With dozens of headlines every day, it’s easy to miss some here and there.
Keep the conversation going: Here are five business stories from this week that got people talking:
- The Master Craftsmen Shop, which has operated near Merchants Square on North Boundary Street since 1982, will close its doors as owner and operator Holly Shields retires, according to a press release. Master Craftsmen Shop offers locally-made handcrafted jewelry, collectibles, ornaments and gifts.
https://wydaily.com/2017/11/01/master-craftsmen-shop-will-close-for-good-anniversary-sale-begins-thursday-biz/
- A Sam’s Club whose arrival in York County has been anticipated since 2013 is still no closer to opening, according to officials with the company and the county.
https://wydaily.com/2017/11/03/four-years-and-counting-still-no-sams-club-at-marquis-shopping-center/
- The announcement of a Mellow Mushroom moving to Merchants Square has been greeted with excitement from students eager for a new pizzeria following the closing of The Crust this past summer.
https://wydaily.com/2017/11/01/opening-this-spring-mellow-mushroom-stirs-excitement-for-students-biz/
- A plan to develop 81 new homes in Ford’s Colony is moving forward through the county’s approval process. The James City Planning Commission has recommended a proposal to build the homes after a 5-2 vote Wednesday evening.
https://wydaily.com/2017/11/02/81-new-homes-could-join-fords-colony-nws/
- If you love books and sweets, there are two new reasons to swing by the Williamsburg Premium Outlets. Book Warehouse, a discount retailer, and See’s Candies are now open at the outlet mall, according to a release.
https://wydaily.com/2017/11/03/candy-and-discount-book-stores-open-for-business-at-williamsburg-outlets-biz/
