A bike shop, an aerial dance studio and an ad firm signed leases at the seven-story apartment complex at 101 Manchester Road.
New Hydro building in Manchester flush with commercial tenants
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Pearl’s Bake Shoppe sold to sisters
Three sibling real estate agents have purchased the West End bakery. They plan to stick to the same successful playbook crafted by founder Laurie Blakey.
Law nixes state registration requirement for medical cannabis patients
Patients will still be required to secure written certification from registered health care practitioners but the law is expected to speed up access.
Vinyl Conflict record store spinning into larger space downtown
The move to 300 E. Grace St. will quadruple the size and end a 14-year run at 324 S. Pine St.
New coworking salon in Chesterfield rents booths to freelance stylists
“I wanted to position other women to become their own boss,” said Belle Cabana owner Kaitlyn Handley.
Plant store repotting itself from Fan spot to new Scott’s Addition building
PlantHouse has signed a lease for a larger space at The Otis, a mixed-use development that’s taking shape at 1601 Roseneath Road.
Roanoke-based ice cream brand scoops up local storefront for expansion
Blue Cow Ice Cream Co. plans to open in June at 7017 Three Chopt Road in the Publix-anchored Village Shopping Center.
N.C.-based women’s clothing brand finds Libbie-Grove a fit for Richmond location
K-La Boutique plans to open by early May at 5718 Grove Ave., where it expects to carve out a niche among other retailers in the area.
Local vending machine startup pivots after spat with health department
ELYA was forced to reconsider the use of its signature fridges to sell its prepared meals and it launched home delivery service for them instead.
Oddities shop owners can be at rest after securing spot in Oregon Hill
Justin Torone and Alaina Gearhart paid $675,000 to buy the building containing Rest in Pieces at 349 S. Laurel St. from their landlord.