Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Major Convenience Store Chain Plans Mass Closures: Here’s What It Could Mean For VA
The move follows several years in which the chain has closed more stores than it has opened.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
VA Store Closings
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Devastating Flood Forces Del Ray Record Store To Move
Crooked Beat Records in Del Ray will be closing its doors and looking for a new location after flooding damaged the business.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Popular Fashion Apparel Chain For Teens To Shut 25 Stores: What That Means For VA
The clothing company reported an increase in net sales year-over-year, despite the news of expected closures. Here's what it means for VA.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Newest Buc-ee's + Beloved Eatery Returns + Most Envied Shopping Sites: VA Business
The latest business news in Virginia includes tobacco shop raids, plans for another Buc-ee's, frozen food recall and Easter brunch spots.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
These VA Stores Among More Than 1,400 In US Expected To Close In 2026
Retail, grocery and restaurant chains are closing hundreds of locations in 2026 to shed underperforming stores. What does it mean in VA?
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
More Layoffs Hit VA As Federal Job Numbers Fall
VA has seen more than 2,200 layoffs announced in 2026, with 410 in February. The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, federal officials say.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Best DMV Eateries + NoVA Chef On Reality Show + Trader Joe's Recall: VA Business
Top VA business stories include a NoVA chef on reality TV, a $250K lottery win, a grocery recall, best hospitals and top DMV dining spots.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Bankrupt National Retailer With Multiple VA Locations To Close Stores
A well-known national retailer is seeking to market the leases of its Virginia stores after it declared bankruptcy.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Major Luxury Department Store Chain To Shutter 2nd VA Location
The company said it plans to shutter 15 locations, just weeks after it announced the closing of nine other stores.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
VA Grocery Chain Planning Dozens Of Store Closures
The grocer on Wednesday said it plans to close 36 underperforming stores over the next year as part of an "optimization plan."
Megan VerHelst and Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
National Restaurant Chain With 17 VA Locations Downsizing
A burger chain with 17 Virginia sites are considering closing eateries and has introduced a new menu to try to solve its financial woes.
Amanda Lumpkin and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Chef Named Grill Master + Restaurant Closings + Wholesale Club Shoplifters: VA Business
NoVA chef wins Food Network competition, bookstore reopens, French fashion shop comes to mall and 45 eateries ready for restaurant week.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Major Pizza Chain Closing 300 Locations: What To Know In VA
The chain said it also plans to lay off 7 percent of its corporate workforce as it aims to turn around declining sales. See VA impacts.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
National Fast Food Chain With Hundreds Of VA Locations Dramatically Downsizing
A fast food giant with VA sites that closed a slew of restaurants in 2024 is about to close hundreds more, the eatery recently announced.
Amanda Lumpkin and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Rosslyn Neighborhood Hangout To Close After 30 Years
Rosslyn's Rhodeside Grill will be closing its doors after 30 years on Wilson Boulevard.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Mass Layoffs + Restaurant Week Deals + Mall Staple Closing: VA Business
Business news in Virginia includes restaurant week deals in two communities, a vote by baristas to unionize and layoffs amid store closings.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Historic Retailer To Close VA Store In 2026
A historic retailer said it is closing additional locations across the country, including a store in a Northern Virginia mall.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Major Luxury Discount Retailer To Close VA Store
A retailer said it is closing additional locations across the country, including a VA store, after filing for bankruptcy last month.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Restaurant Chain To Close Or Rebrand 2 VA Locations
A restaurant chain inspired by Caribbean flavors will close or rebrand all 28 of its locations across the U.S., including in Virginia.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Mass Layoffs Loom At 7 VA Companies, Hundreds Of Jobs Hit By Amazon Fresh Closings
Several companies will soon lay off more than 1,750 Virginia workers, according to the latest state WARN report.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|News|
National Restaurant Chain With VA Eateries Closing Hundreds Of Locations
A well-known restaurant chain, with 106 Virginia locations, will soon shutter hundreds of sites nationwide.
Amanda Lumpkin and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
VA Store Closures Loom As Iconic Clothing Brand Operator Expected To File For Bankruptcy
The brand started as a sports store in Seattle in 1920.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Grocery Store Closings + $1M Raffle Win + Political Ice Trays: VA Business
VA's business headlines include a grocery chain closing all stores, a $1 million raffle winner, top chefs and where to watch the Super Bowl.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Amazon Fresh Closing VA Stores, Some Could Become Whole Foods Markets
Amazon said Tuesday it is closing its Fresh and cashierless Go stores in Virginia and nationwide.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Fairfax, VA|News|
National Retailer To Close All VA Locations: Reports
A clothing retailer with a presence in 45 states is reportedly planning to shutter all its locations and liquidate its inventory.
Amanda Lumpkin and Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
New Grocery Chain In State + Restaurant Week Deals + Hate Crime At Store: VA Business
Several Northern Virginian communities are offering meal deals for restaurant week. Plus a new grocery chain is coming, and candle-making.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Coffee Shops Closing + Buc-ee's Delayed + New Meals Tax + $1.6M Game Show Win: VA Business
Plans for a 2nd Buc-ee's are delayed, DMV coffee chain files for bankruptcy. Plus winter restaurant week, Slime Museum and a new meals tax.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Major Retailer To Shutter 10 Virginia Locations
In a December filing, the company said it had already closed 590 stores in fiscal year 2024.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
These 10 Coffee Shops To Close As DMV Chain Files For Bankruptcy
Three Northern Virginia coffee shops are among the locations Compass Coffee plans to shutter in the DMV, along with 6 in DC and one in MD.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
Multiple VA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List
Hundreds of big-name retail stores have announced plans to close locations in the U.S. in 2026. Here's what the Virginia impact could be.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Across Virginia|News|
These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In VA In 2025
Throughout the year, several retailers and chains announced plans to close or potentially close Virginia locations. See the full list.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Bakers Crust Artisan Kitchen To Close Ashburn Location
The closing Ashburn location is Bakers Crust Artisan Kitchen's only one in Northern Virginia.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Mystic Bar & Grill To Close In Old Town Alexandria
Mystic Bar & Grill, which has been open since 2024, announced its upcoming closure as the owners said operations became unsustainable.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Toastique, Chocolate Expansions + Holiday Shop Stocked + Grocery Donates Turkeys: VA Business
VA business news includes 2 banks close; Toastique and chocolate shops expand; New View gears up for the holidays; largest ice rink opens.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
Banking Giant To Shut Down 2 NoVA Branches: What To Know
One of the East Coast's largest banks is shutting down four locations in the DMV, including two in Northern Virginia and one in D.C.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
National Retailer With 20 VA Locations Closing 150 Stores
In addition to closing more than 100 stores nationwide, the company is eliminating hundreds of jobs.
Megan VerHelst and Eric Heyl, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Paper Bag Fee + Best Restaurants + Food Truck Digs In + Store Closings: VA Business
Business news included VA stores that closed in 2025, holiday hiring, winery opens, a food truck goes brick and mortar, celebrity chef menu.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|News|
These Beloved Retailers Permanently Closed In VA In 2025
Holiday shopping is almost here, but several retailers and chains have closed over the past year in Virginia.
Megan VerHelst and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Garden Center In Prince William County Sold To Data Center Developer: Report
Supervisors renewed the call to remove the data center overlay district as a garden center was sold to a data center developer.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
2 New Grocery Stores + Top Restaurant Picks + New Nonstop Flight: VA Business
Business news includes a food critic's final best dining list, a Bollywood bash supporting the arts, and new nonstop flights overseas.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
