Walmart captured about 20.1 percent of the Fredericksburg-area grocery market, while Giant placed second with 15.1 percent.
Walmart reigns as regional grocery leader
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When unwanted smoke threatened his business, BBQ entrepreneur didn’t stall payroll
Fire closed down Dickey’s Barbeque Pit but didn’t extinguish owner’s generosity.
Biz Beat Clips: Whittingham turns 30
On this week’s edition of Biz Beat Clips, Bob Whittingham talks about his store’s 30th anniversary.
Data center construction already underway in region
Data center campuses in Stafford and Spotsylvania counties are believed to be the first two with shovels in ground across the Fredericksburg region.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 16
City gets updated bond rating from Moody’s, UMW gets a new CFO.
Company establishes Caroline County distribution center
A global manufacturer and distributor of natural-stone products recently made a $10 million investment in Caroline County.
Local housing prices continue to rise in September
Check out the homes that sold for more than $1 million in the region last month — and those currently listed for $1M-plus.
Engineering firm hopes to grow legacy in downtown FXBG
A fast-growing civil engineering firm recently purchased a building in downtown Fredericksburg that is now the company’s headquarters.
Biz Beat Briefs, Oct. 9
“Biz Beat Briefs” will run every Wednesday morning and will include a roundup of business news items from around the Fredericksburg region.
Fredericksburg auto dealer buys land for expansion
The owner of the Volvo and Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Fredericksburg has purchased an adjacent parcel that allows for future growth.
Dave’s Hot Chicken coming to Fredericksburg’s Central Park
A spicy chicken restaurant with locations across the U.S. is coming to Fredericksburg’s Central Park shopping center.
Not just Kalahari: Thornburg abuzz with commercial activity
In addition to the $900 million waterpark and resort, a commercial center and road improvements are in the works.
Fredericksburg region’s third Publix expected to open in December
The Fredericksburg area’s third Publix grocery store is expected to open in late 2024.
Stafford’s Centreport Parkway experiencing wide-scale growth
Stafford County’s Centreport Parkway has seen significant commercial growth over the past few years, with numerous large distribution centers, offices and warehouses now dotting the landscape throughout the corridor and more in the works.
Atlantic Union Bank remains market leader in Fredericksburg region
Atlantic Union Bank has the largest market share of all banks in the Fredericksburg region, with 28.9 percent.
Restaurateur buys Fredericksburg Square property
The historic downtown Fredericksburg Square property has a new owner.
YMMAS to dish out a local take on Windy City speciality
Chicago deep-dish hits the ‘Burg Oct. 2 when Sammy T’s owner Jeff Small opens YMMAS Pizza.
‘Knock it off’: Caroline residents dismayed over attempts to expand PIRT for data centers
After disagreement over presentation, supervisors voted unanimously to delay amending comprehensive plan to expand technology district in Carmel Church.
National military parks tourism contributes $81.6 million to local economy
A new report shows 845,000 visitors to Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania NMP in 2023.
Young entrepreneurs get down to business at Children’s Market
Special market held in Hurkamp Park highlights creative spirit of children, teens.
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