Jim Ukrop, grocery chain leader and Richmond civic booster, dies at 89 — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jim-ukrop-grocery-chain-leader-and-richmond-civic-booster-dies-at-89Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. Jim Ukrop, Richmond grocery chain leader and civic booster, dies at 89https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jim-ukrop-grocery-chain-leader-and-richmond-civic-booster-dies-at-89https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/jim-ukrop-grocery-chain-leader-and-richmond-civic-booster-dies-at-89#u87302Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:13:59 +0000Jim Ukrop, former CEO of Ukrop's Supermarkets, has died at 89. He helped grow his family's grocery store chain into a Richmond institution and made significant contributions to philanthropy, banking, venture capital, and civic development. Ukrop's legacy is being remembered by Richmonders and praised by city officials.Why it mattersUkrop's Supermarkets is a beloved Richmond institution. Jim Ukrop's impact extends beyond his business success to his philanthropic efforts and civic leadership. His contributions to Richmond's development have been significant.What is