Retail
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Inside the New Dual Supermarket and Toy Store in Philly’s Chinatown
A new Asian grocery store and toy shop recently opened in the heart of Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood, writes Heather J. Chin for Billy Penn at WHYY. The ground floor toy store is named You & Me, while the basement grocery, kitchen, and beauty goods store is named EnJoy Market. The store offers a wide array…
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Jewelers Row is the Oldest Diamond District in Country; Here’s How It Came to Be
Jewelers Row is the oldest diamond district in the United States that has been home to many retailers, wholesalers, and craftsmen for several centuries, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After Founding Father Robert Morris went bankrupt, a large lot he owned in Philadelphia was auctioned off at a sheriff’s sale and then purchased…
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Weavers Way Opens New Grocery Store in Germantown
Weavers Way has opened a new grocery store in Germantown after three years of work, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. The 6,000-square-foot store sits near the edge of Germantown’s central business district, which was once the city’s second-largest shopping hub outside of Center City. While that is no longer the case, some residents think it…
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Nearly Six Months After La Colombe Acquisition, Chobani Has Made Adjustments But Philly Remains Constant
Since acquiring Philadelphia-based coffee roaster La Colombe late last year, Chobani has made several adjustments. This includes a free-yogurt benefit, leadership changes, and a few dozen departures in its corporate structure. While more changes are on the horizon, Philadelphia will remain a big component of the La Colombe brand, write Lizzy McLellan Ravitch and Ariana…
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South Philly Apparel Company AmorSui Unveils Enhanced Line of PPE
AmorSui, a South Philadelphia apparel company founded in 2020 by Beau Wangtrakuldee, has unveiled its enhanced line of personal protective equipment in hopes of setting higher standards in health care, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wangtrakuldee is a scientist and entrepreneur who launched the company after a chemical spill in a lab…
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Entrepreneur Behind RDZ Parfums Has Captured the Smell of Philadelphia and Put It In a Bottle
Puerto Rican entrepreneur Alex Rodriguez, creative director of RDZ Parfums, has bottled the scent of Philadelphia for its newest release, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scent is Rodriguez’s fragrant homage to the City of Brotherly Love. Philadelphia, as the perfume is called, evokes water ice, Longwood Gardens, and weed. “I took all…
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Rival Bros. Coffee Opens New Shop in Brewerytown
Rival Bros. Coffee has opened its third Philadelphia location at the renovated building in Brewerytown that previously housed a cold storage facility, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Located at 31st and Jefferson streets, the building used to be owned by F.A. Poth Brewery. The design of the new shop is to reflect the industrial history…
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Kohl’s to Launch New Babies “R” Us Shop in Bensalem as Part of Nationwide Expansion
Kohl’s Corp. is set to enhance its store in Bensalem, with the introduction of a Babies “R” Us shop, leading a major rollout of the baby brand in 200 stores across the country, writes Linda Spice for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kohl’s Corps’ strategic partnership with WHP Global, owner of the Babies “R” Us…
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Why Newtown Book and Record Exchange is a Must-Visit for Book and Music Lovers
A Newtown bookstore is being highlighted as a top Pennsylvania shop to visit, according to The Keystone. Newtown Book and Record Exchange has been a cherished local mainstay since 1981. This beloved shop offers a treasure trove of used books many of which are in pristine condition, that invite visitors to lose themselves in…
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Healthcare Apparel Brand Figs is Bringing a Store to Philadelphia This Year
Figs, the clothing brand that has sold uniforms online for individuals working in the heatlhcare field, is expanding its reach into the brick-and-mortar space, writes Deborah Belgum for WWD. Its first official store was recently opened in Los Angeles, with plans to bring a second Figs store to Philadelphia in Rittenhouse Square during the first…
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Westtown Home to New Shop Directly Dedicated to Kids Toys, Clothes, Accessories, and More
Design Life Kids, a new shop in Westtown, directly caters to kids’ fashion, toys and games, furniture, and more, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Opened on April 5 by owner Kim Wardell and her 10 employees, Design Life Kids focuses on choosing high-quality and sustainable brands that she often brings from around…
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Rilling’s Bakery in Warminster Closes Its Doors for Good After 88 Years
After 88 years of operation, Rilling’s Bakery at the Davisville Shopping Center in Warminster closed its doors for good earlier this month, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The owners said it was time to retire and pursue other interests. “Today we closed another chapter,” the bakery wrote in a Facebook post. “It’s bittersweet, rewarding,…
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Surfside, the Philadelphia-based Canned Cocktail Brand, Expands and Adds New Flavors
The Philadelphia-based canned cocktail brand, Surfside, is expanding across the United States and adding several new flavors, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Surfside has expanded its distribution to 48 states. To put it into perspective, the brand was available in only seven states at the beginning of 2023. To commemorate the upcoming summer season, Surfside…
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This South Philly Jeweler is Creating New Ways to Promote Heritage and Combat AAPI Hate
With May being Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the owner of a South Philadelphia jewelry store is promoting Asian heritage by supporting the work of talented Asian artists, writes Nigel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. Ruben Luna, who runs Workshop Underground on South Street, is hosting the work of artists of all specialties and backgrounds. …
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Doylestown’s Fred Beans Acquires Four Dealerships in Abington, Boosts Regional Footprint
Fred Beans, a prominent dealer based in Doylestown, has expanded its reach by acquiring four dealerships and a collision center in Montgomery County from Northern Virginia’s Rosenthal Automotive, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The transaction, finalized on Monday, includes Acura, Honda, Hyundai, and Mazda dealerships along with the Abington Collision Center,…
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Wawa to Introduce Milkshakes at Newly Renovated North Oxford Valley Road Store
Wawa is currently revamping its bustling Levittown location at 132 North Oxford Valley Road, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Manager Tony Amato revealed that the site is undergoing a comprehensive makeover. “The entire inside was gutted,” Amato explained, promising a fresh, bright design that will impress patrons. The exterior…
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Guy’s Foods Deli Celebrates 50 Years With Fresh Food and a Personal Touch
When your customers keep coming back decade after decade, generation after generation, you’re probably doing something right, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Guy’s Foods, Cold Cuts and Catering, in the Briarcliffe section of Darby Township, has been doing something right since 1974. This year is their 50th anniversary. “I consistently get what I…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Resident Finds Selling Gold Bought at Costco is Much More Complicated Than Expected
One Philadelphia resident recently learned that, while buying gold at Costco is as simple as putting it into a shopping cart, the process of selling it is much more complicated and takes more time and money than stocks and bonds, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. Adam Xi had to call five different…
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