The family-run business on Forest Hill Avenue, which sells, rents and repairs violins, cellos, violas and other string instruments, will be closing its doors at the end of July.
Kapeller Violins closing its doors at end of July after 45 years
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Former Bon Secours exec revives women’s clothing brand in Richmond
“One day you wake up and want to do something different,” Leigh Sewell said. “It seemed like a good time to make a change. I told my husband about it and he was like, ‘You mean in 10 years?’ and I was like ‘No, like in one year.’”
Manchester distillery taps into crowdfunding for latest capital raise
After raising more than $10 million from investors since its inception in 2013, Belle Isle Moonshine is attempting to raise the bar with a fundraising tactic it’s never tried before.
Patterson Ave.’s Shops at 5807 expands south of the river
5807 South has about a dozen vendors, most of which also tenants in the West End location. Owner Kate Thomas said she asked top-performing tenants from Patterson to follow her south.
Buc-ee’s seals $6M land deal for first Virginia location in New Kent
The Texas-based chain known for its massive, beaver-logoed convenience stores and gas stations has purchased nearly 28 acres near Interstate 64’s Talleysville exit.
Starbucks opens cafe with drive-thru at River Road Shopping Center
After a long time percolating, Starbucks is now serving up coffee in a new West End location in a renovated former bank branch.
New flower shop sprouts in former Arts District ice cream shop
It marks the first brick-and-mortar store for Field Floral owner Lee Matalone, who started her business about two years ago out of her then-home in New Orleans.
Stony Point Fashion Park seeks permit to allow customers to drink while they shop
Stony Point would be the second local mall to try to tap into the trend of obtaining an “open container” license. Short Pump Town Center also has a similar effort in the works.
Five Below and Ulta to join Willow Lawn shopping center
Renovations are underway on a section of the retail strip where the new retailers will set up shop. The construction runs across several storefronts, between the burger spot Five Guys and an end-unit formerly occupied by Pie Five Pizza Co.
Coffee company picks Scott’s Addition for first brick-and-mortar cafe
“Specialty coffee sometimes comes with the air of a snooty vibe,” said Parousia Coffee co-owner Jimmy Garcia said. “There’s a gap for people who want to experience good coffee but are scared by it.”