Retail
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Flakely Gluten Free Bakery Unveils New Vending Machine in Italian Market
Manayunk bakery Flakely Gluten Free recently unveiled its first vending machine at the Salt & Vinegar store in the Italian Market, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. The “pastry ATM” will dispense the bakery’s frozen croissants, bagels, cakes, and baguettes. For the vending machine, customers can use their credit card to open the door and…
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Tecovas Brings Western Flair to Pennsylvania with New King of Prussia Store
Western-inspired clothing brand Tecovas opened its first store in Pennsylvania in King of Prussia Mall last month, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. Austin-based Tecovas is a fast-growing Western wear retailer that was founded nine years ago. It has close to half a million followers on Instagram and its fans include celebrities such as…
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Green Line Cafe Workers Unionize, Join Local 80 Union
Workers at West Philadelphia-based coffee shop, Green Line Cafe, have made a move toward unionizing, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A total of 22 Green Line Cafe workers across five shops and two kiosks have signed a letter informing the cafes’ owners, Daniel Thut and Douglas Whitmer, their intention to unionize and join…
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Two Vacant Storefronts in West Chester to Hold New Owners
Two storefronts in West Chester that have been vacant for various periods of time now have new owners coming soon. The recently closed Fairman’s and another storefront next to The Brow Bar on Gay Street will be filled. Fairman’s skate shop, only having been vacant for one month, will see a new owner in The…
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Five Below Eyes Opening New Store at Former Rite Aid Location in Southwest Center City
Five Below has acquired zoning permits for the former site of a Rite Aid on South Broad Street in Southwest Center City, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former Rite Aid location was one of several closures that company has endured amid its bankruptcy. This is just the latest chapter of the youth-oriented…
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Iconic Northeast Philadelphia Ice Cream Shop, Twistee Treat, Goes Up for Sale
Twistee Treat, the iconic Northeast Philadelphia ice cream shop, is going up for sale for $150,000, writes the FOX 29 staff. The shop is known for its 27-foot-tall cone-shaped building in Mayfair. Mohammed Nasher, owner of Twistee Treat since last August, said he is preferably looking for a buyer from the nearby community who can…
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Wawa Begins in the Midwest With It Largest Expansion Ever
Wawa’s largest expansion has begun. The Delaware County convenience store chain broke ground for its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana this month and plans to open up 160 stores in the three states in the next five to eight years, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s a $1.2 billion investment in…
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Turn 7 Owner Seeks to Bring More Discount Retail Stores Throughout Greater Philadelphia
Rick Forman, founder of discount retailer Turn 7 and local discount chain Forman Mills, is looking to expand the brand’s footprint in the Greater Philadelphia region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes as one of its existing stores gets ready to close. Forman is looking for more locations throughout the region…
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These Are Some of the Best Butcher Shops and Meat Markets in Philadelphia
PA Eats has rounded up 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania, and three Philadelphia locations are on the list, writes Leigh Green for the publication. Dave’s Meat Market in North Philadelphia has a long history, allowed it to amassed a following of families shopping there over generations. Beyond its standard cuts of beef,…
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Marvey Books: A Sweet Little Indie Bookstore in Ardmore
Marvey Books owner Nadia Alawa has been running her bookstore on Cricket Ave. in Ardmore since April 27, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAAVY Main Line. It has a little bit of everything—mainstream bestsellers, mysteries and book club reads, empowerment/wellness/parenting titles, books signed by local authors, children’s classics and more. The focus is on diverse and…
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J.Crew Factory Opens New Store at Shops at Valley Square in Warrington
The popular retailer J.Crew Factory has opened its doors ahead of schedule at the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington Township, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new store offers J.Crew’s signature styles for men, women, and children at discounted factory prices. J.Crew Factory, an offshoot of the flagship J.Crew brand, was initially…
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Introducing the New Limited Edition, Philly-inspired Nike Dunk Sneakers
Lapstone & Hammer, the sneaker store on Chestnut Street in Center City, recently saw a long of anxious customers eager to get there hands on the new limited edition Philly-inspired pair of Nike Dunks, reports FOX 29. Brian Nadav, the store’s owner, credits the sneaker drop coming to fruition on Nike coming to the city…
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Developer Switches Gears With Former Rite Aid Site in Center City from Apartment to Retail Project
Plans to construct a mid-rise apartment building on the western border of Center City have been scrapped and instead, the owner of the site is looking for a retail tenant for the existing single-story building, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The building on Walnut Street originally housed a Rite Aid that closed…
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Tesla Rings in First Bucks County Store with Grand Opening Ceremony
Tesla’s first store in Bucks County recently celebrated its grand opening in Warminster, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The ceremony Thursday featured a ribbon-cutting event, demo drives, a DIY maintenance session, and a showcase of the much-anticipated Cybertruck. Tesla Warminster, which opened quietly in February after a year of construction, occupies a 56,000-square-foot…
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Urban Outfitters’ Anthropologie, Free People Brands Leads To Momentous First-Quarter Sales
Urban Outfitters has reported first-quarter sales that beat out Wall Street’s estimates, and its credits the company’s Anthropologie and Free People brands for helping drive that momentum, writes Lily Meier for Bloomberg. Comparable sales rose 4.6 percent in the company’s retail segment, which outpaced the average estimate from analysts. Revenue rose 7.8 percent from a…
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Post Brothers CEO Mike Pestronk Has Ambitious Plans to Further Invigorate Fast-Growing Northern Liberties
Post Brothers CEO Michael Pestronk wants to further invigorate Northern Liberties by adding what he calls “ambitious retail” to the fast-growing neighborhood, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To do so, Pestronk is looking for high-quality tenants, and high-class operations with world-class operators. As an example, he highlighted the French chef Laurent Tourondel’s…
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Fat Jack’s Comicrypt, Philly’s Oldest Comic Book Store in Center City, is Closing May 29
Fat Jack’s Comicrypt in Center City, Philadelphia’s oldest comic book store, is set to close its doors for the final time on May 29, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. During its last weekend in business, many customers came to the shop to make some final memories. “We’re running a sale right now, 70% off…
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Blue Sole Shoes on Chestnut Street is a Manifestation of Owner Steve Jamison’s Lifelong Dream
Blue Sole Shoes, located on Chestnut Street in Center City, is a premier destination that celebrates the art of men’s style, writes Lindsey Nolen for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The boutique is the manifestation of the owner Steve Jamison’s lifelong dream. It showcases an extensive curation of high-end shoes, as well as clothing and accessories…
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