Smithfield pub embraces all things British, including a no-tipping culture
The Fiddlin' Pig, a British pub in Smithfield, also emulates the “no tipping” practice commonplace...
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Amazon celebrates opening of Virginia Beach robotics facility
It's Amazon's third robotics fulfillment center in Virginia.
Virginia Beach hosts 17th annual surf, art expo at the Oceanfront
The event is taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and...
Chinese fast-fashion juggernaut Shein to buy eco-friendly Everlane in an unlikely fit
Everlane, based in San Francisco, didn't disclose a purchase price.
Walmart wins over broader swath of consumers, but global uncertainty clouds outlook for retailers
Traffic at Walmart can be a barometer of consumer spending given its vast customer base.
Target books strongest sales growth in 4 years with customers buying into refreshed lineup
Target is one of the first major retailers to report financial results for February through...
Kroger croutons recalled over potential Salmonella contamination
The grocery giant's brands have been impacted by potential Salmonella contamination involving milk powder.
Suffolk mayor shares city growth story — and a commitment to help with traffic congestion
Ongoing traffic congestion is being addressed through 21 projects in design or under construction —...
Online retailer Shein to acquire San Francisco-based Everlane
Shein will buy Everlane from majority owner L Catterton for $100 million.
Home Depot profit falls, but it tops expectations in the face of growing economic uncertainty
The housing market has been static as Americans wrestle with rising costs.
Police break out tear gas to control crowds clamoring for new Swatch drop
The pocket watch launched only in retail stores and was not available online.
The Void fills a gap for small businesses, creatives in Virginia Beach
"We wanted to build a creative environment where businesses could grow individually while still being...
New Clothes Mentor in Virginia Beach, run by retail veteran, offers sustainable style
Local franchisee Stephanie Baum has been in the retail industry for 35 years. She’s been...
ODU graduating senior turns viral 6-7 trend into national chicken nugget launch
Panko-breaded chicken nuggets, shaped as 6's and 7's, went on sale on May 1 as...
Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices
No coffeehouse employees are affected.
Costco customers warned: Don’t wear those fancy socks
They use a rechargeable battery pack that powers a heating pad at the ball of...
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
Excluding gas prices, retail sales were up 0.3% in April.
Producer prices shot up 6%, adding pressure on companies to hike prices for struggling customers
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which tracks inflation before...
Opening soon: Playa Bowls at Virginia Beach’s Atlantic Park
The grand opening kicks off at 11 a.m. Friday, and the first 100 people will...
Online seller eBay rejects GameStop’s $56 billion takeover offer
EBay called the proposal “neither credible or attractive.”
Federal gas tax holiday sees growing support amid soaring prices
Since the Iran war started in late February, gas prices have jumped across the country from a...
Amazon looks to redefine a need for speed with 30-minute deliveries
The ultrafast service, called Amazon Now, first launched in India last June. Amazon says 30-minute...
Sales down, but profit up for ABC stores in Virginia
With about 60 home-grown distillers in Virginia, the industry is also worried about ABC cutting...
Customers turned thieves: Ongoing thefts at Mr Fix’s stores in Hampton Roads prompt frustration for owner, employees
Even with rules in place — including customers being required to present their identification as...
Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers
Whirlpool announced a 10% price hike in April, its largest in a decade.
Oceanfront restaurant overlooking surf lagoon to be brand’s first in Virginia
Chicago-based Parker Hospitality launched The Hampton Social in 2015 as a "playful, modern, escape."
FBI raids state Sen. Louise Lucas’ office and The Cannabis Outlet in Portsmouth
The FBI raided state Sen. Louise Lucas' office and The Cannabis Outlet in Portsmouth on...
Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder who helped reshape US casual style, dies at 94
Doris and Don Fisher founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience.
Illegal vape use eases, as decline in cigarette sales slows, Altria says
Demand is down for illegal, disposable vapes, and that has slowed the pace of declines...
The latest business openings and closings in Hampton Roads
Whether businesses are opening, closing, or moving to a new location, here's the latest on...
Three Ships Coffee celebrates brewing in the ViBe for over 10 years
“Three Ships Coffee quickly became a neighborhood anchor in the ViBe,” said Kate Pittman, ViBe’s...
It’s official: Publix signs lease for Yorktown store
A new grocery store will be opening at Crescent Commons. Publix has signed a lease...
Thermos recalls millions of food, beverage bottles over flawed stopper
Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by the stopper,...
Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice
The roles were filled at 22 stores in Arkansas and Texas in recent months.
Hampton Roads consumers find rising cost of groceries hard to stomach
The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press took a look at how shoppers in Hampton Roads are...
Costco offers new option for its $1.50 hot dog combo
Shoppers can now opt for a 16.9-ounce bottle of Kirkland Signature water.
A top cheesesteak maker, Philly Cold Cuts, to close a Virginia Beach location as owner retires
Jeffrey Fuller plans to retire after making cheesesteaks and hoagies for others for 48 years....
McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks
Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings.
Back Nine Golf franchise with high tech simulators opens in Virginia Beach
The Back Nine features golf simulators that give instant feedback on every shot to the...
Concourse expansion with new concessions opens at Norfolk airport
The work is part of an ongoing multiyear $1 billion capital improvement project to expand...
7 things you can get for cheap (or free) on Earth Day
You can find discounts on clothing, electronics and more.
Coastal brand Faherty opens store at Atlantic surf park in Virginia Beach
The store has included some local touches with its line of Virginia Beach merchandise.
The Iran war could drive up costs for petroleum-derived products like clothes and crayons
Keyboards, lipstick, detergent, shoes and soft contact lenses are just a few of them.
Retail sales up 1.7% in March from February driven by a spike in gas prices due to the Iran war
The report marks the first read on spending to capture the effects of the Iran...
Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
By MAE ANDERSON NEW YORK (AP) — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs...
Newport News cigar lounge owner, entrepreneur, pivots from health care
She is the first woman to own a lounge in the franchise and has seen...
Trader Joe’s settlement: How to know if you’re eligible for $102 payout
The $7.4 million settlement arose from allegations that too many digits from credit cards or...
QVC prepares for bankruptcy protection in the era of influencers, TikTok and Temu
TV shopping networks struggle to adapt to rapid shift to online marketplaces
PepsiCo’s sales jump after it cuts prices
Revenue jumped 8.5% to $19.44 billion in the January-March period compared to a year ago.
Walmart is repackaging its Great Value brand to reflect changing consumer habits
Great Value is among the largest food and consumer packaged goods labels in the U.S.
Painted Tree in Virginia Beach abruptly closes with no notice to vendors
The company confirmed that it was closing all of its more than 60 locations nationwide.
War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
High-end watches have not been spared by the Iran war.
Cinema Cafe celebrates 40 years of more than movies in Hampton Roads
To celebrate the 40-year anniversary, Cinema Cafe planned a slate of promotions and surprises.
Enjoy a taste of France at this Yorktown market
Sister Cities French Market will open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 18 along...
Hardee’s franchisee plans to open new Biscuits & Bird pilot in Virginia Beach
The former Hardee’s site in front of Home Depot and across the street from Sam’s...
Cannabis testing challenges persist as Virginia retail market nears
There is no standardized, widely-approved THC breathalyzer test on the market. Researchers have been trying...
A trio of Virginia spirits, in a limited edition, marks America’s 250th
Norfolk artist Mark Todd designed the box and label, which feature the James River as...
Hampton Roads businesses, banks prepare for scarcity of pennies
Pennies remain legal tender, but the shortage of 1-cent coins is already creating rounding issues...
Plus-size fashion chain Torrid to shutter a third of its stores
The chain has stores in Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach, Newport News' Jefferson Commons and...
Selden Market refresh adds better functionality, more color for vendors
Selden Market plans to open up applications for storefront tenants within the next month or...
Norfolk skate shop to close after 20 years in Hampton Roads
After years in Norfolk's Neon District, Cardinal Skate Shop plans to close later this month.
Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices
United Parcel Service and FedEx also have increased their fuel surcharges.
Iran war disrupts US small businesses with shipping complications and higher costs
War in Iran is hitting U.S. small businesses hard with shipping chaos and skyrocketing costs.
Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers
The course of bird flu is a big reason why prices are much lower now.
Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese’s products after criticism
Change comes after the grandson of Reese’s founder criticized shift to cheaper ingredients.
Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending
Gas sped past an average of $4 a gallon on Tuesday for the first time...
Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann’s maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup
The combined company will maintain McCormick’s name and leadership.
Harris Teeter in Virginia Beach’s Strawbridge Marketplace set to close by April 17
About 60 employees from the Strawbridge store were offered the opportunity to transfer to other...
Plaza bakery, home of Virginia Beach’s iconic petit fours, closing
The owner posted on social media to see if anyone would like to buy the...
Virginia Republicans propose a gas tax holiday as pump prices rise
Virginia Republicans proposed a temporary elimination of the tax on gas and diesel that drivers pay at...
Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29 billion deal
Sysco serves more than 700,000 restaurants, hospitals, schools and hotels.
Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year
It's the second time in less than a year Sony has upped the price tag.
Pop Mart shares sink despite revenue surge, as analysts say Labubu reliance worries investors
Profit for the whole of last year was $1.9 billion, the company said.
Pups and Pints in Virginia Beach will close after its last Saturday event. Here’s why.
Pups and Pints' last day will be a Family Easter Bash from noon to 4...
Buffalo Wild Wings opens takeout-only spot in Norfolk’s Wards Corner
The concept, which launched in 2020, focuses on pickup and delivery for online or in-store...
Authorities seize 35 e-bikes imported to Hampton Roads from China
A Hampton Roads e-bike shop imported 35 e-bikes from China which were held up by...
Macy’s posts strong Q4 results but a reserved outlook reflects uncertainty around tariffs, Iran war
The company offered a mixed outlook for the year.
Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge
The announcement comes as Amazon is seeing increased competition from Walmart.
New Chick-fil-A to open in Suffolk’s Planters Station near Publix
The new Chick-fil-A is locally owned and operated by Nicki Digby-Dalton, who also operates the...
A place with ‘soul’: Naro cinema operators passing business to longtime managers after 49 years
It's the end of an era. Longtime managers at the Naro will take over the...
Abercrombie & Fitch is returning to Hampton Roads
The retailer previously operated stores in MacArthur Center and Lynnhaven malls.
Saks Global to shutter 15 more department stores in bankruptcy restructuring
The shuttered Saks include stores in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Chicago and Las Vegas.
Beyond Meat drops the ‘Meat’ from its name as it expands to plant-based drinks and snacks
The company is now known as the Beyond The Plant Protein Co., or simply Beyond.
Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending
January's figure came in below the forecasts of economists.
An artistic spin on being ‘green’
I’m a borderline hoarder of all materials that can be repurposed for something artistic. It...
5 vape shops’ licenses suspended after raids in Gloucester
The businesses' licenses are suspended pending a hearing to consider permanent revocation next month.
Another discount grocery chain is opening multiple stores in Hampton Roads
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market plans to open its first Hampton Roads locations in March.
Target has another quarter of declining sales but says there are signs of improvement to start 2026
Target’s performance underscores the challenges faced by new CEO Michael Fiddelke.
East Beach transformation: Local favorites slated to open in renovated Shore Drive spot
The newly renovated East Beach Square will add Frank and Patty's, The Bakehouse and Lolly's...
Hampton Roads’ Care-A-Lot Pet Supply opens fifth store, latest in Virginia Beach
The family-owned pet supply store opened its Rosemont location at 3653 Virginia Beach Blvd. in...
Target will stop selling cereals with synthetic colors by end of May
Target said it had been phasing out synthetic colors in cereals for several years.
US wholesale prices arrive hotter than expected, up 0.5% from December and 2.9% from a year ago
Driving the increase was an uptick in the wholesale price of services.
FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump’s illegal tariffs
More than 1,000 companies have filed suit in efforts to recoup costs.
Weber recalls 3.2 million wire-bristle grill brushes
The company said it's aware of at least 38 reports of people becoming sick after...
Walmart to pay $100 million to settle FTC allegations over deceptive practices for delivery drivers
Walmart allegedly caused its drivers to lose tens of millions of dollars’ worth of earnings.
Lidl falls through at Railyard at Lambert’s Point, Norfolk businesses create association to boost growth
Railyard at Lambert’s Point in Norfolk still lacks an anchor tenant — "the biggest missing...
FedEx joins other US companies in seeking a refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
FedEx said in a filing that it has “suffered injury” from having to pay the...
Home Depot tops expectations in the fourth quarter, but customers pull back on spending
Revenue totaled $38.2 billion, down from $39.7 billion a year earlier.
Virginia Beach-based Armada Hoffler to change name in rebrand and relaunch
"Over the past year, we have stripped the company down to its foundation and are...
New stores at Lynnhaven Mall include trendy brands popular with Gen Z
Lynnhaven Mall is attracting retailers and lifestyle brands that cater to the next generation.