks and parking spots have become the new impromptu patios for local restaurants as they’ve begun to reopen to sit-down customers.
Bellevue Dry Cleaners moves out of Bellevue
The longtime Northside business has left the city and its namesake neighborhood to set up shop in nearby Lakeside.