Regency Menswear Opens Second Location at Chesterfield Towne Center
TL;DR: Family-owned R.S. Milan Menswear opens a second location at Chesterfield Towne Center as its original Regency Mall home faces decline from major department store closures.
Quick facts
- Who: R.S. Milan Menswear & Custom Tailors, founded by Hemandas 'Henry' Chatlani, son Rajesh, and daughter-in-law Sonia
- What: Family menswear store opening second location specializing in natural fiber suits and custom tailoring
- When: June 2026
- Where: Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike, Chesterfield County
The story
R.S. Milan Menswear & Custom Tailors, a family-owned menswear retailer that has operated at Regency Mall for nearly two decades, has opened a new location at Chesterfield Towne Center in June 2026. The 3,000-square-foot space represents the company's first expansion beyond its original location and signals a strategic shift as the business responds to changing conditions at its longtime home.
The expansion was driven by significant changes at Regency Mall, where the loss of major anchor tenants has reshaped the shopping landscape. Macy's, which operated two stores at Regency, closed in spring 2016. Sears departed in summer 2017, followed by JCPenney in fall 2020. Today, Regency Mall operates with more than 60 tenants but no remaining anchor department stores. The mall has undergone limited redevelopment, with plans announced for apartments at the former Sears site and conversions of former Macy's buildings into recreational facilities, but the center has not regained its former retail prominence.
The new Chesterfield Towne Center location positions R.S. Milan in a thriving retail environment. The center, opened in 1975, operates as the largest enclosed shopping mall in the Richmond metropolitan area, with over 130 stores and restaurants anchored by Macy's, JCPenney, At Home, and a TJ Maxx/HomeGoods combination. R.S. Milan's new space is located near Zales and Macy's and operates extended hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
At the new location, R.S. Milan is emphasizing its higher-end product lines, with a focus on natural fiber suits and expanded custom tailoring services. The business, which sells brands including Michael Kors, Giorgio Fiorelli, and Mazari, plans to maintain its original Regency location while building its presence in the stronger Chesterfield Towne Center market.
Key players
- Hemandas 'Henry' Chatlani: Founder of R.S. Milan Menswear
- Rajesh Chatlani: Co-founder and operator of R.S. Milan Menswear
- Sonia Chatlani: Co-founder and operator of R.S. Milan Menswear
Key dates
- June 2026: R.S. Milan Menswear opens new location at Chesterfield Towne Center
The case for
The expansion addresses market demand in Chesterfield Towne Center's high-traffic location while allowing R.S. Milan to diversify its revenue and reduce dependence on a declining mall. The new store positions the family business for growth in a retail environment with strong anchor tenants and customer foot traffic, supporting long-term stability.
The case against
The move reflects broader challenges in traditional retail, particularly for mid-market specialty stores competing in a landscape increasingly dominated by national chains and e-commerce. Success at the new location will depend on whether customers value R.S. Milan's tailoring services and upscale menswear enough to visit a mall location rather than shopping online.
Why it matters: The expansion demonstrates how independent retailers in Chesterfield County are adapting to shifting mall dynamics. As anchor tenant departures reshape older shopping centers, family-owned businesses must diversify locations and refine their value propositions to remain competitive, illustrating the broader transition in regional retail patterns.
Places
Development timeline
- 2016Macy's closes at Regency Mall: Two Macy's locations at Regency Square closed in spring 2016, marking the first major anchor departure. [[source]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_Mall_(Richmond,_Virginia))
- 2017Sears closes at Regency Mall: Sears departed from Regency Square in summer 2017. [[source]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regency_Mall_(Richmond,_Virginia))
- 2020JCPenney closes at Regency Mall: JCPenney closed its Regency Square location in fall 2020. The property was purchased by mall owners for redevelopment. [[source]](https://richmondbizsense.com/2020/08/21/jcpenney-to-shutter-regency-square-store-rebkee-thalhimer-to-buy-building/)
- June 2026R.S. Milan Menswear opens second location: The family-owned menswear retailer, which has operated at Regency Mall for nearly two decades, opens a 3,000-square-foot location at Chesterfield Towne Center specializing in natural fiber suits and custom tailoring. [[source]](https://richmondbizsense.com/2026/06/30/regency-menswear-store-expands-with-new-location-at-chesterfield-towne-center/)
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Sources
- Regency menswear store expands with new location at Chesterfield Towne Center
- Regency Mall (Richmond, Virginia) - Wikipedia)
- Chesterfield Towne Center - Official Site
- R.S. Milan Menswear & Custom Tailors