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.
Retail
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.
Off-price retailer to open in former Lakeside-area Martin’s store
Gabe’s is taking over the anchor space in Brook Run Shopping Center, which was also previously home to Big Apple Neighborhood Market.
Saks Fifth Avenue downsizes at Stony Point Fashion Park
The retailer recently consolidated the sales area of its store at the South Richmond mall to the space’s first level, leaving the second floor off limits to shoppers.
Outdoor gear retailer Sierra opening first Richmond location
The brand, which is owned by the parent company of TJ Maxx, is taking over the former Stein Mart store in Short Pump, where a location of the company’s Homesense brand will also open.