Owner Cody Jones is betting he can catch more attention for his shop on Broad Street, where he has his bright-pink logo hanging on a black building to which he’s adding murals.
Local retailer Toy Lair moves from Carytown to larger space on Broad
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With office development on hold, After Hours concerts coming back to Innsbrook
“The office market is not ready for new construction, so we’re thinking about ways we can repurpose that land to make sure the Innsbrook community has another amenity,” said Highwoods’s Jane DuFrane.
HCA moving ahead with new freestanding ER in Chesterfield
The health system hopes to open the $16 million, nearly 11,000-square-foot emergency center at 9630 Iron Bridge Road in 2026.
Girl Scouts scoop up former bank branch to serve as new local HQ
The Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia recently purchased the old BB&T building at 3214 Skipwith Road for $3.6 million. The nonprofit will relocate from its current home near Willow Lawn.
Thrift store chain Uptown Cheapskate lands in former Ledbury storefront downtown
Behind the new location is Maggie Mereand, the local franchisee who has two other Uptown Cheapskate outposts in Chesterfield County.
Local jeweler Nine Roses relocates to Scott’s Addition
“We really want to give someone a private experience where they feel like they’re getting the full attention of the team,” said co-owner Nick DeRosa.
Long-running Disco Sports kicks off business model shift away from retail sales
The decades-old West End sporting goods store plans to kick off a liquidation sale on Thursday to begin getting rid of its retail inventory ahead of a fuller pivot into team sales.
Regency restaurant Sloop John B closes, to be converted into Twin Hickory Tavern
“I still believe it’s going to be very successful here (at Regency). I just need to give the market what the market wants. My Twin Hickory concept is something I believe will work here well,” said Garland Taylor.
Sweets shop Kilwins, clothing chain Evereve coming to Short Pump Town Center
Kilwins is opening in a former juice bar space, while Evereve is taking over the vacated Peloton storefront.
Secret Squares pizza joint now open in Church Hill
The restaurant bakes and sells Detroit-style pizza from a takeout-only spot on N. 29th St. The pizzas are 8 by 10 inches in size and 2 inches deep.
