Retail
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Finkles, ‘The World’s Most Unusual Supply House,’ Closes in Lambertville After Over Century in Business
Finkles in Lambertville, also known among the locals as “the world’s most unusual supply house,” closed its doors for good on January 4 after 107 years in business, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “It’s very sad to me that this beautiful, special, incredible place that’s so unique and so valuable is coming to an…
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New ‘Global Italian Marketplace’ Eataly Set to Open at King of Prussia Mall by Fall 2025
Eataly, the new “global Italian marketplace,” is set to open its doors at King of Prussia Mall by next fall, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The work on the latest location of the multi-level Italian dining and shopping experience has been ongoing for over a year. Some of the more recently completed updates include…
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Conshohocken Real Estate Firm CenterSquare Has Big Plans for 2025
Conshohocken real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management plans to expand its retail portfolio, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm plans to acquire 30 to 40 shopping centers through 2025. Over $300 million is earmarked for investments according to managing director Rob Holuba. CenterSquare specializes in essential service retail including food, fitness,…
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s Major Greater Philadelphia Expansion Kicks Off with Ardmore Location in March
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is planning to at least triple its Greater Philadelphia presence in the coming years, starting with an Ardmore location expected to open in March, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Brooklyn-based ice cream company known for its specialty and vegan ice creams has four stores in the area,…
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Longtime QVC Host Takes Step Back After 13 Years with Shopping Network
West Chester-based QVC host Kerstin Lindquist, who has been with the shopping network for 13 years, has announced her departure, effective Dec. 28, writes Olivia Jakiel for Parade. Lindquist said that the choice to step back didn’t come lightly, but it is an important leap forward for her. In an Instagram post, she said it was…
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Wawa Closes Out 60th Anniversary Year with a Reopening Party
Wawa closed out its 60th anniversary year Dec. 20 with a party. The location was in Ridley Township, the town that hosted the first Wawa store, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Confetti flew while a group of people and mascots held a ribbon cutting, reopening a store at Bullens Lane and McDade Blvd.,…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-used building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development will bring 130 apartments to the area along with 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is expected to be completed by next…
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New Wawa Superstore Comes to Warrington
Wawa is set to open its newest location in Warrington, reports Jeff Warner for the Patch. The new convenience store will open on December 20 at the intersection of 611 and Street road, just in time for Christmas. The superstore replaces the former 3,200-square-foot store with a considerably larger footprint. The new Wawa boasts 5,585…
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Two British Friends Visited a Wawa for the First Time. Here’s How It Went
Josh and Ollie, two best friends from the UK, travel the world trying new food to introduce to friends back home. The food is reviewed on their YouTube channel, Jolly. Recently, Josh and Ollie stopped at a Wawa. “We heard in Philly they have a Buc-ee’s rival—Wawa. It’s impressive. It could have been called Wow…
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Philadelphia Mills Undergoes Another Name Change
After a decade under the name Philadelphia Mills, the popular Northeast Philadelphia mall will be going by the name Franklin Mall moving forward, writes Taleisha Newbill for CBS News Philadelphia. The new name is the result of the mall now being under new ownership. Simon Property Group sold the mall to Jones Lang LaSalle, a…
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Gas Station to Restaurant, How Convenience Stores Have Evolved
When consumers veered from roadside stops for cigarettes, maps, frozen burritos and soft drinks to embrace made-to-order meals, places like Wawa went with them, writes Anne D’Innocenzio for the Associated Press, as reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer. A convenience store stop is no longer like stopping at a gas station or truck stop. Convenience stores…
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David’s Bridal Introduces On-Demand Delivery with DoorDash
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has partnered with DoorDash to offer brides, bridesmaids, and special occasion shoppers on-demand delivery, according to a staff report from the Chain Store Age. Shoppers can now receive David’s Bridal’s selection of dresses, shoes, and accessories in under an hour after they place their order. “Whether you prefer the convenience of doorstep…
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Five Below Charts New Course, Returning to Its Roots Upon Appointing New CEO
Five Below has appointed a new CEO, effective December 16, and with an “organizational refocus” are eyeing the beginnings of a turnaround, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After appointing Winnie Park as its new CEO, Five Below founder and executive chairman Thomas Vellios said the company is moving forward with a “refreshed…
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New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends
The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to grow, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the report, the retail occupancy rate for the area spanning from Girard Avenue to the north to Tasker Avenue…
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Shop Local and Find the Perfect Gifts at These Neighborhood Holiday Events
This holiday season, you can support local small businesses and discover the perfect gifts at neighborhood events throughout the city, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. In Chestnut Hill, enjoy popular Stag & Doe Nights every Wednesday in December, featuring extended store hours, holiday specials, live music, and free refreshments. Nice Things Handmade will host…
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40 More Wawa Stores Planned for Central Pennsylvania
Wawa continues to leave its Delaware County nest as it takes up more territory in the rest of Pennsylvania. Wawa’s central Pennsylvania expansion, with 40 more stores planned there by 2029, is part of a strategy to extend Wawa’s footprint further into the state, even as it expands nationally, writes Gianna for 94.5PST. The first…
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Philadelphia Whole Foods Market Employees Unionize, Worker and Organizing Member Talks Why
A couple weeks ago, Philadelphia employees at Whole Foods Market declared their intention to unionize with the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1776 after filing their papers with the National Labor Relations Board, writes Errol Schweizer for Forbes. If successful, this would be the first unionized Whole Foods Market store in the company. Past…
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North Face to Close Center City Store in January
North Face has announced that it will be closing its Center City store in January 2025, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As a result of the closure, 17 layoffs will occur. The store has been there, as part of Philadelphia’s premiere retail corridor on Walnut Street, since 2009. According to a Worker…
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