The former home base of a once-fast-growing local e-cigarette company has been purchased by Richmond’s tobacco king.
Altria snags former Avail Vapor HQ in Chesterfield, but is mum on its future use
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VPM spends $4M to buy site of future downtown headquarters
The land deal is another step toward the public media group’s plan to build a new five-story, 53,000-square-foot home to replace its current headquarters in Chesterfield County.
Dry-cleaning delivery startup launches in Richmond area
The time has come for a local entrepreneur to unfold a concept he’s been thinking about since before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Longtime consignment shop Baggio makes its return to brick-and-mortar
For owner Norma Santamaria, the new shop replaces her original location at Gayton Crossing, which she shuttered in 2020 after nearly two decades of operation there.
DIY woodworking shop reopens near The Diamond
A local middle school shop teacher is reopening his membership-based, Workbench RVA, which provides tools, lessons and a space for woodworking projects.
Food truck expands with outpost at Hatch food hall in Manchester
1115 Mobile Kitchen has taken up residence at Hatch Local after three years of running as a food truck.
Local hotelier secures Chesterfield’s approval for new extended-stay hotel
The company has at least three other hotels in the works across Chesterfield and Henrico. Its portfolio now counts nearly three dozen hotels.
Shuttered Southside bike store says it will reopen this month after abrupt closure
The company didn’t elaborate on what caused the closure, other than to say it was “unavoidable and unfortunate.”
Southside bike shop shutters, leaving bike-less customers and a lawsuit in its wake
Multiple customers report that the shop has gone dark in recent weeks and ceased communications with them regarding service on bikes and orders. Meanwhile, a national bike maker is suing for six figures.
Chocolate shop Gearharts planning return to Richmond area
The new Short Pump store comes about a year after Gearharts shuttered its former location at 306 Libbie Ave., where it operated for more than a decade.