Retail
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Whole Foods Eyes New Store in Fishtown, and the Small-Format Concept Could Change the Neighborhood
A Whole Foods Market could soon open along Frankford Avenue, marking the first time a major national grocery chain has planted a flag in one of Philadelphia’s most rapidly evolving neighborhoods, write Emma Dooling and Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The format of the store may be as telling as the location itself.…
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What Should Replace Oxford Valley Mall? More Than 80 Bucks County Residents Weighed In
If Bucks County residents had their way, Oxford Valley Mall would become part restaurant district, part entertainment hub, part town center, and in at least one memorable case, part brothel. It is a wish list that says something real about where this community is, and where it thinks the mall should go. The backdrop matters.…
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Eagles Players Dominate NFLPA Merchandise Rankings for 2025-26 Season
Philadelphia Eagles players Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, and Cooper DeJean all cracked the NFL Players Association’s latest year-end merchandise rankings, reports Conor Smith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barkley finished as the league’s third best-selling player overall, while Hurts ranked seventh. The list tracks sales of officially licensed player products purchased between March 2025 and February 2026, like jerseys,…
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Why Polestar Philadelphia Is Outgrowing Its King of Prussia Showroom
Polestar Philadelphia is on the hunt for a new home, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The search says something about where both the brand and its King of Prussia neighborhood are headed. The electric vehicle brand, operated locally by Long Motor Co., is actively scouting sites in the region after outgrowing its…
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Paul Beale’s Flowers in West Oak Lane Has Been a Philadelphia Family Legacy for 55 Years
In Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood, a flower shop has been quietly marking life’s most important moments for 55 years, and it’s still very much a family affair. Paul Beale’s Flowers was founded on May 1, 1971, by Paul Beale Sr. and his wife, Altermese. Before opening the shop, Paul had spent 15 years managing Stein’s Florist in Philadelphia,…
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The Rise and Fall of Philadelphia’s Great Department Stores
There was a time when going downtown in Philadelphia meant something special. Long before online shopping and suburban malls transformed American retail, Market Street was the center of Philadelphia’s social and commercial universe. Families packed onto trolleys and trains headed for Center City, where towering department stores stretched for blocks. During the holidays, sidewalks filled…
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A New Era Begins: Plymouth Meeting Mall Is Being Reborn as a Town Center
For nearly 60 years, the Plymouth Meeting Mall has been one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable landmarks. Now, after decades of watching foot traffic thin and storefronts empty, the property readies for the most dramatic reinvention in its history. From Retail Icon to Ghost of Its Former Self The Plymouth Meeting Mall was the third…
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From Textile Hub to Vintage Row: How Philadelphia’s Fabric Row Is Redefining South 4th Street
Philadelphia’s historic Fabric Row is in the middle of a transformation, as longtime textile merchants and newer independent business owners work to redefine the South 4th Street corridor for a new generation, according to Sara Radin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Once anchored by family-run textile shops rooted in the neighborhood’s Jewish immigrant heritage, the corridor…
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Which Wawa Coffee Has the Most Caffeine? The Answer May Surprise You
Wawa customers choose their coffee for all kinds of reasons. Some want the smooth taste of Cold Brew. Others prefer a handcrafted latte or a flavored iced coffee. But if your goal is simple – getting the most caffeine for the least money – the answer depends on whether you’re optimizing for total caffeine or…
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than four decades of service at the corner of Route 73 and Brick Road, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa described the decision as the result of a…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Is Staging a Dramatic Comeback in Montco Through a Bold New Partnership
Retail rarely gets second acts, but Bed Bath & Beyond might just be the exception, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home goods store is returning to physical retail in the region, and Montgomery County is once again part of the story. The beloved chain, which filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and shuttered…
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Wawa Shelves Shelfless, All-Digital Store at Drexel University
Wawa has made a “business decision” to close a shelfless, all-digital store at Drexel University, 3300 Market Street in Philadelphia, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The Wawa store in University City was an experiment in virtual shopping. It opened in September 2018 on the ground floor of a parking garage owned by Drexel University. In…
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Wawa Ranked in Top 30 on Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Largest Family Businesses
Wawa has secured its spot among the most powerful family-owned companies in the country, and for anyone who has ever made a late-night hoagie run or grabbed a coffee on the way to work, it probably comes as no surprise. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain landed at No. 26 on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Largest…
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10 Peddler’s Village Stores People Can’t Stop Talking About
Peddler’s Village has long been one of Bucks County’s most recognizable destinations, but the Village increasingly feels less like a traditional shopping center and more like a discovery experience. Visitors are not simply shopping. They are exploring. Browsing. Sampling. Looking for stores and experiences they cannot easily find online or replicate at a mall. That…
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Global RV Manufacturer to Shut Down Limerick Facility, Impacting 89 Workers
A global manufacturer tied to the recreational vehicle and outdoor living industries is preparing to exit Montco, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Dometic announced plans to shut down its facility on Lewis Road in Limerick. The move will impact 89 employees and leave a sizable industrial property along the Route 422 corridor…
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Amazon Now Launches in Philadelphia: Get Thousands of Items Delivered in 30 Minutes or Less
Amazon is dramatically expanding its ultrafast delivery ambitions in Philadelphia with the launch of Amazon Now, a service promising delivery in 30 minutes or less for thousands of everyday items, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program, which launched in Philadelphia alongside Seattle as one of its first test markets, lets customers order…
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Philly Sports Retailers See Merchandise Sales Surge Amid Sixers, Flyers Playoff Runs
With the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers both in the midst of their respective second round playoff series, local retailers are seeing a boom in sales, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lloyd Sixsmith Sporting Goods owner Ed Smith said sales at his Northeast Philadelphia store increased 20 percent in the past week.…
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New York Times Names Rittenhouse Square Boutique as One of the 50 Best Clothing Stores in America
For more than a quarter century, Joan Shepp has had a tradition of standing out among a number of other clothing retailers. That’s why The New York Times named the family-owned retail store in Rittenhouse Square among the 50 clothing stores in America, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. The publication praised Joan Shepp for staying…
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