The Massachusetts-based company, which is closing all its 19 stores, cited a changing retail landscape as its reason for folding.
Curtain retailer bows out of River Road
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Mike Platania joined BizSense in December 2016. He covers commercial real estate, restaurants and breweries. He graduated from Virginia Tech. Reach him at mike@richmondbizsense.com or (804) 554-6872.
Need Supply welcomes its third round of 2017 fundraising
One of Richmond’s fastest-growing retailers is wrapping up a busy year with a fresh $1 million in capital.
Scott’s Addition adds some Orange
An art and home décor shop is leaving West Cary Street in favor of space within Sound of Music Studios.
Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for 12.20.17
New retailers in Stony Point, a big donation to Richmond Ballet, and other news blurbs in healthcare, marketing and education.
Ride-sharing commute service branches into Richmond
A Norfolk-based nonprofit that provides round-trip transit to work for those who live in areas with limited public transit options has rolled into the region.
Coffee brewer rebrands ahead of national expansion
Aiming to avoid a conflict with a brewer of another sort, a local coffee maker has changed its name as it prepares to push westward.
Business incubator nearing completion in the Bottom
The future launch pad for a number of Richmond-area startups is coming right along on East Cary Street.
New names file into Carytown retail lineup
Two sets of serial shop owners are adding to their respective portfolios in the neighborhood, where two national brands are also moving in.
Chinese investors to take over Richmond startup
A Scott’s Addition-based company that lured millions of dollars in capital with its wireless chargers for electric cars is set to hand over the keys.
Crowdfunding or bust for West End’s Book People
The staff of a Granite Avenue bookshop is hoping its owner’s retirement isn’t the last chapter of the company’s 40-year run.
