Retail

Maserati dealer revs up on West Broad

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The area’s first dealership of the high-end Italian automobile brand opened for business at 9001 W. Broad St. in mid-April. And its owner has a deal in the works to build another dealership in Goochland County.

Menswear brand pins down Richmond HQ

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The journey to create a hip workspace at non-Big Apple prices has brought a growth-hungry men’s fashion brand from Manhattan to Scott’s Addition. It’s the second high-end clothier to set up shop in Richmond in recent years.

Mini Walmart opens at VCU

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The retailer is rolling out its newest college-focused concept, and the first campus store in the state opened at VCU Wednesday.

Ledbury builds its repertoire

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In its latest alteration to retail options, the Shockoe Bottom clothing company has begun offering custom shirts. And its owners have plans for new products and a second location.

Aldi launches first Richmond stores

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In a national push for hundreds of new stores, the low-cost German grocer launched its first two locations in the Richmond area on Thursday. And they’ll be followed by three more before the end of the year.

Carytown shop shutting down

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A 3-year-old retailer will close down before the end of next month, vacating a prime Carytown corner storefront.

Jewelers refashion Museum District bookshop

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A startup jewelry shop will open next week in the Museum District, where its owners hope to break away from their more traditional competitors in Carytown.

High-end baby store opens on Patterson

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A mom and former teacher has launched her first retail venture with a new Westhampton shop aimed at fashion-forward babies and toddlers.

Paper shop comes back to life

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When the world’s largest paper company decided to pull the plug on its small retail operations, a store manager refused to let the concept die. Now she’s brought the shop back to the Richmond market.