New owners revive old-fashioned neighborhood market in Fredericksburg | Local Business News
The store is a second job for Stanford and his wife. He’s a banker, and she’s a Realtor. They live in Stafford County, and purchased the business in December 2020. COVID-19 regulations prevented them from having a proper grand opening.
But with most restrictions lifted, the Stanfords are holding a grand opening June 26 at 10 a.m., a bit of an ironic moment for a store that dates back to 1914.
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Stanford explained that while he and his wife had operated retail clothing stores in the area, they weren’t prepared for everything they would need to know. The shop sells everything from lottery tickets to souse, and offers more than 100 different types of soft drinks.
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