A Richmond entrepreneur has built a rapidly expanding business selling natural dog treats online. And while that company continues to explode, he’s making a bold move: selling natural human food.
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Monday Q&A: Branching away from just produce
Farmers markets are hot right now, but that has been a mixed blessing for the region’s oldest operation. This week, RBS talks with George Bolos, the manager of the 17th Street Farmer’s Market. He has found a niche by adding outdoor events and hopes to enhance the market by adding an indoor option.
Mondial Assistance names “Greenest” associates for Earth Day
Ricky Grubb, of Henrico, and Caroline Alexander, of Richmond, were recognized for best representing the spirit of Earth Day: a commitment to protecting and preserving the environment.
Make way for Martin’s
Four reincarnated Ukrop’s supermarkets opened Monday as Martin’s Food and Drug stores, a division of the Dutch supermarket company that also owns the Giant chain. BizSense has a breakdown of what’s new and what not, plus some of the challenges the company faces in stemming declining market share and a slideshow of new layout.
Children’s Museum is growing up
On Monday the Children’s Museum of Richmond unveiled a rendering of its new outpost at Short Pump, which is scheduled to open in June.
NewsFeeds 8.19.09
Private equity firm could buy Ukrop’s (Times-Dispatch) Speculation over the future of the Henrico County-based Ukrop’s increased yesterday after Supermarket News, an industry publication, posted information on its Web site saying that an unnamed private equity firm had outbid North Carolina-based grocer Harris Teeter. The publication did not name its sources and declined to provide… Read more »
Retail vacancy continues to rise
Vacancy for retail space in Richmond rose to almost 7 percent at the end of the second quarter. And that could mean banks might soon start taking back some retail properties if tenants don’t start signing leases soon. Meanwhile tenants who do sign leases are getting bigger discounts than six months ago.
NewsFeeds 8.3.09
Files detail LandAmerica money woes (Times-Dispatch) In the weeks before LandAmerica 1031 Exchange Services Inc. declared bankruptcy, the company knew it had mounting money problems but continued to take on new customers and their money. Patrick Henry Hotel to be auctioned off (Roanoke Times) The now-closed Patrick Henry Hotel on South Jefferson Street is in… Read more »
Ukrop’s for sale?
Ukrop’s may be for sale.
The website for a grocery trade journal is reporting today that a prospectus for Ukrop’s has been circulated to prospective buyers, which might include grocers such as Minnesota-based Supervalu and North Carolina-based Harris Teeter.
Solar firm turns to local farms to grow business
A federal incentive program could forever change the face of Virginia’s agriculture industry by encouraging more farms to install solar energy systems. That’s the hope of Blue Crump, owner of Fan-based Cityspace Construction and Cityspace Solar.