Retail
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WSJ: Nuuly Steals Spotlight in Online Clothing Rental From Original Pioneer
Nuuly, a unit of Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters, has stolen the show from Rent the Runway, the online clothing rental pioneer, writes Meg Tanaka for The Wall Street Journal. While Rent the Runway was first to introduce clothing rentals to young consumers, it is Nuuly that is making the concept work. Renting clothes is a complex…
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Manayunk Retail Shop Braces for Likely Business Boom Amid New Taylor Swift Album Announcement
At Minor Details, a retail shop in Manayunk, Taylor Swift-related merchandise is a staple and with news that a new album is on the way, there is an air of excitement, write Nikki DeMentri and Adam Fox for CBS News Philadelphia. As more details get released about Swift’s new album, which she revealed is titled,…
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Wawa’s New Travel Center In North Carolina Set To Be Largest Format Facility To Date
Wawa will open its first-ever travel center in Hope Mills, North Carolina, making it the Delaware County company’s largest format facility to date, according to a staff report from the Charlotte Stories. The 8,000-square-foot complex at 630 Chicken Foot Road will open on Aug. 28. Wawa’s new prototype will serve both professional drivers and everyday…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Celebration of Black Voices and History
The Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale is a hub for Black culture and community, celebrating Black voices, history, and resilience, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Since being founded by Shaykh Anwar Muhammad in 2017, the shop has expanded significantly, now occupying four times more space than when it started. It is a gathering…
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New Cafe in Kensington is Like a ‘Living Room for the Neighborhood’
Kensington is home to a new cafe, BUBS, that its owner hopes will also serve as a notable community space for the neighborhood, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. BUBS is short for ‘B* under Berks Station.’ Owner Simon Joseph moved to Philadelphia in 2009 and commutes through Berks Station. “Bringing people together…
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IKEA and Best Buy Join Forces with Innovative Store-in-Store Partnership
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, and Best Buy have launched a first-of-its-kind in-store partnership, according to Best Buy. The partnership will blend high-tech appliances with smart, stylish home furnishings, all in one seamless shopping experience, While the pilot is starting in 10 stores across Florida and Texas, the concept sets the stage for expansion. The new…
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MSC Launches Marketing Push for Reimagined Retail Space in Wanamaker Building
MSC has begun its marketing effort to promote 300,000 square feet of reimagined retail space within the historic Wanamaker Building to prospective tenants, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Macy’s vacated the first three levels of the building earlier this year, which was a major setback to the struggling Market East commercial corridor.…
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Wawa Employees Weigh in: This Is the Worst Stuff Customers Do
Wawa workers are underappreciated, dealing with thousands of Wawa customers, keeping it all humming 24/7, writes Chris Coleman for We Are New Jersey. Every once in a while, a customer may do something annoying. Hard to believe, but true. Some people, apparently, have no problem walking behind a counter to look for something instead of…
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Philadelphia’s Steven Singer Jewelers is Opening a New Location in Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers is opening a new location in Newtown, bringing their jewelry selection and quality service to Bucks County, writes Andrea Miller for I Hate Steven Singer. The new store will be in The Village at Newtown, in the space next to The Capital Grille. The company announced that it was excited to…
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Amazon Fresh Sets Mid-August Date for Long-Awaited Northern Liberties Store
Amazon Fresh, which announced plans to open a new Northern Liberties location nearly five years ago, has finally set a date for its new store, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The new store at the corner of 6th and Spring Garden streets is set to celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, August 14. This will…
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Why King of Prussia Is Still a Top U.S. Mall in 2025
In a retail climate where many malls have shuttered or stagnated, the King of Prussia Mall is bucking the trend and redefining what a mall can be, writes Gabriela Barkho for Modern Retail. As one of the most visited and expansive retail destinations in the country, the Montco mainstay continues to evolve through strategic investment,…
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It’s Lucky No. 7 as Wawa Continues to Expand in Central PA
The 7th Central Pennsylvania Wawa store will open later this month as it continues to expand into Sheetz territory and beyond, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. The doors will open at 8 AM on Feb. 27 on a new Wawa at 1007 Baltimore Street in Hanover, York County. A ribbon cutting takes place at…
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Meet the Latest Businesses to Join the Quakertown Farmers Market
Richland Township’s Quakertown Farmers Market has welcomed several new vendors throughout this year, each with their own unique offerings, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. Under Four LLC is a new party supply store that just opened at the end of June. Gift bags, party favors, greeting cards, stickers, party cups and plates, and gift tags…
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New York-based Levain Bakery Plans To Open First Philadelphia Store in Center City
Levain Bakery, the popular New York bakery brand wants to enter the Philadelphia market and is planning to open its first Philly location in Rittenhouse Square, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan includes setting up shop at the ground-floor level of 1516-1518 Walnut Street, which has long been vacant. Levain Bakery…
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Here’s What to Expect When Netflix House Opens in King of Prussia
Streaming fans now know more about what to expect from the Netflix House coming to King of Prussia, writes Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. The 100,000-square-foot venue will transform the former Lord & Taylor space into a fully immersive fan experience, and it will be more than just a photo op. It will combine…
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As One New Hope Business Closes, Several More Preparing to Open
While The Landing, a popular bar and restaurant along the river, closed its doors for good in New Hope this year, several new businesses have already opened, and others are getting ready to open, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Lawrenceville-based Nosh Empanadas recently opened its doors, offering its “signature homemade empanadas, bold flavors, and…
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New Vintage Clothing Store Coming to Old City in August
Snail, a new vintage clothing store, is opening in Old City on August 1, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. It will feature a variety of styles and sizes on its racks, with the primary focus based on classic Americana, including jeans, leather goods, T-shirts, and crewneck sweatshirts. The store is the realization of a lifelong…
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Two New Trader Joe’s Locations “Coming Soon” to Berwyn and Exton
Chester County residents can expect two new Trader Joe’s locations in both Berwyn and Exton in the coming months, writes Michael Bartiromo for PHL17. The new Berwyn location is planned for 550 Lancaster Avenue, and the Exton location for 125 West Lincoln Highway. Trader Joe’s currently has thirty new locations listed as “opening soon.” The…
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