Trail Hut buys and sells used backpacks, hiking boots, clothing, tents and cookware, and does repairs.
Outdoor gear consignment store makes camp in Richmond
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U-turn: Carvana revives plans for Chesterfield facility as tower rises
The online used-car retailer is moving forward with a $25 million vehicle inspection and processing center in Chester as its car vending machine goes up in Richmond.
Marketing CEO launches anti-fog eyewear line, just in time for COVID
“It’s really a niche product, but then along comes COVID, and everybody’s in masks,” said Donna Spurrier, who developed the glasses after a shower mishap.
JCPenney plans to permanently close Virginia Center Commons store in May
The retailer’s space at VCC was acquired by Rebkee and Shamin Hotels in January for $3 million. The 97,000-square-foot building sits on roughly 7 acres.
Godiva Chocolatier shuts down Short Pump Town Center location
The Belgian company plans to close or sell all 128 of its North America stores by the end of March due to the drop in foot traffic during the pandemic.
Local juice bar chain signs first retail lease at Westhampton Commons
The Pit and The Peel will join two office tenants in the mixed-use project rising on the site of the old school property at 5800 Patterson Ave.
LaDiff-anchored Watkins-Cottrell buildings hit market for $10.5M
The furniture store will stay open in the space for at least the time being but the owners are mulling retirement.
Wellness brand brewing new coffee-and-tea store in Regency mall
D’Haiti Wellness, which has operated online since 2019, plans to open a retail location in the West End shopping center in April.
Container Store opens first Richmond area location in Short Pump
The retailer took 19,000 square feet at 11732 W. Broad St. In other Short Pump news, burger chain Five Guys plans to open a restaurant at 12300 W. Broad St.
Lumber wholesalers’ new retail concept puts down roots in Richmond
“It’s a bit of a Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods of lumber,” Sawmill Surplus co-founder Dante Diorio said.