Maryland-based retailer Lotte Plaza Market will open its first Richmond-area location in the 45,000-square-foot building.
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Electronics repair chain plugs into Colonial Heights
It’s store number four for Asurion franchisees Bret Bauer and Chuck Allen, who also operate the chain’s stores in Short Pump, Brandermill and Glen Allen.
From strikes to slate: Roofing company to set up new headquarters in former Midlothian bowling alley
“It’s a big jump for us, but I think it’ll be a great place for folks to have access to better materials,” Virginia Slate Co. owner Tucker Adamson said of the company’s $3.2 million purchase.
Running shoes seller finds its footing in Chesterfield County
The local Fleet Feet franchisee is expanding to Winterfield Crossing and has a deal in the works to take over operations of Richmond Road Runner in Carytown.
Facing stock price freefall and big losses, CarLotz shutters half its stores
The Scott’s Addition-based used car consignment company has hit nonstop speedbumps since going public through a SPAC deal last year.
Local anti-fog eyewear line featured on ‘Good Morning America’
Showerspecs were developed and patented by local marketing executive Donna Spurrier, CEO and namesake of Richmond firm Spurrier Group.
Church Hill women’s clothing store pops into river country for summer tryout
“We have a lot of younger people opening up businesses in Irvington,” said Dear Neighbor owner Kristy Santelli Cotter. “I always felt it’s had the Hudson Valley vibe. It’s a very easy retreat for people in Richmond.”
Aquarium shop Reefology RVA dives into larger storefront in Henrico
“This is kind of my big splurge,” said owner Christopher Kilgore. “This is my dream store, this is my life.”
Hold the booze: Non-alcoholic bottle shop ready to pop in Carytown
A local real estate agent is opening Point 5, which stocks booze-mimicking brands that make up a small but growing sector in the beverage industry.
Richmond carwash boom continues
Two out-of-town chains, including one armed with a private equity war chest, have a handful of new locations in store for the region.