For the nearly 2,000 people that rallied around Norm's Beer and Wine store on Facebook when it seemed the shop was headed for a shutdown, and the many more who ventured to the store to sign petitions, Friday was a small victory.

Fresh Market, a grocery store chain that will open in the same shopping center as the local shop on Branch Avenue, had originally put a non-compete clause in its lease, which would have forced Norm's to find another location. But the company released a statement Friday saying it would work with owner Norm Yow to try to keep his store in its existing location.

"We're very excited to be coming to Vienna and to be bringing our unique shopping experience to the community.  Being responsible and active participants in the community is what The Fresh Market does and is an important part of who we are," the store said in a statement. "As we have learned more about the Vienna community it has become apparent that Norm's Beer & Wine is an integral part of the fabric of Vienna.  We will work with Norm so that he can continue to serve his patrons from his existing location.  We look forward to being neighbors with Norm's Beer & Wine and together serving the residents of Vienna for many years to come."

Yow said he is grateful for the support he's received from customers over the past few weeks.

"On behalf of my family and co-workers, I want to thank everyone for their overwhelming efforts and support," he said on Friday afternoon via Facebook. "Positive steps are underway with The Fresh Market and as a result continuation of the expressions of support and outreach to Fresh market are no longer productive or necessary."

Vienna Patch will continue to report this story as more updates become available.