Monthly Archives: February 2009 »
RBS on Google News
Finally. After 6 months of rejection, our stories now go out on Google News. It’s a great boost for RBS. For starters, it makes us much more legit. Our stories now have the same
Read More »22 was the loneliest number
Legend Brewery is diversifying its lineup. The 15-year-old business will add six packs and expand its South Side brewery and bottling operation. The reason: Founder and Owner Tom Martin sold Legend’s sister distributorship (Legend
Read More »The 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
Read More »NewsFeeds 2.23.09
What to do about Williamsburg’s empty stores (Virginia Gazette) At Williamsburg Crossing, almost every other storefront is empty. Ten years ago it was the place. What happened? The answer isn’t as simple as over-building
Read More »Man accused of $8 billion fraud found in Fredericksburg
Sir R. Allen Stanford, who is accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of perpetrating an $8 billion financial scheme, was found in Fredericksburg yesterday by Richmond FBI agents. The Texas native, who resides
Read More »Circuit City’s HQ tag sale
Let the rummaging begin. Blu-Ray players, promotional displays, Hawaiian shirts and wireless routers were among the hundreds of items on display in a downstairs conference room at Circuit City’s former headquarters on Broad Street.
Read More »Op/Ed Potential franchisee, know thyself
Let me start my first column on franchising with a declaration: 2008 is over. It was a brutal year. Some of you might have felt some of the pain – being downsized, right-sized, relocated,
Read More »NewsFeeds 2.20.09
Virginian-Pilot to lay off 30 more, close Mix and Port Folio (Virginian-Pilot) The Virginian-Pilot, battling the recession, will lay off 30 more workers and suspend the print version of Port Folio Weekly, its 26-year-old
Read More »Digital media tax passes General Assembly
Yesterday the General Assembly approved a 10 percent tax on hotel room media purchases to fund the attraction of film production projects to the state. The House of Delegates passed the bill with a
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