Retail
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Looking for Phillies Gear, Clothing, and Merchandise? Try These Local Shops
With the Philadelphia Phillies in the midst of their third straight playoffs, “Red October” is in full force, and what better way to show support for the team than by sporting the team’s merchandise, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia has several shops that will likely have just what you are looking for.…
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Willow Grove Park Mall Introduces Evening Curfew: Teens Now Require Adult Supervision After Certain Hours
As of October 1, the Willow Grove Park Mall does not allow teenagers to shop after certain hours unless accompanied by a parent or guardian, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. During weekdays and Saturdays, visitors under 18 cannot shop unaccompanied by an adult from 5 P.M. until closing. On Sundays, the rule goes into…
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Vonda Bucci, Matriarch of John’s Roast Pork in South Philadelphia, Remembered
Vonda Bucci, the matriarch of John’s Roast Pork, whom many nicknamed “The Queen of South Philly sandwiches,” has passed away, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was known by many for shepherding the popular South Philly deli alongside three generations of her family. Over the decades, the shop transformed from its humble beginnings…
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Wawa’s Fast Food-like Items Make it the Envy of All Who Do Not Have One Nearby
Wawa, the mega-popular Delaware County-based convenience store chain, is a source of envy for many who do not have one nearby, writes Stephanie Oliveira Nguyen for The Daily Meal. Wawa offers some of the best fast food-like items around, both packaged meals and fresh-made hot and cold food made in-house. Its delicious sandwiches, milkshakes, coffee…
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WSJ: This Laundromat in Philadelphia Provides Much More Than Clean Clothes
Hybrid laundromats are becoming more prevalent throughout the United States, writes Mariana Trujillo Valdes for The Wall Street Journal. Brian Holland, chairman of the Coin Laundry Association, highlights that, “It’s not your grandfather’s laundromat anymore.” Nowadays, some laundromats boast bars, cafes, bakeries, and bookstores. Holland is also a founder of the Laundry Café, which has…
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Reporter Creates Wawa Oral History Looking at Brand Obsession
Adam Clark, an enterprise reporter for New Jersey Advance Media, is not a Wawa fan, and wasn’t brought up around the convenience store chain. But he wondered about other people’s Wawa obsession and decided to tell that story by compiling an oral history, writes Amaris Casttillo for Poynter. In November 2023, NJ Advance Media published…
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FIGS, the Healthcare Apparel and Lifestyle Brand, Opens New Philadelphia Store in Rittenhouse Square
FIGS, who announced earlier this year its plans to expand its retail footprint to the East Coast, recently opened a new store in Rittenhouse Square. This marks the second community hub location the healthcare apparel and lifestyle brand has opened. The first was opened in Los Angeles in November 2023. “We are thrilled to be…
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Indie Boutiques Like Boyds in Philadelphia Keep Attracting Luxury Buyers
Despite the long-held belief that high-end department-store chains and elite online retailers along with brands’ own shops would mark the end of independently operated fashion emporiums, the reality is significantly different, writes Christina Binkley for the Robb Report. Many indie boutiques continue to lure luxury buyers away from department stores to great success. Boyds in…
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7 Healthy Wawa Snacks to Energize Your Day and Satisfy Your Cravings
It’s 3 p.m., and you’re working on that deadline. Or maybe you just picked the kids up from school, and they’re begging for a treat. Yes, it’s 100% snack time, and you need a boost to get through the afternoon. Wawa is conveniently right around the corner, but you’re also trying to work on your…
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New June Bakery Set to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Storefront in November
Since July 2021, New June Bakery owner Noelle Blizzard has been running her baking business and she is now months away from opening her first storefront, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. Blizzard started her business as someone without much of a hankering for desserts, but selling croissants, buns, tarts, and more out of Fairmount home…
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Amazon Fresh to Bring New Grocery Experience to Oxford Valley
Amazon Fresh will officially open a new store in Oxford Valley on Thursday, September 26. This will make the fourth Amazon Fresh store in Pennsylvania. The new, affordable grocery store will offer a wide selection of quality groceries and a convenient shopping experience for the community. The store will also create dozens of jobs in…
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Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing West Philly’s Middle Eastern Perfume Oils
Since the early 2000s, West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities. More recently, several Philadelphia-based Black creators on TikTok and Instagram have popularized these Middle Eastern-imported fragrance oils as affordable alternatives to high-end designer perfumes, writes Mariyum Raina Rizman for The…
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New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. Up until this Monday, ready-to-drink cocktails were only available to purchase in Pennsylvania liquor stores. The bipartisan legislation was signed into law by…
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Wawa Set to Open Two New Stores in North Carolina Sept. 19
Wawa is slated to open two new stores Sept. 19 in Wilson, North Carolina, according to local news outlet The Wilson Times, as reported in convenience.org. Grand opening first days will be celebrated with giveaways and a hoagie-building competition, free T-shirts to the first 100 customers, and free coffee through Sept. 29. The event will…
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New Giant Supermarket Coming to Andorra Shopping Center in Roxborough as Part of $25M Investment
Andorra Shopping Center in Roxborough will be getting a new Giant supermarket as part of the first phase of a $25 million investment to upgrade the center, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Construction for the new Giant store is expected to begin next year. This is part of a new $25 million investment and larger…
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Sports Connection in Doylestown Offers Huge Collection of Sneakers – Both New and Used – and Sports Cards
Sports Connection in Doylestown is the perfect place to visit if you are looking for new shoes for the new school year, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The shop offers a vast collection of all the in-style sneakers, including the Phillies/Nike collaborations, that are available in new or used. Some of the used…
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These Three Bakeries Are Some of Bucks County’s Best
The Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County included, is filled with bakeries selling delectable bakes like freshly baked cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fritz Bakery, which has locations in Langhorne and Bensalem, is known for its sticky buns topped with cream cheese icing. The family-run bakery first opened in Croydon…
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WSJ: Urban Outfitters and Its Nuuly Brand Rely on Automation to Find Profits in Apparel Renting
Urban Outfitters and its Nuuly brand, located 25 miles northeast of Philadelphia, are relying on automation to find profit in renting apparel, writes Liz Young for The Wall Street Journal. A cavernous warehouse in Levittown operated by Nuuly is filled with over 2 million garments hanging on carousels. Each item has a tag linked to…
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