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PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

County filings point to first Chesterfield Trader Joe's

County filings and building permits indicate Trader Joe's will open its first Chesterfield store at Springline at District 60 on Midlothian Turnpike, with a summer 2027 opening expected.

Nov 11, 2026Richmond BizSense
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Growth & Development

County Considers Marijuana Retail Zoning Rules

Chesterfield County is developing zoning regulations to control where marijuana retail dispensaries can operate, with a Planning Commission decision expected in December and Board of Supervisors action needed before February 2027.

Oct 23, 2026The Richmonder
PHOTO · GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Growth & Development

Whole Foods Market to open 37,000-square-foot store in Midlothian

Whole Foods Market will open a 37,636-square-foot store in Midlothian on November 19, becoming Chesterfield's first location and the region's third.

Oct 21, 2026WRIC 8News Local
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Growth & Development

French-Asian Bakery Chain Opening Second Chesterfield Location

Tous Les Jours, a French-Asian bakery chain, is opening two Chesterfield locations: one under construction at Midlothian Turnpike and another planned near Brandermill.

Oct 5, 2026Richmond BizSense
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Growth & Development

New DVD Store Opens at Chesterfield Towne Center

Blue Rose Video & More, a new DVD and collectibles retailer operated by Wayne Marshall, opened in September at Chesterfield Towne Center.

Sep 18, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
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Schools

Midlothian resident hands out gift cards for back-to-school costs

CBS 6 reporter Rob Cardwell distributed $50 gift cards to shoppers at a Target in Midlothian on Aug. 20 as part of a Virginia Credit Union-sponsored effort to help families manage back-to-school costs.

Aug 20, 2026WTVR CBS 6 Local
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Growth & Development

New Rock N Roll Sushi location opens in Chesterfield

Rock N Roll Sushi, a Florida-based chain, opened its first Virginia location on July 20, 2026, at a Midlothian venue featuring guitar-themed decor and rock-themed sushi rolls.

Jul 24, 2026Richmond BizSense
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Growth & Development

Rock N' Roll Sushi Opens First Virginia Location in Midlothian

Rock N' Roll Sushi, an Alabama-based concept with 78 locations nationwide, opens its first Virginia restaurant in Midlothian on July 20.

Jul 17, 2026Google News: Midlothian
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Growth & Development

River City Card Shop Opens in Midlothian

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.

Jul 5, 2026WTVR CBS 6 (YouTube)
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Growth & Development

Regency Menswear Opens Second Location at Chesterfield Towne Center

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.

Jun 30, 2026Richmond BizSense
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Growth & Development

Lindsey Food Group Planning Restaurant Revivals in Chesterfield

Lindsey Food Group is revamping multiple restaurant locations across the Richmond area, converting a cupcake shop into a sandwich spot in Short Pump and eyeing reopenings at Chesterfield Towne Center.

Jun 24, 2026Richmond BizSense