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Henrico Announces Trader Joe’s Open Date — Early Fall

Henrico County Economic Development Authority announced yesterday, that Trader Joe’s will open in the Short Pump area, adjacent to the new Whole Foods Market in early Fall. This is the most specific opening date that has been reported. Trader Joe’s, a privately held grocery store company founded in 1958, will be opening a store in [...]

Trader Joe’s is Close to Signing Lease in Short Pump

One of the favorite topics among my friends is WHEN will Trader Joe’s ever come to Richmond? People are tired of driving to Northern Virginia, Raleigh, Newport News or farther to get their favorite treats from Trader Joe’s. Finally, there is news, that a deal is close to being signed that will bring a Trader [...]

Ellwood Thompson’s to Eliminate Paper & Plastic Bags

I was at Ellwood Thompson’s yesterday and you know what they told me? In addition to no longer having plastic bags in 2008, in a few weeks they eliminate paper bags as well. Your options: buy (ugly green fabric) reusable ones that cost $1.99 or carry your stuff in your arms. If you ask me, [...]