Retail

The company intends to use the 78,000-square-foot facility as an auction site, where it will sell vehicles to other dealers, as well as for vehicle prep for sales at its local retail stores.

The chain’s exit from Winterfield Crossing comes two years after the locally founded brand was acquired by cycling giant Specialized Bicycle Components.

Blue Sage Bridal, which opened four years ago at 20 E. Main St. selling bridal gowns on consignment, will relocate to 424 E. Grace St. in September. 

“We’re taking on the bulk of that cost, pretty much 100 percent of the risk, and creating an opportunity for these folks to take their business to the next level,” said founder Brian Sullivan.

“Patriots win the Super Bowl? We’re making Super Bowl champs, Patriots products within 12 hours,” said CEO John Toler.

“The retail business is so different than it used to be. You have to adjust. We don’t need this big retail space,” said co-owner Gail Held.

“A lot of customers are really excited about having more space and seeing more selection,” Racine said. “The expanded space means we’ll have it faster or on hand more often.”

“I’m trying to rebuild a little bit of the trust with my community that was lost,” said Coqui Cyclery owner Clint Kronenberger.

Less than two years after opening its first local store near Short Pump, a used Legos retailer is building a presence south of the river.

The store has been operating in the 8,000-square-foot building at the corner of Hull Street and Cowardin Avenue for years.