Retail
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How This 104-Year-Old Philadelphia Bakery is Coping With the Rising Prices of Eggs
Termini Bros., the 104-year-old bakery and Philadelphia staple, uses eggs as a key ingredient in their many fresh pastries. Like many, however, the owners are feeling the effects of the rising cost of eggs, writes TaRonda Thomas for 6abc. According to Vincent Termini Jr., who runs the business with his brother, the bakery received eggs…
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Celebrate Black History Month by Supporting These Chester County Black-Owned Businesses
Black History Month is the perfect time to celebrate and support Chester County’s Black-owned businesses, which offer a diverse range of products and services, write Ben Silver, Tori Bissonette, and Kylee Steigelman for the Main Line Today. ATELIER 56 in Malvern offers various leather products, from smaller bags to larger duffle-style bags. All locally manufactured…
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Contrasting Views on Market East’s Current State Sparks Conversation About Its Future
There are contrasting views on the future of Market East. While many believe the corridor should transition from its historic past as a retail district into a more mixed-use neighbors, others believe it can still thrive as a shopping destination, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. In a recent Inquirer article, Center City…
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Looking For a Fresh Valentine’s Day Bouquet? Try These Flower Places in Philadelphia
A fresh bouquet is the perfect way to show a loved one that you care, and Philadelphia offers an abundance of exceptional spots to find one, write Katie Smith and Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pure Design, on the corner of 22nd and Lombard Streets, sells bold and unique floral designs, with each arrangement…
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Borough Officials Reviewing Proposal for Perkasie Starbucks
The plan for a drive-thru Starbucks at a busy intersection near Pennridge High School is now under review by Perkasie borough officials, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Borough council members held a public hearing earlier this week to discuss the developer’s conditional use application for a drive-thru to be permitted on…
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Wawa Vs. Sheetz, Famous Rivals, But What Makes Them Different?
Taylor Brooke has lived in two different places in Pennsylvania that gave her Wawa and Sheetz. Now she’s highlighting the biggest difference between the two popular convenience store chains in a recent article for WJBR.com. 1. The Ordering Experience Wawa feels streamlined and refined, “like an efficient hoagie-building machine,” Brooke wrote. Sheetz is more like…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Whole Foods Workers Vote to Organize, Becoming Grocer’s Only Unionized Location
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia have voted to unionize under UFCW, making it the grocer’s first unionized location in decades, writes Roshan Fernandez for The Wall Street Journal. The vote was prompted by a push for higher wages, as well as better benefits. Ed Dupree, a union organizer, highlighted that during his…
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Newsweek Just Found Something Else that Wawa Is Good At
When it comes to having a diverse workforce, Wawa joins eight convenience store retailers in the nation for top workplace diversity, writes Angela Hanson for Convenience Store News. The convenience stores on the list foster environments that employ people from a variety of backgrounds. The convenience stores that made the for 2025, in addition to…
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How Do Philadelphians, Shoppers Feel About the Fashion District? Many Shares Their Thoughts
While not the King of Prussia Mall, many local shoppers see the Fashion District as a good-enough place to shop, dine, browse, and meet up with friends, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Most have agreed that it is not the most exciting mall in the region, and doesn’t have quite the same allure…
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The Oldest Candy Store in America is Located in Philadelphia
Shane Confectionery in Old City, the nation’s oldest continuously operating candy store, has been offering delicious treats to kids and adults alike since 1863, writes Michelle Welsch for the Tasting Table. The shop’s origins trace back to Samuel Herring, whose son later took over and expanded its offerings to include nuts, fruits, and liquor. Shane…
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Philadelphia Flyers Open New Store Dedicated to Gritty at the Wells Fargo Center
The Philadelphia Flyers have opened a new store dedicated to Gritty inside the Wells Fargo Center, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store, called Gritty’s Chaos Factory, is located on the main concourse across from Gritty’s Chaos Corner and will be open to all fans during the Flyers’ home games. The…
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Perfectly Flawless Boutique in Germantown is Safe Place for Women to Feel Empowered
Perfectly Flawless Boutique in Germantown focuses both on the shopping experience and the needs of others, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Owner Crystal Jackson wanted to create more than just a women’s boutique for her business. “I’ve built a safe place for women to feel empowered and uplifted. Everyone is given a prayer card at…
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Good News Pennsylvanians: Wawa is Expanding Westward
To kick off 2025, Wawa’s western expansion in Pennsylvania includes two new locations in central Pennsylvania, writes Sue Gleiter from PennLive Patriot-News. On Jan. 23, two new locations will open on 164 Maynard St. in Williamsport and 1071 Wayne Ave. in Chambersburg. The ribbon-cutting ceremonies will take place at 8:30 AM shortly after doors…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares to Open 2 New Philadelphia Locations This Year
Sprouts Farmers Market will be opening a new store at Roosevelt Mall and Quartermaster Plaza, respectively, later this month, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two new Sprouts Farmers Market locations are the latest as the grocer continues to grow its presence in the region. The 24,000-square-foot Sprouts store opening at the…
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This Bucks County Shop Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s Ten Old-Fashioned General Stores to Visit
If you’re craving a dose of nostalgia while shopping for everyday essentials or looking for unique gifts, visit one of Pennsylvania’s charming old-fashioned general stores, such as the Lumberville General Store, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. The oldest general store that is still operating in the Keystone State, Lumberville General Store on River Road…
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Center City Restaurants, Retailers Are Booming Thanks to Rise of Downtown Residential Population
The rise of Center City shoppers shifting from office workers to downtown residents has led to a boom in restaurant and retail businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is being shown by new research from commercial real estate services firm, CBRE. The study showed that Walnut and Chestnut Streets used to draw…
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Wawa Unveils Mornings Made Easy Campaign as New Stores Pop Up
For Wawa Rewards participants, hot coffee is now $1 for any size, $2 for iced coffee and $3 for Monster Energy drinks at the company’s 1,100 locations. It’s part of a “Mornings Made Easy” campaign, running through Feb. 16, reports NACS Magazine. A limited-time coffee flavor, Caramel Cream, will hit the stores in mid-January. Wawa…
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