The owner of Bermuda Square shopping center has been selling off portions of the retail strip since acquiring it in 2019.
Building leased to Hobby Lobby in Chester changes hands for $6M
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Used Land Rover Defender importer shifts into Scott’s Addition
The 2,000-square-foot former auto upholstery shop at 1004 N. Sheppard St. will soon be converted into a sort-of display case for Neo-Classic Cars.
Outdoor gear consignment store makes camp in Richmond
Trail Hut buys and sells used backpacks, hiking boots, clothing, tents and cookware, and does repairs.
Bon Secours health system acquiring affiliated local orthopedics practice
The not-for-profit hospital chain will take over Tuckahoe Orthopaedics, which has operated in the region for more than 40 years.
Richmond-based startup expands its ‘naborhood’ to Raleigh
Naborforce is a Lyft-like service that facilitates companionship and other errands for elderly people by matching them with contractors.
New Jackson Ward events venue opens above Gallery5 in historic firehouse
Owner Nicole Clayton expanded from North Carolina and launched The Loft at Steamer Co. 5 in February despite the pandemic.
Local juice bar blends catering with Valentine museum expansion
Ms. Bee’s Juice Bar, which thrived during the pandemic, plans to make use of its new outpost’s bigger kitchen.
New-to-market cookie shop chain franchisees plan to make it big
Crumbl Cookies, which specializes in oversized cookies, will open several Central Virginia locations this summer.
Starbucks planning takeout-only store with no customer seating in the Fan
The coffee retailer is opening to-go stores in dense urban markets, and providing drive-thrus, curbside service and walk-up windows in suburban spots.
Richmond’s Yoga Shed branches out beyond backyard to cyberspace
Jane Ellington’s studio is booked up, so she launched an online subscription service in late March to complement her in-person program.