Stony Point Fashion Park recently got the OK from the state to allow visitors to drink alcoholic beverages while they walk around the South Richmond mall. Its new open-container policy will be initiated on Monday, said Howard Levine of Second Horizon, the real estate investment firm that owns the mall. Under the program, which is… Read more »
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Ellwood Thompson’s sold to Florida-based grocery firm
“I’m ready to retire and move on to something else,” cofounder Rick Hood said. “This is an excellent opportunity for fresh ideas and perspectives, bringing a different kind of energy to the store.”
Video game store DawnStar, record store Wax Moon expanding in Scott’s Addition
The two shops are related, in that DawnStar co-owner Andrew Griimoiire also owns Wax Moon.
Grocery store planned for Springline redevelopment, where first phase of construction is underway
The effort to redevelop the old Spring Rock Green shopping center now includes plans for a grocery store, one of the project’s developers said this week.
NASCAR driver Hamlin voices support for reopening Southside Speedway
Days after Chesterfield County issued an RFP for bids to reopen Southside Speedway, a big name in racing has gone public with his interest in bringing the shuttered racetrack back to life.
Floor & Decor, Dollar Tree planning new stores at Hancock Village
The discount retailer is planning to join the mix at the Walmart-anchored shopping center after trimming its presence north of the river.
Sneaker-cleaning startup tries new sorts of shoes on for size
The local startup, which launched last year as Sudsy Shoes offering sneaker-cleaning services, is expanding into refurbishing dress shoes, boots and handbags.
Ethiopian eatery Nile to close Church Hill restaurant and roll out packaged meals
“We talked about it when we would purchase packaged ethnic food like Indian and Thai. Like, ‘Couldn’t you see Ethiopian food in this market?’ It’s something we’ve dreamed of.”
Mechanicsville private school marks completion of $6M expansion project
A growing private school’s students no longer have to eat lunch in the chapel thanks to an 18,000-square-foot, two-story wing that was recently completed.
HCA, credit union and vet clinic planning outposts at new Short Pump development
With its residential units already well underway, the commercial portion of a new mixed-use development on the Henrico-Goochland line is coming into view.