Retail
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A Family-Run Floral Company Has Operated in West Oak Lane for More Than 50 Years
Paul Beale’s Flowers, the family-run floral company, has been going strong in West Oak Lane since 1971, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. It’s a go-to spot if you’re looking for a colorful, vibrant arrangement of flowers for a special occasion. The shop was started by Altermese Beale and her late husband, Paul, who convinced her…
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New Barnes & Noble Store in Doylestown Officially Opens Its Doors with Ribbon Cutting
The new Barnes & Noble store at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday to an enthusiastic crowd of patrons, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “I am beyond honored to be here today as the manager of our first store in this area,” said Doylestown resident Sean Curran…
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Move Over eBay, IKEA Enters the Secondhand Furniture Market
IKEA is making moves in the online second hand market, reports ESG News. The company, which has its US headquarters in Conshohocken, launched a pre-owned peer-to-peer platform. The platform allows customers to sell used IKEA furniture directly to other customers. Customers can exchange furniture for payment or for IKEA vouchers with a 15 percent bonus. The platform…
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Lancaster-based Cookie Company, Taylor Chip, Expanding to Philadelphia
Taylor Chip, the Lancaster-based cookie company, is expanding to the Philadelphia market with two stores opening here this month, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The two new Philadelphia stores will be located in Rittenhouse Square and Fishtown, respectively. The Rittenhouse location is set to open on 1807 Chestnut Street on September 14, while the Fishtown…
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Wawa ‘Cheers to Classrooms’ Toasts Teachers With Free Coffee
Wawa, Inc., announces its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative is back toasting teachers and school staff with free any size hot coffee from Monday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The offer is available at its Mid-Atlantic operating area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Wawa toasted educators in Alabama…
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New Cookbook Store and Community Space Opening in the Italian Market in October
Catie Gainor was sick with a bad fever when she was scrolling through social media and saw a post by Seattle-based cookbook shop, Book Larder. It was a concept she felt would complement Philadelphia’s culinary scene and is the inspiration behind opening Binding Agents, an upcoming cookbook shop in the Italian Market, writes Ali Mohsen…
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New York-based Chip City Cookies Opening First Philadelphia Location in Rittenhouse Square
Chip City Cookies, the New York-based cookie and dessert maker, is planning to enter the Philadelphia market by opening its first store this summer in Rittenhouse Square, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The hope is to open its doors by mid-July. While it puts the finishing touches on its Rittenhouse location, the company…
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Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are excited to open our first store in Central…
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Wawa, Kelces Team Up for New Commercial That Feature the Couple
A new commercial brings together two of Delaware County’s favorite things—Wawa and the Kelces, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Wawa commercial , actually directed by Kylie Kelce, looks at the post-Eagles retirement life of Jason and Kylie Kelce, as they navigate the demands of family life. In the commercial, Jason uses…
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New Plant Shop and Gourmet Soda Bar Bring Refreshing Vibes to Downtown Sellersville
Downtown Sellersville is welcoming two new women-owned businesses, Just One More Plant and The Fizzy Fern, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Just One More Plant, formerly located in Quakertown, is a boutique specializing in houseplants, pottery, and gardening accessories The shop’s relocation marks a new chapter for owner Erin Volovnik,…
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New Vintage Clothing Shop Opens in Norris Square/Kensington
A new vintage clothing and retail shop, DRATS, recently opened its doors on the Norris Square/Kensington border. For owner Jason Carroll, it was important to create a carefully curated vintage retail experience for all customers. The collection at DRATS features meticulously hand-selected garments with both iconic and obscure brands from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.…
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8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…
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King of Prussia Mall Defies Retail Decline, Remains a Retail Powerhouse
As malls across America shutter their doors and fade into obscurity, the King of Prussia Mall continues to defy the trend, standing strong as one of the nation’s largest and most successful shopping destinations, writes James Wesser for PHL 17. Since its opening in 1963 as a modest open-air plaza, the King of Prussia…
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New Owner Gives Pottstown Pharmacy a Shot in the Arm
New ownership has taken over a Pottstown pharmacy with a troubled history, writes WFMZ. Professional Pharmacy located on Charlotte Street in Pottstown had recently made news when it was forced to pay a fine and surrender its DEA registration after charges of improperly dispensing opioids and other controlled senses. As many relied on the pharmacy,…
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Bookmarks is West Chester’s Newest Independent Bookstore
Bookmarks, an independent bookstore selling new release books, recently opened its doors in West Chester, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The two-story, 1,800-square-foot shop, located across from the West Chester Post Office, currently has about 2,500 books for sale. Bookmarks is owned by new Exton residents Lisa and Ty Strohl. “It was…
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For Convenience, Wawa Ranked 2nd on Best US Retailer List
An annual ranking of America’s Best Places to Make a Purchase includes five convenience stores, with Wawa ranked 2nd in the group. Newsweek and Statista joined forces to rank the 200 best retail places, surveying 7,000 shoppers between February and March covering 40 industries, reports NACS Magazine. The top three to 10 retailers that had…
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Amazon Fresh Set to Open in Bensalem After Lengthy Delays
Amazon Fresh is set to open its new Bensalem store on August 22, after extensive delays left the project in limbo, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Located at 1837 Street Road in the Brookwood Shopping Center, the 42,000-square-foot grocery store will operate daily from 8 AM to 10 PM offering affordable groceries with…
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You ‘Knead’ to Try Out Newly-Released Perfume from Downingtown’s Auntie Anne’s
Downingtown’s Auntie Anne’s, the popular pretzel chain, has introduced a new product called Knead: Eau De Pretzel, a perfume that captures the aroma of their iconic pretzels, writes Cecilia Levine for the Daily Voice. The scent is described as a blend of dough, salt, and a little bit of sweetness. The goal is to evoke…
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