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CarMax names Barr as next CEO
Goochland County-based CarMax on Thursday named Keith Barr as its next president and CEO, who will take over the helm at the Fortune 500 used car retailer as it navigates a turnaround plan and lower demand.
Goochland supervisors OK $250K to fight lawsuit over potential data centers
Goochland County shifts $250K to hire outside counsel as it faces a lawsuit challenging a technology overlay district near Route 288.
Fortune 500 retailer CarMax lays off 230 employees, many in Virginia
Goochland County-based Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax has laid off approximately 230 employees, including 113 in the Richmond area.
Performance Food Group announces Jan. 1 CEO transition
Performance Food Group names Scott McPherson CEO effective Jan. 1, 2026, as George Holm transitions to executive chair.
Performance Food Group and US Foods terminate merger talks
Goochland County-based Fortune Global 500 company Performance Food Group and US Foods have scrapped discussions of a merger.
CarMax CEO out after nearly a decade
CarMax CEO Bill Nash is stepping down after nearly 10 years. David McCreight will serve as interim CEO starting Dec. 1.
Fortune 500 retailer CarMax lays off 350 employees
Goochland County-based Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax is laying off about 350 employees nationally, including 55 in Virginia.
Virginia’s Performance Food Group exploring merger with US Foods
Performance Food Group has entered into an agreement with US Foods to begin sharing information, hinting at a possible merger.
Eli Lilly to invest $5B in Goochland plant, creating 650 jobs
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co. plans to invest $5 billion in a manufacturing facility in Goochland County expected to create 650 permanent jobs.
AstraZeneca to locate pharma plant in Albemarle
AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly & Co. are planning to locate major manufacturing facilities in Albemarle and Goochland counties.
Amazon fulfillment center in Goochland to create 1,000+ jobs
Gov. Glenn Youngkin participated Wednesday in a ceremonial groundbreaking for Amazon.com's 3.1 million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center in Goochland County, which is expected to create more than 1,000 full-time and part-time jobs.
CarMax leaves Martin Agency, transfers ad account to L.A. firm
Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax, headquartered in Goochland County, has chosen a new creative agency of record, leaving Richmond-based marketing and ad firm The Martin Agency, which held the account since 2019. The nation’s largest used car retailer announced Wednesday it has appointed 72andSunny’s Los Angeles office as its creative AOR “following a competitive […]
