Dollar Tree opened at Willow Lawn in 1995. It had occupied its most recent spot in suite 404 at 4925 W. Broad St. since 2007.
Longtime Willow Lawn Dollar Tree closes, with new mystery tenant set to swoop in
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Governor sends tweaked hemp regulations back to General Assembly
A proposed state law that has some local hemp-related businesses fearing for their futures isn’t written in stone just yet. Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Monday, rather than signing it immediately into law, recommended changes to legislation that would establish more regulations on the hemp industry in Virginia. He then sent those potential revisions back to… Read more »
Two new vet practices to debut less than one mile from each other in Short Pump
A concierge-style veterinary hospital and an outpost of an out-of-state urgent care concept for pets are both planning June openings up the street from one another on West Broad.
VCU considering a 3-5 percent tuition increase for FY24
The university is also considering a 6 percent increase to the mandatory fees students pay. It would bring the annual cost of a full course load to more than $16,000 for in-state undergraduates.
Bodybuilding gym bulks up regional presence with new Chester outpost
Adding more weight to its regimen, a Henrico-based bodybuilding gym has plans to pump out two new locations south of the James River in the near future, and also just became its own landlord in Henrico. RVA Iron Gym is planning to open a new outpost at 361 E. Hundred Road near Chester. Gym co-owner… Read more »
Wedding planners open bridal gown shop near Scott’s Addition
The business was born out of the cofounders’ experience as wedding planners, where they noticed a lack of size ranges in the gown offerings at other shops.
Menswear brand Psycho Bunny hopping into Short Pump mall
Psycho Bunny, which sells polo shirts, hoodies, pants and other items with rabbit-skull-and-crossbones motifs, is planning to open in the mall this summer in the space currently home to women clothing chain Francesca’s.
Updated: Chesterfield begins demolition of Spring Rock Green ahead of ‘District 60’ redevelopment
The old shopping center is being cleared to make way for Springline at District 60, which is the newly unveiled name for the mixed-use development.
Toast owners open rum-focused cocktail concept near Midlothian
Sidecar Cocktail Lounge shares the kitchen of next-door neighbor Toast New American Gastropub, and serves to complement the restaurant’s dinner service.
Richmond-area CBD companies expect business to take a hit as hemp regulations loom
“When you take 90 percent of the business we created over the past five years and take it away, why would I stay in a state that doesn’t support my business and my family?” said Evan Somogyi.