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 [email protected] or 804-554-6545.

Sheetz to open new location on Midlothian Turnpike this week

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The convenience store chain’s new outpost comes as the first piece of completed development on an assemblage once planned as a location of local flower shop Strange’s Florist, but that is now being carved up and sold off.

Hanover supervisors approve grocery-anchored project near VCC

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Dan Hargett’s Roka Partners is hoping to land a 122,000-square-foot grocery store for the new shopping center. Sheetz and Valvoline are expected to open on outparcels at the site, along with other inline retailers.