Shift’s decision to wind-down brings to an end a marriage that failed to improve the fortunes of it and CarLotz, both of which struggled after going public through ill-fated SPAC deals.
Retail
House plant shop sprouts on Cary Street
A new-to-Richmond plant store has branched out into vinyl records as part of its relocation from North Carolina to the Fan.
Indian grocery chain Triveni Supermarket eyes old David’s Bridal store on Broad
The North Carolina-based chain is in expansion mode, with four locations in the works, including one in Northern Virginia.
Stony Point visitors will be able to drink while they shop starting next week
Stony Point Fashion Park recently got the OK from the state to allow visitors to drink alcoholic beverages while they walk around the South Richmond mall. Its new open-container policy will be initiated on Monday, said Howard Levine of Second Horizon, the real estate investment firm that owns the mall. Under the program, which is… Read more »
McGeorge unloads Mercedes-Benz stores, the last of its local dealerships
The deal follows last week’s sale of McGeorge’s two Toyota locations, marking the end of the family’s longtime run in the car business.
Ellwood Thompson’s sold to Florida-based grocery firm
“I’m ready to retire and move on to something else,” cofounder Rick Hood said. “This is an excellent opportunity for fresh ideas and perspectives, bringing a different kind of energy to the store.”
Video game store DawnStar, record store Wax Moon expanding in Scott’s Addition
The two shops are related, in that DawnStar co-owner Andrew Griimoiire also owns Wax Moon.
McGeorge Toyota sold to NoVa dealership group
The long-running Richmond car dealer has handed over the keys to two of its Broad Street stores to an auto group owned by publicly traded Graham Holdings.
Floor & Decor, Dollar Tree planning new stores at Hancock Village
The discount retailer is planning to join the mix at the Walmart-anchored shopping center after trimming its presence north of the river.
National golf retailer PGA Tour Superstore lines up first Richmond-area outpost
A big-box retail building near Short Pump is trading printer paper and highlighters for drivers and irons.