Retail

Shoe store owner steps toward Charlottesville

Red Wing Shoes Gardner 2 ftd

With a handful of shops open in the Richmond area, the local owner of a national brand has expanded his footprint west with a new store outside of Charlottesville.

Art dealer hangs hat in West End

freemans clark ftd

An auction service that focuses on art and has an office in Charlottesville has set up shop on Patterson Avenue.

Longtime clothier pulled into Ledbury fold

Creery Joyner ftd

After more than 100 years in business, a West End custom shirt shop has been absorbed by the young, but rapidly growing, men’s clothing maker.

Carytown consignment shop doubles down

Eclectic Stuff Ellie Olga Tailor ftd

About two years after jumping Carytown storefronts, a growing consignment retailer is back up and running in its original space.

Retail startup camps out in vintage trailer

Love This Rupa Singh ftd

With a refurbished camper from the late ’60s, two former Carytown co-workers are rolling out the next phase of their retail business at local markets.

Blue Bell freezes Henrico facility

After a massive recall of its ice cream, Blue Bell Creameries is shutting down its Laburnum Avenue distribution center, and it’s still sitting on land in Hanover County it bought last year.

International grocer opens first local store

New Grand Mart ftd

A new grocery chain that focuses on international foods opened the doors to its first local store in Chesterfield County last week and already has its eye on the West End.