Retail
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Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales
Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among Pennsylvania’s top five for sales, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently released a report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, showing that…
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Nike’s Jordan Brand World of Flight Store One Step Closer to Opening Planned Center City Store
A major hurdle has been cleared in regards to Nike’s plan of opening a new World of Flight store in Center City, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The city recently approved the changes the company had proposed to make to the Walnut Street storefront in which the business will operate. The planned Philadelphia store would…
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Wawa’s First Ohio Store Opens April 16 as It Expands Into Midwest
Wawa has started its expansion into the Midwest with a scheduled opening of its first Ohio Wawa store April 16, writes Rachel Gignac for CSP. The date coincides with the founding of Wawa’s first store in Folsom, which opened April 16, 1964. The anniversary of that date, known as Wawa Day, will be celebrated at…
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Reading Terminal Market Outlines Vision for Growth in New Five-Year Strategic Plan
Reading Terminal Market is a vital part of the Philadelphia community and in its newly-unveiled five-year strategic plan the goal is to keep it as such, writes Luiza Fontes for Billy Penn at WHYY. The historic public market recently welcomed two new merchants in Uncle Gus’ Steaks and Bao & Bun Studio. Meanwhile, a Lancaster…
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Some Smaller Wawa’s Are Being Pushed Out by Super Wawa Option
The Collingswood Wawa store on Haddon Avenue in New Jersey is one of the latest victims of a trend at the Delaware County-based corporation to phase out its older, smaller stores with Super Wawas, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Customers thought the store would only close temporarily for “necessary repairs,” but Wawa announced…
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Wawa Chooses Anniversary Date for First Ohio Store Opening
Wawa has selected April 16 – its 61st anniversary, also fondly known as Wawa Day – as the opening day for its first store in Ohio, located in Butler County, reports FOX 10. The convenience store complete with a gas station will be located at 7198 Cincinnati Dayton Road, in Liberty Township. The opening will…
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Two Philadelphia Forever 21 Locations to Close As Retailer Seeks Buyer
Forever 21 is set to join the growing list of retail stores that have been closing both in the region and nationwide. The retail apparel brand recently announced the likelihood of closing all of its Pennsylvania stores, including two in Philadelphia, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The news comes as the retailer searches…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below, Along With Dollar Tree and Other Retailers, Purchase Over 150 Party City Stores
Philadelphia-based discount chain Five Below, along with Dollar Tree, acquired 148 former Party City locations as the party supply store — as part of its ongoing bankruptcy process — auctioned off 250 locations earlier this month, write Retail Brew and Alex Vuocolo for Fortune. The two competitors successfully bid on a combined 148 leases. The…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Its First Florida Location
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing authentic Philadelphia soft pretzels to Florida with its upcoming Orlando location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first of several shops planned for the Orlando area is expected to open later this year. The new location will offer all the fan favorites, from traditional soft pretzels and…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. Owner Shaykh Anwar Muhammad started in a small space about a quarter the size of his current one. As his business grew, he relocated to…
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Sheetz Considers Invading Wawa Territory, Eyes Limerick for Potential Location
The long-time battle between Sheetz and Wawa may be coming to a head, as the Altoona-based grocer eyes a Limerick location in the heart of Wawa territory, writes Andrew Limberg for KDKA. The Western and Eastern Pennsylvania brands have largely avoided opening locations on each other’s turf – until now. “Sheetz can confirm it is…
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Holicong Bakery, Known for Its Inclusive Workplace, Celebrates Anniversary by Giving Back
Holicong-based Bake Ability, a popular local bakery fostering an inclusive work environment for people with disabilities, is celebrating its anniversary this month by giving back to the community, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Since first opening in 2021, Bake Ability has created meaningful job opportunities for disabled individuals while also serving high-quality, homemade treats.…
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Aritzia Brings Luxury Fashion Brand to Center City As It Opens First Philadelphia Store
Luxury fashion company Aritzia has opened its first Philadelphia location on the 1700 block of Walnut Street in Center City, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. This opening is significant, as it comes in the midst of several recent retail store closings in the area, such as Macy’s, Vans, and the North Face. Aritzia is open…
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These Stores Are Ready to Help With Your Delaware County Antiquing
Have a yearning to do some Delaware County antiquing? Several stores in and around the county can accommodate your search for past treasures, writes Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver of Main Line Today. Brandywine View Antiques in Chadds Ford is located on the 19th-century William Painter Farm and harbors its own version of “antique.” The…
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We Know the Name But What Does Wawa Actually Mean?
Those of us who grew up in Delaware County certainly know about our Wawas, a local landscape fixture. We’re so familiar with Wawas that we don’t even question the source of the strange-sounding name. Not so for Michael Bartiromo with PA Homepage, who tracked down Wawa’s name origin. The convenience store chain’s headquarters is in…
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Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Gets Approval
Less than a month after Nike submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to propose the first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia, it has received unanimous approval, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes after the project received pushback from the Historical Commission’s Architectural Committee. Nike made some…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Scores Big with Latest Throwback Furniture Line
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has struck gold with the latest throwback furniture line, which is rapidly selling out everywhere, writes Tina Chadha for the House Beautiful. To mark its 80th anniversary, IKEA has reintroduced iconic vintage pieces from the archives, reimagined in vibrant colors that are guaranteed to…
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Barnes & Noble Returns to Bryn Mawr After Nearly 20 Years
Barnes & Noble is making a surprising return to Bryn Mawr, nearly two decades after closing its store on Lancaster Ave., writes Jake Blumgart for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This reopening is part of the company’s national resurgence, expanding after years of downsizing in the face of Amazon’s dominance. The new Bryn Mawr location is a…
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