Slowed down a bit but undeterred by the pandemic, a Petersburg-based wine company is accelerating its expansion into big retail stores and ramping up its distribution network.
Local wine company scores deals with Food Lion, Sam’s Club
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City finalizing grant program for businesses affected by civil unrest
Two months after an initial night of rioting left numerous downtown businesses vandalized and boarded up for weeks, financial assistance specific to their ordeal, and others since then, appears to be on the way.
Carytown chocolate shop has a new owner
Elizabeth Vranas bought the store from James Kinard, who started it nearly 30 years ago.
Big gulp: Two 7-Elevens, five Wawas in Richmond sell for combined $47M
Where Slurpees and gasoline flow, multimillion-dollar real estate deals seem to follow.
Pamunkey Tribe pays $4M for Manchester property
The tribe’s spokesman said the deal is on land that could be a location for a casino and resort, but emphasized they remain flexible in deciding a location.
Lord & Taylor ducks into Richmond for bankruptcy safe haven
Like a suburban shopping mall in the 1980s, the Richmond federal courthouse is drawing in big retailers left and right – but for reasons only an attorney could love.
Regional pet store chain adds spot in Short Pump
With her beloved bulldog as her inspiration, Nancy Guinn has Dog Krazy on the move again with a second Richmond-area shop.
New urban farm venture sprouts in Richmond
For Trevor Ferguson, growing produce started as a hobby in his garage. That pastime has blossomed into a new agricultural startup.
Land just west of Short Pump trades for $11M
The buyer is an entity tied to Larry Page, whose Page Automotive operates the neighboring Audi dealership.
Hundreds of acres to be added, removed from Henrico enterprise zones
The update would add several notable properties, the largest of which includes 115 acres straddling Richmond-Henrico Turnpike between Richmond Raceway and Azalea Avenue.