“We built up a nice little following and this year we felt confident enough to see if we could build on that local base of customers and open a store,” said co-owner Anthony Altieri.
Local candle company lights up Museum District storefront
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 jack@richmondbizsense.com or 804-554-6545.
Women’s clothing retailer Dry Goods to open first local store in Short Pump
The new store at Short Pump Town Center will be the chain’s first physical location in Virginia. It will be on the ground floor of the mall near Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Amazon returns re-seller Where Ya Bin opening new store in Henrico
Where Ya Bin is a relatively new retailer that buys truckloads of customer returns and overstocked products from online sellers every week, and uses those products to stock its locations.
Local in-home senior care startup expanding into Williamsburg, C’ville areas
At Home Harmony, formerly called Synergy Healthcare, is also rolling out a new support service for patients with dementia.
Swiss humidifier maker Condair pays $55M for Chesterfield warehouse, plans to start operations next year
A Chesterfield warehouse that has changed ownership several times in recent years is now in the hands of a Swiss company that plans to convert the building into a manufacturing center.
CarMax to build dealer auction center in New Kent
The company intends to use the 78,000-square-foot facility as an auction site, where it will sell vehicles to other dealers, as well as for vehicle prep for sales at its local retail stores.
Eastern Henrico gets its first medical marijuana dispensary
The new Cannabist dispensary took over a former ABC liquor store and follows yet another failed attempt by the General Assembly earlier this year to establish a retail recreational pot market.
Organic Krush closes at UR campus, new eatery to open in its place
The exit from UR marks the end of the restaurant chain’s presence in Richmond after it closed its Short Pump spot last year. The new cafe taking its place at UR will open in August.
Carytown Bicycle Co. closes store at Winterfield Crossing
The chain’s exit from Winterfield Crossing comes two years after the locally founded brand was acquired by cycling giant Specialized Bicycle Components.
Sausage-maker’s new restaurant, meat counter to replace Carytown Cupcakes
After plans for a restaurant from an HBO-famous chef fell through, the bakery space will now be home to local sausage company The Mayor Meats and its pop-up brand Hots & Brats.
