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Review of REI’s new TV spot
Dan Neil, one of the best writers in the land, has a great review of new TV advertisements running for the outdoors store REI, which just opened a new store at Short Pump.
Read More »A slew of new shops in Short Pump
A handful of new retailers have recently opened their doors around the Short Pump area. HomeGoods opened Sunday morning at West Broad Village. The highly-anticipated discount home accessories retailer was packed with eager shoppers
Read More »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
Read More »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
Read More »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
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
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 »State wants to close retail tax loophole
When Virginia shoppers pay the 5 percent sales tax on retail goods, most – but not all of it – goes to the state. A small percentage is kept by the business. It’s called
Read More »Op/Ed: No holiday cheer for retailers
“The American consumer is a train wreck.” So says Howard Davidowitz, an industry veteran who spoke at the International Council of Shopping centers earlier this month. Editor’s Note: BizSense will be adding occasion guest
Read More »Local luxury retailers hang tight
Luxury retailers may be in for a cold winter. After witnessing a decline in sales at the tail end of the summer, luxury brands like Saks, Nordstrom and Tiffany & Co. are bracing for
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