“Scott’s Addition over the last couple of years has changed a lot, and for a small business owner like me it hasn’t changed for the better,” said Gearhead Camera owner Max Fischer.
Retail
Comic book shop turns the page with new location in Mechanicsville
Third Eye Comics is relocating to a new storefront within Creighton Crossing shopping center after nearly three years elsewhere in the same retail strip.
Building leased to Hobby Lobby in Chester changes hands for $6M
The owner of Bermuda Square shopping center has been selling off portions of the retail strip since acquiring it in 2019.
Used Land Rover Defender importer shifts into Scott’s Addition
The 2,000-square-foot former auto upholstery shop at 1004 N. Sheppard St. will soon be converted into a sort-of display case for Neo-Classic Cars.
Outdoor gear consignment store makes camp in Richmond
Trail Hut buys and sells used backpacks, hiking boots, clothing, tents and cookware, and does repairs.
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.