It will be Less Than’s first outpost outside of Hampton Roads, where it has three locations in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Hampton.
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Demolition underway for Laurel Park mixed-use project in Henrico
The nearly 60-year-old shopping center at 2314 Hungary Road is being torn down to make way for a dozen buildings with retail and 350 apartments.
Sign maker fires up smokable hemp store in Manchester
Old Manchester Hemp Co. launched earlier this year at 1308 Hull St., where it grows and sells hemp buds and joints without the THC in marijuana that gets you high.
Neighboring businesses at odds over Brookland Park parklet
“It’s a beautiful idea, and it would be dope if we had the space, but we don’t have the space,” said deli owner Al Muhammad, who’s led an effort opposing the parklet to preserve parking along the boulevard.
LaDiff moving to South Richmond
“We’re looking at the whole concept for the five acres as something like a LaDiff village,” co-owner Andy Thornton said of the furniture retailer’s future home on Commerce Road.
Chop Suey Books turns a page as owner sells business to longtime customers
Ward Tefft will let Berkley and Chris McDaniel take over in a deal expected to close Friday. WonTon, the store’s feline mascot, will stick around.
Startup medical clinic taking over former Carytown Panera space
Carbon Health, offering primary and urgent care as well testing services, will bring a shot to the arm of the vacant storefront in the Fresh Market-anchored Carytown Place.
Fast-growing donut and corndog shop Mochinut finds its spot in Richmond
As it aims for dozens of new locations in its first year in business, a Hawaiian-style donut chain is setting up its first local spot in a VCU-area restaurant space that’s no stranger to new concepts.
Citing opposition, city puts Brookland Park parklet on hold
The move coincides with recent removals of curb extensions, or bump-outs, that the city installed along Brookland Park Boulevard last year.
Women’s clothing chain slips into Short Pump Town Center
Windsor, selling dresses and other items for special occasions like parties, homecoming, prom and holidays, joins Warby Parker as a new arrival to the mall.