Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, a new-to-market ice cream retailer, will join the Publix-anchored shopping center at the western edge of Carytown.
Carytown Exchange targets spring completion as another tenant signs
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Rehab to add second floor to old West End Market building in Byrd Park
Four apartments will be built and a new neighborhood market will take most of the ground floor at 2200 Idlewood Ave.
Online retailer Shelley’s Gift Shop opens physical location near VCU
After 16 months of e-commerce largely with out-of-state customers, the owner said a local following created the need for a Richmond store.
Carytown Place finds its keystone
The once controversial development’s fifth and final tenant is set.
Century-old bike shop to close
Rowlett’s Bicycles is shutting down its store after 95 years.
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.
New retailer swoops in to fill Circuit City void
A major electronics retailer is opening multiple stores in Richmond, possibly taking over some locations left behind by Circuit City.
Outfitter opening at West Broad Village in November
A national outdoor equipment and clothing chain is opening a store at West Broad Village in November. Recreational Equipment, Inc., known as REI, announced this morning the 26,500-square-foot store will cover two floors and offer camping, climbing, cycling, fitness, and hiking gear. The location is the company’s first in Richmond; they have two in Northern… Read more »
Comic book dealer’s secret hideout
Surrounded by hundreds of thousands of comic books, Brett Carreras shows the crown jewel of his inventory. The restored copy of Batman No. 1, the first appearance of the Joker, is protected by a hard plastic case (Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27).
Monday Q&A: What’s in store for retail?
Retailers battled through last year’s tough shopping season. Now it’s all about survival. The pullback in consumer spending has made the past six months difficult for retailers across the county, and Richmond is no exception. Negative sales. Decreased foot traffic. Slimmer margins. What can a retailer do? Some have turned to the Retail Merchants Association… Read more »