Jenny Kincaid Boone covers retail and real estate.

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Retail Roundup columns

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• Woolworth's space is being renovated in downtown Roanoke

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Readers, thanks for your support - 5/22/2011

Bastians Bar-B-Q to reopen - 5/15/2011

Woolworth's space is being renovated in downtown Roanoke - 5/8/2011

Grandin retailers shuffle spaces - 5/1/2011

Discount store wants to open a new location - 4/24/2011

Coffee shop eyes former bank location - 4/17/2011

Discount store coming to Spartan Square - 4/10/2011

Hotel Roanoke adds allergy-friendly rooms - 4/3/2011

New retail center takes shape in Roanoke - 3/27/2011

Entrepreneur plans cafe at Campbell Ave. spot - 3/20/2011

Plato's Closet relocating to a larger space in Southwest Roanoke County - 3/13/2011

Dollar General has plans for another store in Roanoke - 3/6/2011

Gift, gourmet food shop to open in March - 2/27/2011

Penn Station eatery eyes the Roanoke Valley - 2/13/2011

Kids apparel retailer moves solely online - 2/6/2011

Royal Auto coming to Roanoke - 1/30/2011

Super Shoes hopes Salem is a good fit - 1/23/2011

Orange Dog has reopened as Rescue Dog - 1/16/2011

New eatery to open - 1/9/2011

Returns: Who'll be 'naughty' or 'nice'? - 12/26/2010

Shopping Saturdays in short supply - 12/19/2010

Super Shoes to open 2nd location - 12/12/2010

The Frugal Decorator up, running - 11/28/2010

Southern States to relocate store - 11/21/2010

New eatery may be coming - 11/14/2010

New restaurants coming to Roanoke County - 11/7/2010

Urban Gypsy boutique opens - 10/31/2010

A new look for Belk - 10/24/2010

Shops move, combine - 10/10/2010

Gelato shop to open Friday - 9/26/2010

Salesman known for his dedication and style - 9/19/2010

Too Many Books store to remain in Grandin Village - 9/12/2010

Just Delivery operator is expanding its service - 9/5/2010

Halloween shop to open at Towers - 8/29/2010

Wine educator to uncork shop in Roanoke - 8/22/2010

New music store space strikes the right chord - 8/15/2010

Jo-Ann Fabric moving to Towers - 8/8/2010

Accessories shop opens at Valley View Mall - 8/1/2010

Woodcraft to expand its store in Roanoke - 7/25/2010

Texaco gas stations change fuel - 7/18/2010

Play It Again sports shop for sale - 7/4/2010

AT&T improves service at the mall - 6/27/2010

Pino Gelato store to open in Roanoke Co. - 6/20/2010

Grandin may get a new eatery - 6/13/2010

Patina Bridal to relocate - 6/6/2010

Owner seeks to relocate bookshop - 5/30/2010

Franchisee reopens 2 Domino's locations - 5/16/2010

Owner wants to sell Wine Gourmet - 5/9/2010

Warehouse Sale opens location in Roanoke - 5/2/2010

Hair, nail salons are growing in number - 4/25/2010

Construction under way on Salem Dairy Queen - 4/18/2010

Artist John Reburn revamps letterpress business - 4/11/2010

Blockbuster goes smaller; Starbucks goes bigger - 4/4/2010

Batteries Plus coming to Roanoke - 3/28/2010

Local Roots' move delayed - 3/21/2010

Panache to drop prom drama - 3/14/2010

Stores turn to generic brands - 3/7/2010

Siblings reopen country store - 2/28/2010

Willow Grove changes location - 2/21/2010

Cupcake shop to relocate - 2/14/2010

Cheddar's might open in Oct. at Valley View - 2/7/2010

Awful Arthur's brew will be on tap - 1/31/2010

Bastians Bar-B-Q might relocate - 1/24/2010

Getty Mart name is no more - 1/17/2010

Catch up on retail news on the Storefront blog - 1/3/2010

Frame shop to relocate - 12/27/2009

Bike shops to open in Roanoke - 12/20/2009

Pair plan to serve up posh pub grub - 12/13/2009

Catch up on retail news on the Storefront - 12/6/2009

Jimmy John's coming to Roanoke - 11/29/2009

Roanoker to launch online bird-hunting venture - 11/22/2009

Present Thyme Home expands - 11/15/2009

Checking in on the Storefront - 11/1/2009

Roanoke couple launch online casual apparel business - 10/25/2009

Owner plans to close Olde Salem Furnishings - 10/18/2009

Teaberry's owner plans to open Salem shop - 10/11/2009

New Goodwill store to open in Daleville - 9/27/2009

Cyclist opens River Greenway bike rental - 9/20/2009

Gift, decor shop to open on Colonial Avenue - 9/13/2009

Chains discovering what's in a name - 9/6/2009

Photo USA plans to relocate - 8/30/2009

Sisters open children's shop - 8/23/2009

Grandin Village florist to relocate - 8/16/2009

Coffee shop changes hands - 8/9/2009

Couple to open family-friendly eatery - 7/26/2009

More retailers stop taking checks - 7/19/2009

'Storefront' readers weigh in online - 7/12/2009

Thrift stores are thriving - 7/5/2009

Barewood store closes in Roanoke County - 6/28/2009

Audiotronics expanding to new part of the valley - 6/21/2009

Building has a cluster of wedding shops - 6/14/2009

Target shelves its plans to expand - 5/31/2009

Hot spots for cool treats - 5/24/2009

Indulge in online tea shop - 5/17/2009

Rescue Mission to open upscale thrift shop - 5/3/2009

Salem has a new shop - 4/26/2009

New, mega shoe store is coming - 4/5/2009

Storefront keeps you up to date - 3/29/2009

A Little Bit Hippy gets a little bit smaller - 3/22/2009

Pitt Boss expands, renovating new Brambleton site - 3/15/2009

Awards shop to expand - 3/8/2009

What's new on the blog? - 3/1/2009

Claire V. makes it permanent -- for now - 2/22/2009

Diving into a retail career seemed a logical venture for two Roanoke moms. - 2/15/2009

Kroger Square has new stores - 2/8/2009

Panera to open a new store - 1/25/2009

Trio to reopen as deli-cafe - 1/18/2009

Country store changes hands - 1/11/2009

Updates from the Storefront - 12/28/2008

Good Things on the Market in downtown Roanoke to close - 12/21/2008

Chocolate shop to open - 12/14/2008

Wasena car wash cleans up its act - 12/7/2008

Roy L. Webber Florist has closed | Teaberry's Cafe | Seasonal retailers - 11/23/2008

Retailers offering new deals and sales - 11/16/2008

Businesses proceed to expand - 11/9/2008

Retailers planned for Keagy Village - 11/2/2008

Shops move to new storefront - 10/26/2008

Milk makes a move to store front - 10/12/2008

Grandin Village shop closing - 10/5/2008

Here's what all the chatter's about - 9/28/2008

Salem store expands wares - 9/21/2008

Pizza prices on the rise - 9/14/2008

Tailgaters hope to score more business - 9/7/2008

Bloggers weigh in - 8/31/2008

Judges Chambers on the docket - 8/24/2008

Knitting shop to make room for another - 8/17/2008

Target's growth plans still in sight - 8/10/2008

Grace's Place expanding - 8/3/2008

Shopping center needs stores - 7/27/2008

Discount shop to expand - 7/20/2008

Microbrewery still on tap - 7/13/2008

Pizza shop adds second location - 7/6/2008

Planet Fitness to open - 6/29/2008

Truffles aren't trifling - 6/22/2008

Hollins project is on track - 6/1/2008

Car dealer's sales steady - 5/25/2008

Need stamps? Note this change - 5/11/2008

Airport updates its food choices - 5/4/2008

Shops are lining up to join largest area Kroger - 4/27/2008

Cards record your message - 4/17/2008

More retailers relocate from West Salem Plaza - 4/13/2008

Keagy Village slow to develop - 4/6/2008

More kiosks at Valley View - 3/9/2008

Studio 419 salon to open - 2/24/2008

Owners to close Coda, focus on drive-through coffee shops - 2/17/2008

Men's shop closing - 2/10/2008

New Chick- fil-A coming - 2/3/2008

Pizza chain seeks local franchisees - 1/27/2008

Frank's to open shop in Salem - 1/13/2008

New antique shop to open - 12/30/2007

Claire V. becomes full-time boutique - 12/9/2007

Stores expand their online shopping services - 11/25/2007

Orange Dog has new owner, menu - 11/11/2007

Branch & Associates has new office - 11/4/2007

New outdoors stores are coming - 9/30/2007

Advance Auto launches Campus Car Care program - 9/16/2007

Mother and daughter to open shops side by side - 9/9/2007

Phantastic Burger to open - 8/26/2007

Retail roundup: Parlor Days seeks renter - 8/12/2007

Plans are shaping up for a fitness club for children - 7/29/2007

What's next for the District at Valley View? - 7/22/2007

Cheesecake sales a treat for Anthony's - 7/8/2007

Towers looking for big retailer - 6/24/2007

Store may get a face-lift - 5/20/2007

It's a (small) dog's life - 5/6/2007

Eatery to fill Grandin vacancy - 4/1/2007

A new Barnes & Noble, Panera coming - 3/18/2007

Owner closes Sole Mate shops - 3/4/2007

ShopFoodEx.com lowers its grocery delivery price - 1/21/2007

Capt'N Paul's has new name - 1/7/2007

Store hours a gift for last-minute Christmas shoppers - 12/24/2006

Merchants are settling into West Village - 12/10/2006

Roanoke store can raise a Ruckus - 11/12/2006

Costume sales are a treat for shop - 10/29/2006

Sonic to open a new restaurant in Roanoke - 10/1/2006

Chick-fil-A to open spot at Va. Western - 8/20/2006

Roanoke furniture companies are on the move - 8/6/2006

Staples sets time to move to new digs - 7/21/2006

Little Bit Hippy has a new shop - 7/9/2006

Prepay to use Sheetz pumps - 6/25/2006

Staples might be moving into Tanglewood Mall - 6/17/2006

Bruster's to open new shop - 6/11/2006

Western Sizzlin shakes things up - 5/16/2006

Heavenly Ham owners buy Capt'N Paul's Seafood - 5/14/2006

New owner takes over at West Salem Plaza - 5/13/2006

Mall owner may receive incentives for District - 5/13/2006

Couple to retire from restaurant - 4/30/2006

Big-name books, bread at Valley View - 4/22/2006

North Roanoke County is getting 2 new retailers - 4/16/2006

An inside look at outdoor malls - 4/9/2006

Specialty shop Florabella opens in downtown Roanoke - 3/19/2006

Abuelo's restaurant to open this fall in Roanoke - 3/5/2006

Mexican eatery planned for mall - 2/25/2006

Cafe chain to replace Mac & Maggie's Panera Bread is coming to town - 2/23/2006

Manager of mall to retire in Dec. - 2/22/2006

Hamrick's to open in March - 2/19/2006

Italian eatery may be headed for Roanoke - 2/18/2006

Valley View site for mall makeover - 2/15/2006

Walgreens delayed - 2/14/2006