Armed with its legion of “shoppers,” a Silicon Valley company wants its piece of the competitive local grocery market.
New service brings Wegman’s, Whole Foods, Publix to local doorsteps
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James Center juices up its ground floor
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Long-running Southside salon throws in the towel
One of the pioneers of a Westover Hills retail strip has closed after more than 40 years in business.
Bankrupt retailer closing 4 of 5 Richmond locations
A month after filing Chapter 11 in Richmond, a San Francisco-based children’s clothing vendor is reducing its store count in the area.
Buyer grabs Henrico hotel for $18M
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Florist closes second brick-and-mortar in 5 months
After sales wilted at another one of its locations, a local flower retailer has closed and sold an outpost in Chesterfield.
Carytown shop relocates ahead of Publix arrival
With the new grocery anchor on its way in, a home goods and consignment shop is moving from the Richmond Shopping Center to Belmont Avenue.
Restaurant, office space planned for old Scott’s Addition auto shop
The latest real estate deal in the neighborhood is welcoming an Innsbrook staffing company and adding a second floor to the 117-year-old building.
Local brush company cleans up with $20M sale
After cutting out a niche of keeping streets clean over 100 years ago, a Richmond business has been sold to out-of-town suitors.
Lidl sets opening date for Richmond-area stores
As it continues its land grab in the area, the German grocery chain has revealed when its initial wave of local supermarkets will open their doors.