Two proposed developments that would add a total of about 77,000 square feet in new retail, restaurant and office space in Hanover County are working their way through the planning approval process.
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Virus forces local vape shop chain to pull back on expansion, try new retail strategies
One of the few national retail chains based in the Richmond area has thought up a few new strategies in response to the coronavirus, which has disrupted its plans to expand its footprint with new stores this year.
Local sportswear brand ponders pivot to medical clothing
In search of new revenue after being forced to cut more than half its staff shortly after a post-merger ramp-up, Richmond-based XII Brands is looking to try scrubs on for size.
Newly opened restaurant in Chesterfield features impromptu focus on takeout
Charred got burned by the virus downturn, but owners Walied Sanie and James Baldwin are staying on their toes to keep the month-old restaurant alive.
CarMax tries curbside sales, prepares to furlough 15,000 workers
Locally based used car giant CarMax continues to respond to the coronavirus downturn.
Henrico supervisors to consider temporary, looser rules on development plans, subdivision plats
Social distancing soon may change the development plan approval process in Henrico, at least as long as mandated social distancing is in place.
Richmond dentists build new supply chains for medical providers in need
With fewer mouths to tend to in the age of social distancing, a Central Virginia dental practice has turned itself into an equipment supplier for a few medical providers in the region, ordering protective gear on their behalf as the coronavirus pandemic strains their resources.
Chesterfield County launches online development plan submission system
Developers now can submit plans via email, a move that comes as a response to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Startup marketing firm wants to give other startups a lift
A new marketing firm has launched to provide services to other up-and-comers.
Salvation Army pays $1.8M for site for new HQ
The nonprofit is budgeting $6.5 million to overhaul a former church property into its new regional hub, dubbed the Center for Hope.