Tag Archives: Business

  • News bestbuy

    Best Buy quits Europe

    Best Buy’s turnaround is gathering pace.

  • News Hostess-Twinkies_620x350

    Twinkies’ future could be union-free

    The new owners of Hostess are starting up production again. But there’s no mention of labor unions.

  • News A rendering of the planned classroom and office tower. (Produced by RenderSphere, LLC)

    VCU has $83 million plan for six blocks

    Virginia Commonwealth University’s takeover of West Grace Street continues.

  • News Sweet Frog

    Sweet Frog orders a double serving of space

    Richmond’s largest frozen yogurt chain is taking a bigger helping of office space.

  • News NEWS >> INTERNATIONAL >> GENERIC >> Globe

    The global economy is losing steam

    Recent data shows slowing growth in the United States and China, while Europe’s recession is still underway.

  • News Bill Jefferson partnered with Justin French on the Tobacco Factory rehab. (Photo by Michael Schwartz)

    Charges against Richmond developer stem from 1 week

    A developer arrested for allegedly forging tax credit documents is facing a minimum of 16 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

  • News A conceptual drawing of the planned Point Break Surf Park. (Courtesy of Walter Bennett)

    Entrepreneur plans year-round surf park in Hanover

    Click here to read more about Point Break Surf Park.

  • News Speakeasy co-founders Jon Davidow, Jacques Fuentes, Rob Forrest and Joey Figaro. (Photo by Lena Price)

    Startup wins $10,000 in seed money

    A restaurant review service that wants to take on Yelp got a $10,000 boost.

  • News sprint

    Dish makes bid on Sprint

    Satellite TV provider Dish Network on Monday announced a $25.5 billion cash-and-stock bid for mobile phone company Sprint Nextel

  • News caribou

    Virginia Caribou Coffee shops to convert, others close

    A popular coffee company is closing some of its stores and converting others, including some in Virginia.

  • News Martha Stewart (CBS News)

    J.C. Penney and Macy’s back in court over Martha Stewart

    The department stores have been duking it out in New York state court over whether they can both carry Martha Stewart-branded home goods in their stores.

  • News jcpenney

    J.C. Penney CEO Ron Johnson out after troubled tenure

    The troubled department-store chain announced late Monday that Johnson is stepping down and leaving the company after just a year and a half.