With the governor’s blessing, at least a few Richmond-area malls will take the plunge and reopen Friday. But it won’t be business as usual.
Richmond-area malls plan to reopen Friday
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.
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