https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jim-ukrop-former-ceo-of-ukrop-s-supermarkets-and-richmond-civic-leader-dead-at-89Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jim-ukrop-former-ceo-of-ukrop-s-supermarkets-and-richmond-civic-leader-dead-at-89https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jim-ukrop-former-ceo-of-ukrop-s-supermarkets-and-richmond-civic-leader-dead-at-89#u93627Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:45:15 +0000Jim Ukrop, the former CEO of Ukrop's Supermarkets and a prominent Richmond civic leader, has died at 89. He helped grow his family's grocery business into a Richmond institution and extended his influence into banking, investing, and philanthropy. Ukrop's legacy is being remembered by city officials and business leaders.Why it mattersUkrop's Supermarkets was a staple of the Richmond community for decades. Jim Ukrop's leadership and philanthropic efforts had a significant impact on the city. His death has sparked tributes from local officials and business leaders.What i