Two local big-box retail buildings are about to go dark as the two national retailers shutter locations in Northside and western Henrico.
Walmart to shutter Northside grocery store; Christmas Tree Shops to close in Henrico
Retail
Coins and collectibles store opens in Stony Point Fashion Park
Wisconsin-born Big Bear Coin & Collectible opened last month on the southern end of the mall, near the Eggspectation restaurant and empty anchor space once home to Dick’s Sporting Goods.
Kapeller Violins closing its doors at end of July after 45 years
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.
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.
