Retail
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West Whiteland Township Planning Commission Concerned Over Exton Square Mall Redevelopment Project
The West Whiteland Township Planning Commission is still not ready to advance the Exton Square Mall redevelopment project over traffic and open space concerns, writes Noah Zucker for BISNOW. Abrams Realty & Development had previously amended its master plan for the ailing shopping center, but Tuesday’s meeting indicated the changes were insufficient. The meeting ended…
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Mitchell & Ness Displays Renewed Commitment to Philadelphia With Major Announcements
For Mitchell & Ness, 2025 is a year of new beginnings as the vintage sports apparel company has made three major announcements, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has announced that it will be moving to a larger location in Center City, more specifically at the 16,000 square-foot retail space on Walnut…
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Pearl Properties Acquires Two Rittenhouse Retail Buildings for $10.75M, Plans Additional Purchases
Pearl Properties has acquired two Walnut Street buildings for a total of $10.75 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The acquisition strengthens the prominent Philadelphia developer’s position in Rittenhouse Square. Pearl purchased the two-story building at 1636 Walnut Street, home to a Chase Bank branch, from Toronto-based Castlepoint Numa for $6.4 million.…
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QVC Launches Biggest-Ever ‘Christmas in July’ Event with Star-Studded Lineup
QVC is back this month with their annual Christmas in July event, writes staff for Home Page News. Now in its 38th year, this Christmas in July is the biggest it’s ever been, featuring celebrities like Elton John, Kathy Hilton, Kim Gravel, and Babs Costello. Throughout the entire month of July, QVC will be celebrating…
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New Convenience Store Brings Easy Shopping to Downtown Doylestown
Doylestown recently welcomed a new Sparta convenience store, located close to the Justice Center and the county administration building, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The store is located at 22 North Main Street in the former Playa Bowls space next to the new Snarky Tea House. It offers a wide selection of convenience store…
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Philadelphia Phillies Team Up With Aviator Nation for Vintage Apparel Line
The Philadelphia Phillies have partnered with California lifestyle brand Aviator Nation on a cobranded collection of retro-style apparel that is set to launch later this month, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hoodies, sweatpants, and T-shirts from the limited-edition Aviator Nation x Philadelphia Phillies collection will debut July 21 and 22 at an…
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David’s Bridal CEO Lives Frugally … and Wears a Rolex
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook is putting her signature spin on a legacy brand, writes Emma Burleigh for Fortune. Cook stepped into her new role in April, bringing decades of experience turning underdog brands into category leaders. Her résumé is a tour of American business: logistics at Continental Airlines, CRM at Waste…
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Wawa Promotes New Credit Card as Its Latest Customer Perk
The Wawa Mastercard is now a thing. The Delaware County convenience store chain announced it is teaming up with the First National Bank of Omaha on a credit card that will generate savings and everyday rewards for customers. Cardholders will be able to save on fuel costs, earn points toward purchases, and enjoy exclusive Wawa…
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Buc-ees Teases Move to Pennsylvania as It Expands to Virginia
Buc-ee’s is inching its way toward Pennsylvania as it opens its most northern store yet in Virginia, even teasing Pennsylvania travelers of an impending store opening here with billboards, writes Damon C. Williams for USA Today Network, as published in Yahoo! news. Similar to Wawa, the Texas-based gas station/convenience superstore has a cult following in…
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Woodland Avenue’s Longest-Standing Business Closing After Five Decades As Beloved Owner Retires
Smiles Linens in Southwest Philadelphia is closing its doors for good after five decades as owner Bruce Zeiger, known as the “Salvador Dalí” of Woodland Avenue, retires, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Smiles Linens is the longest-standing business on Woodland Avenue’s retail strip. Inside, it still has a corded 1970s telephone, functioning fax…
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Newtown Locals Eager for Wawa’s Coffee, Hoagies and Opening Day
Newtown’s very first Wawa location is causing a stir on social media as locals eagerly wait for an announcement about the official date of the grand opening, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The 5,500-square-foot location on the Newtown Bypass and Lower Silver Lake Road will feature a gas station and convenience store. Prior to…
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King of Prussia-Based David’s Bridal Turns to AI to Reinvent Weddings
David’s Bridal is turning to artificial intelligence in an ambitious bid to reinvent wedding planning, writes James Thomason for Venture Beat. At a newly opened concept store in Florida, brides are greeted not only by dresses but by Pearl Planner, a high-tech AI platform that curates vision boards, generates personalized timelines, and recommends vendors based…
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Attention All Shoppers! A New Supermarket Opened in Fairless Hills
Fairless Hills finally saw the official opening of the Grocery Outlet on June 26, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8 AM marked the first day of the new store located on Lincoln Highway. The discount grocery store offers a variety of name-brand and quality products, with locations…
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Owner of This University City Boutique Offers Customers Vintage and Retro Clothing With a Twist
Manzanita, the University City boutique that offers vintage clothing and more for customers and entrepreneurs alike, is the brainchild of entrepreneur Dorit Avganim, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Aside from the retro clothing and home goods, Avganim is also dedicated to helping out the community. She is planning to launch Coming Soon, Manzanita’s new…
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Philadelphia-Based Insomnia Cookies Eyes Five-Fold Nationwide Growth Within Next Decade
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie and dessert brand, was founded in 2003. When founder Seth Berkowitz first started the company inside his University of Pennsylvania dorm room, he thought he’d be able to expand to 100 college locations across the country. Fast forward to more than two decades later, and Berkowitz is looking to expand…
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See Why Wawa Felt It Needed to Sue This New Jersey City
An amended municipal law in the city of Garfield, New Jersey has prompted a Wawa lawsuit over how it does business in the town, writes Rebecca Heath for NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, as reported in silive.com. Garfield has a law that prevents Wawa from operating 24 hours a day. Wawa opened in Garfield in…
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IKEA Plans to Expand Philadelphia Area Footprint with New Store Formats
IKEA, with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint with new format stores, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The popular Swedish retailer is experiencing an unprecedented growth spurt with two types of new stores: smaller locations from 50,000 to 100,000 square feet and plan and order…
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Rodon Group in Hatfield Sees Major Gains from Trump Tariffs
The Rodon Group, a plastic injection molding company in Hatfield and one of the few U.S. toy manufacturers, is seeing major gains thanks to President Trump’s tariffs, write Nancy Chen, Joe Enoch, and Julia Doyle for CBS News Philadelphia. Every year, the plant produces billions of plastic parts, including window parts, beverage caps, and K’nex…
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