Green Leaf Medical, thwarted in its efforts to open in Chesterfield County, had no problem launching a new store called Cannabist in the city of Richmond.
Cannabis dispensary opens in Carytown
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Dozens of homes around Libbie Mill to be demolished for project’s next phase
If you’ve noticed holes and other odd blemishes in the façades of the 1950s-era homes around Libbie Mill, there’s a reason for their state of disrepair.
Mama J’s expanding in Jackson Ward with new Mama J’s Market
As it ponders two new restaurants outside of city limits, the soul food spot is taking over the nearby former Salt & Forge storefront to launch a grab-and-go catering shop.
Downtown coffee shop Alchemy plans transition to co-op model
In a bid to combat a tough labor market, the founder of a Richmond coffee shop wants to bring a cooperative ownership model to the business he started a decade ago.
Firm known as a shopping center fixer buys grocery-anchored strip in Chesterfield
“We have a long relationship with Food Lion, so when they have a distressed property we’re basically their white knights in that case,” said Will Whitley of New South Properties.
‘Goth cowboy’ shop tries on bigger space on Broad
Saturn Return has reopened in its new location across behind City Diner on West Broad Street after several years in a smaller storefront near VCU.
Retailers Sierra, Homesense open first local stores in Short Pump
The chains, both owned by TJX Cos., have divvied up a big box formerly occupied by Stein Mart.
Rebkee planning Sheetz, separate drive-thru building across Staples Mill Road from Amtrak station
The bulk of the land is owned by the Henrico EDA. It’s unclear who the tenant will be for the drive-thru building.
Ice cream maker Charm School to open in former cupcake spot in Scott’s Addition
The new space will be used for ice cream production, and eventually for retail sales of pre-packed pints and cups for takeout. The move follows the closure of its store in the Arts District this summer.
Road Runner runs out of Carytown, Lucky Road rolling in
Road Runner will be replaced by regional chain Lucky Road, which also has locations at Willow Lawn shopping center, 13265 Rittenhouse Drive in Midlothian and in Fredericksburg