Texas-based Academy Sports + Outdoors opened in the former Toys ‘R’ Us-Babies ‘R’ Us combo store.
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Virginia brewers plot legislative leap to allow self-distribution
“For small brewers, this is a really, really big deal,” Brett Vassey, CEO of the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild, said of the group’s efforts to tweak the entrenched “three-tier system.”
Libbie Mill-Midtown adds event space, retail shop combo as newest tenant
“It’s multi-use for sure,” said Blu Hazel co-owner Yedda Stancil. “Casual, in home, sip and shop, shop while someone sips.”
CarLotz brand to be retired in merger with San Francisco peer
The deal combines two companies with a lot in common: both sell used cars, both have had huge losses in the last year and just replaced their CEOs, and both have lagging stock prices.
Cidery ponders its future after listing its Scott’s Addition real estate for $3M
“I’m hoping to find a buyer who’ll love and appreciate it as much as I do,” said Blue Bee Cider owner Courtney Mailey. “Once the building finds the right owner, we’ll start to think about the cidery.”
Local coffee roaster brews up new home near the Museum District
Reviresco Coffee Co. is working on a move to 710 Lafayette St. that will give it more space to eventually offer a tasting room, retail sales and takeout coffee service.
Updated: Vision300 team out, two contenders left for Diamond District
“We are a team of Richmonders and we remain deeply committed to the success of our city,” said Casey Tischer of Vision300.
Loose Screw Tattoo expands in Carytown
Jesse Smith’s shop has had a constant need to grow since its launch in 2011, fueled in part by his appearance on the TV series “Ink Masters.”
High-end Hanover pen company draws up contractor plan to fuel growth
Turning Point Pen Co., which sells pens ranging from $600 to five figures, is expanding production by taking some of the work out of the hands of owner Michael Kahwajy-Hyland.
Cannabis dispensary to open near Chesterfield Towne Center
Green Leaf Medical said it chose Midlothian in part because it’s already a hotspot for its home delivery service.