River City Card Shop Opens in Midlothian
TL;DR: River City Card Shop held its grand opening at 13540 Waterford Place in Midlothian on July 4-5, filling a gap in the local retail landscape for sports and trading card collectors.
Quick facts
- Who: Billy DeLancey, owner
- What: Sports and trading card shop grand opening
- When: July 4-5, 2026
- Where: 13540 Waterford Place, Midlothian
The story
River City Card Shop marked its grand opening on July 4 and 5 at 13540 Waterford Place in Midlothian, operating from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days. Owner Billy DeLancey opened the shop to serve the local community of sports card and trading card collectors, noting that the area lacked dedicated card retail options. "There's really no sports card shops in Midlothian," DeLancey said, motivating the venture.
The shop positions itself as a gathering space for collectors, described as "a really fun place to come and open cards and have a nice time with the family." The opening arrives during peak summer retail season and adds to Midlothian's retail offerings.
Key players
- Billy DeLancey: Owner, River City Card Shop
Key dates
- 2026-07-04: Grand opening, July 4-5, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Why it matters: The new shop provides Midlothian residents and collectors in Chesterfield County a local option for purchasing and trading sports cards, reducing the need to travel to Richmond or other areas for these specialty retail services.
Places
Development timeline
- 2026-07-04River City Card Shop Grand Opening: Owner Billy DeLancey opens sports and trading card shop at 13540 Waterford Place, Midlothian, operating July 4-5, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. [[source]](https://www.wric.com/in-studio-interviews/8news-river-city-card-shop/)
Related links
Read the original at WTVR CBS 6 (YouTube) →
Sources
- 8News Interview with River City Card Shop
- Trading Card Shops in Richmond, VA - Yelp
- Chesterfield County Official Website