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Retail is Alive and Well in Richmond

There are many successful businesses that make up an established and expanding retail industry in Richmond. The Hilltop Mall, which includes JCPenney, Macy’s, Sears, and other well-known chains; the Hilltop Auto Mall, featuring Ford, Honda, and Toyota dealerships among others; and the Hilltop Plaza, comprising Barnes & Noble, Circuit City, Ross, and a 16-screen Century Theatre Multiplex, are all located in the Richmond Hilltop area.

From chains like PetSmart and Circuit City to big-box retailers like Costco and proprietor-owned businesses large and small, Richmond hosts a variety of retail activity, which should continue and thrive as Richmond’s population grows. In addition to the Richmond Hilltop area, Marina Bay, Point Richmond, Brickyard Cove, and Macdonald Avenue are also attracting increased interest from retail and mixed-use developers.

A prominent example of this trend is the revitalization effort along Macdonald Avenue. Community and Economic Development Agency staff, City planners, and developers are establishing a new “Main Street” along Macdonald Avenue, which will accommodate shops, cafés and restaurants, and residential spaces, bringing new vitality to the area and offering attractive opportunities for businesses. Nearby, the Macdonald 80 Shopping Center will be anchored by a new 140,000-square-foot Target on the site of a former Montgomery Wards.

“Why Ground Round chose Richmond”
We’ve been in the restaurant business for about 20 years, with family dining locations in the Richmond area. When we decided to expand our business by purchasing a Ground Round Restaurant franchise, we chose Richmond Hilltop for our first location. Ground Round is an East Coast company that has locations in 19 states, and we have the first and only California restaurant—in Richmond!

Richmond Hilltop is experiencing exciting residential and business growth and we knew we wanted to be a part of it. We’ve been successfully operating there since July 2004 and look forward to continued success!

“Why Macy’s-Hilltop chose Richmond”

In 2006, Macy’s–Hilltop Mall Store celebrated its 30th year in the City of Richmond! This achievement speaks to Macy’s continued success in Richmond over the years. Macy’s–Hilltop Mall serves a number of cities located in the West Contra Costa County area.

We are especially pleased with the residential growth in the area and along the Richmond Parkway. Macy’s is strategically located near many restaurants, and businesses specializing in technology, automobile sales and personal services. Macy’s–Hilltop Mall is proud to be part of Richmond’s Hilltop and Richmond Parkway residential and business communities! Visit Hilltop Mall.

A sampling of retail business in Richmond. Check often for new listings!
Macdonald Avenue Corridor
  • Beauty Supply Warehouse
  • FoodCo Supermarket
  • Furniture Liquidation
  • Golden Palace Chinese Restaurant
  • Joanne's Boutique
  • Nino Quality Motors
  • Safeway
  • Target Store - Coming Soon!
Marina Bay/Harbor
  • Amini's By the Bay
  • Black Point "Telecommunications"
  • Firstenberg Machinery Company, Inc.
  • Keefe Kaplan Maritime, Inc.
  • Salute's Restaurant
  • Long's Drug Store
Southern Gateway
    • American Soil Products
    • Clothing Broker
    • Costco Wholesale
    • Daimo Chinese Restaurant
    • Pacific East Mall
Pt. Richmond/
Brickyard Cove
  • Green Valley Plant Rental
  • Hotel Mac Hotel and Restaurant
  • Jim Dewitt Studio
  • Kate Bee Indonesian Home Decor
  • Su Zhou Chinese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
Hilltop/
Richmond Parkway
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Beck Electric Supply
  • Chevy's Fresh Mex Restaurant
  • Circuit City
  • Hilltop Auto Mall
  • J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
  • Sears Roebuck & Company
  • Taqueria Los Cerros
  • WalMart Store - Winter 2006!
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