King's Supermarket Reopened in Richmond

The grocery store has returned to Keswick Avenue after a fire forced it to close three years ago.

Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Openings & Closings

Well-stocked produce section in a grocery store with fresh apples and green vegetables in wooden crates under bright morning daylight. — King's Supermarket reopened in Richmond on September 26, 2026, restoring critical food access to the Southside community after a three-year closure. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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King's Supermarket held a grand reopening on September 26, 2026, marking its return to Richmond after being destroyed by a fire. The owner, John Jeong, rebuilt the facility to serve the Southside community once again.

Why it matters

The reopening provides essential grocery access to the Southside neighborhood, which has functioned as a food desert since the store was destroyed in 2023. Restoring the location addresses a significant gap in local food security.

King's Supermarket returns to the Southside community after a 3-year closure caused by a fire. The store previously served the area for 40 years before operations were halted in September 2023.

The players

John Jeong

John Jeong is the owner of King's Supermarket who led the effort to rebuild the store.

The details

Owner John Jeong rebuilt the supermarket on its original Keswick Avenue site with a new layout that now features a dedicated deli and expanded fresh produce sections. The return was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a community block party.

1986: John Jeong began operating in the community.
September 2023: The original store was destroyed by fire.
September 26, 2026: The store held its grand reopening.

Market Landscape

The reopening aligns with a growing movement to revitalize urban neighborhoods by eliminating identified food deserts. This investment helps secure the local retail footprint against broader trends of small grocer consolidation.

Residents of the Southside neighborhood now have direct access to fresh produce and deli items previously unavailable in the area. The return of the store simplifies grocery shopping for local families who faced limited options since the 2023 fire.

The takeaway

Supporting local grocers is often the most effective way to address persistent nutritional gaps in urban environments. Neighbors can utilize the new deli and produce departments to improve their regular access to fresh meal ingredients.