Retail
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Wawa Travel Center Catering to Truck Drivers Opening in North Carolina
Wawa’s first travel center catering to truck traffic is opening during the second quarter of 2025 in Hope Mills, North Carolina, reports the staff for Truckers News. The new store is located in a suburb of Fayetteville, not far from Interstate 95. The 4,800-square-foot facility will have six diesel lanes and free overnight parking for…
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Iconic ‘Tawanka’ Statue at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem to Survive Redevelopment
The iconic statue of the bare-chested Lenni Lenape chief Tawanka inside Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem will survive the property’s redevelopment, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The bronze statue depicting the chief crouching down for a sip of water on top of a rock plateau was created by Philadelphia artist Henry Mitchell…
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Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy For Second Time, Will Close All Remaining Philadelphia Stores
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in under two years and just months after pulling through the first. As a result, the chain plans to close all remaining Philadelphia stores, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. According to CEO Matt Schroeder, there is a possibility that Rite Aid…
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Five Below Co-Founder, Executive Chairman Tom Vellios to Step Down in June
Five Below co-founder and executive chairman Tom Vellios will be stepping down for his executive role as part of the Philadelphia-based company’s continue leadership turnover, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After he steps down, effective June 12, Vellios will transition into an advisory role. He will be replaced by current board member…
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Owner of Workshop Underground Found Inspiration for His Latest Jewelry Line in AI
Workshop Underground owner Ben Luna drew inspiration from AI technology for his latest jewelry line, using ChatGPT to experiment with virtual design elements in his creative process, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. Luna, who also runs his Graduate Hospital jewelry boutique offering handmade engagement rings, wedding bands, and various other pieces, has created a…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Launches First Fanatics Collectibles Store with Formula 1 Flair
Bryn Mawr native Michael Rubin called on Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton to make the new Fanatics flagship store unforgettable, writes Trace William Cowen for Complex. Thousands of fans packed London’s Regent Street on Friday for the debut of the first-ever Fanatics Collectibles flagship store. The 9,000-square-foot shop is a new hub for trading card…
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Two Montgomery County Walmarts Set for Big Remodels
Two Montgomery County Walmarts are getting a fresh new look as part of a major national remodel effort, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The West Norriton location on South Trooper Road and the Pottstown store on Shoemaker Road are among 650 stores nationwide — and 26 in Pennsylvania — slated for updates, Walmart announced…
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Finesse Current Fashion Trends with Timeless Pieces of the Past At These Philly Vintage Shops
With vintage clothes and accessories rising in popularity, Philadelphia’s many vintage stores offer the perfect way to mix current fashion trends with timeless pieces of yesteryear, write Alex Tewfik and Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Moore Vintage Archive in Queen Village draws hobbyists from near and far with its curated collection, deeply rooted in fashion…
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Fusion Gym Project at Former Macy’s in Neshaminy Mall Canceled
A plan to transform the shuttered Macy’s at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem into a Fusion Gym has fallen through, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhury scrapped the plan after permitting hurdles. Instead, he opened another Fusion Gym in Warminster, marking his second location in Bucks County. “They…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Shines Spotlight on Everyday Family Milestones
With its U.S. headquarters right here in Conshohocken, IKEA is sharing the joy of baby’s first steps in a touching new campaign that highlights the role its furniture plays in those wobbly, unforgettable milestones. The campaign, titled Supporting First Steps, leans into the viral TikTok trend of “baby cruising”—where little ones pull themselves up on…
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Avondale’s Caputo & Guest Lowers Prices to Make Eating Well, Buying American Easier
Avondale-based Caputo & Guest, the nation’s leading grower of fresh exotic mushrooms, has lowered prices across its organic mushroom line, according to a staff report from The Produce News. The price cut is part of a strategic domestic production expansion aimed at reducing America’s reliance on imported mushrooms. With uncertainties on tariffs and supply chains,…
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Easter Candies and Treats May Be Pricier This Year, Skips Candy Corner Chocolatier Explains Why
Popular Easter candies and treats may have higher price tags this year, with environmental factors as the main culprits, according to a local chocolatier, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Kimberly Pietrak, owner of Skips Candy Corner in Peddler’s Village, is busy making chocolate rabbits, carrots, eggs, and dark chocolate–covered pretzels, ideal for Easter…
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Two More Wawa Philadelphia Stores Are Closing This Month
Even as Wawa expands, seemingly everywhere, two more of its Philadelphia stores are closing, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Northeast stores are within two miles of each other. A store at 6506 Frankford Ave. will close April 22, followed by a store at 6919 Castor Ave. on April 24. The newest…
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Beleaguered Franklin Mall at Bucks County Border Up for Sale
Franklin Mall, the beleaguered super mall at the border of Philadelphia and Bucks County, is on the market for a new buyer, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Once one of the East Coast’s biggest shopping destinations, the lightning bolt-shaped mall is a shell of its former mega-mall glory. Its value has…
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Wawa Tackles I-81 Virginia Corridor in Latest Store Expansion
Those who use I-81 to travel south into Virginia and beyond will appreciate Wawa’s expansion of 60 stores along that corridor in western Virginia in the next 10 years, writes Diane Adam for CSP Daily News. Wawa is excited to enter the I-81 region, a key north-south freight route in Virginia off of Interstate 81.…
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Score Stylish, Budget-Friendly Clothes at These Philly Thrift Shops
If you are looking for stylish, budget-friendly clothing, Philadelphia has several thrift shops that can help you find the perfect look, writes Joy Franklin for PhillyBite Magazine. Greene Street, run by a mother-daughter duo, has three locations in Philadelphia and four more across the region. As a consignment store, it offers a broad selection of…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below Pauses Orders from China Amid Tariff Escalation
Five Below has suspended shipments from China due to the ongoing tariffs situation, write Reshmi Basu and Carrington York for Bloomberg. Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk sent a letter to suppliers on behalf of the Philadelphia-based discount retail chain announcing that it will be suspending cargo shipments. “In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively paused…
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New Wawa In Newtown Continues to Take Shape
Construction of the new Wawa convenience store and gas station in Newtown is moving forward as planned, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The signature red and white sign is now up, alerting thousands of drivers on the busy Newtown Bypass to the upcoming arrival of the new store. The 5000-square-foot building is also taking…
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