Retail
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Phresh Prints Ink Celebrates Decade of Growth With Grand Opening of New Shop
Phresh Prints Ink reverently celebrated a decade of producing apparel for various Philadelphia organizations with the grand opening of its new shop, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. Now located on Fox Street, the North Philadelphia print shop focuses on screen printing, embroidery, and sports uniforms and is already preparing for its next stage of growth.…
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Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food
USA Today has announced the top 10 finalists in its “Best Gas Station for Food” competition, writes Bill Shannon for WTAJ, as printed in yahoo! news. Delaware County-based Wawa, Altoona-based Sheetz, and York-based Rutter’s are all in the running, It’s Wawa’s first time on the Top 10, according to USA Today’s prior lists of top…
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Toughkenamon Greenhouse Celebrates A Near Century of Vibrant Plant Growth
Whalen’s Greenhouses in Toughkenamon has been growing millions of plants for Philly-area retailers for nearly a century, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. Set across 140,000 square feet of greenhouse space, the company sells wholesale plants to garden centers and landscapers. The team grows a wide range of seasonal plants and flowers, from Easter lilies…
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Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books Expanding to Larger Germantown Space This Fall
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books, owned and founded by Philadelphia native Marc Lamont Hill, is preparing to move into a new space in the fall, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new, larger space is just a few blocks west of its current location and will allow the Germantown bookstore to expand its…
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With Convenience Store Emphasis on Food, 7-Eleven Stores Evolve
As convenience stores like Wawa add higher-quality and more varied food and beverage options and upgraded services, 99-year-old 7-Eleven is remodeling some stores and closing 645 others in 2026 to meet changing demand. “As 7-Eleven eyes a 2027 IPO, the company continues adjusting its footprint, mainly through closing underperforming locations and opening new ones under…
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Big Changes Planned for Plymouth Meeting Mall as Developer Eyes Sports Complex
A major redevelopment vision taking shape in the region could soon have a big impact in Montgomery County, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developer Dean Adler plans to transform aging shopping malls, including Plymouth Meeting Mall, into vibrant mixed-use destinations anchored by youth sports facilities. At Plymouth Meeting Mall, Adler’s proposal calls…
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New King of Prussia Showroom Lets Shoppers Test ‘World’s Greatest Modular Sofa’
King of Prussia continues to grow as a retail destination, with Los Angeles-based 7th Avenue opening a new experiential showroom at the mall this month, the retailer announced in a press release. The appointment-first showroom officially opens April 17 and is designed to give customers a hands-on look at the brand’s modular sofas. The expansion…
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Philadelphia Vision Center in Germantown Thrives As Sister Stores Close Around It
While most of its sister stores have closed, Philadelphia Vision Center in Germantown has kept families coming back for 40 years thanks to affordable prices, walk-in service, and a philosophy to always listen to its customers, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The small business, now independent and no longer part of a chain, provides eye…
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Costco Eyes Alcohol Sales at King of Prussia Store
Shoppers at King of Prussia’s Costco may soon be able to add wine or beer to their bulk-buy runs, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The retail giant is working to expand alcohol sales in Pennsylvania, including plans tied to its King of Prussia location through a pending liquor license transfer within Upper Merion…
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Costco to Begin Selling Wine, Beer, Canned Cocktails at Warminster Location
After getting approval for a liquor license transfer, Costco plans to start selling wine, beer, and canned cocktails at its Warminster store, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move is part of a larger push by the warehouse club, one of the nation’s largest wine sellers, to get into the wine and beer…
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This East Passyunk Shop is Your Go-To for DIY Home Projects
At YUNS Hardware, customers are equipped with all they might need for their DIY home projects, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. The shop is owned by Kelly Wright. Growing up on a farm in South Carolina, living for years in New York, and now in Fishtown, Wright has learned the needs of different communities…
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Abandoned Amazon Fresh Site to Be Replaced By Retailer Opening First Philadelphia Store
A Northeast Philadelphia site that was planned to be occupied by an Amazon Fresh store that never fully came to fruition will soon be the site of Floor and Decor’s first Philadelphia store, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A zoning permit for a 45,250-square-foot retail anchor was recently issued by the city…
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Goldstein’s in South Philadelphia Has Helped Boys Obtain White Suits For Their Holy Communion For Over 100 Years
Goldstein’s Men’s & Boys’ Wear in South Philadelphia is one of the few local spots that specialize in the formal white suits worn by boys for their First Holy Communion, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For 122 years, hundreds of families from neighborhood parishes and diocesan schools from the region have been flocking…
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New Perkasie Thrift Store Opens, Supporting Community Members in Need
Revivals Thrift is a new secondhand store opened by a local church, which recently celebrated its grand opening in Perkasie at the former Freed Glass building, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new thrift spot will help support the community, with 100 percent of its proceeds given to the Revivals Outreach Center to assist with its programming. The center offers free services…
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Popular Ice Cream Shop Coming to Former Al Pastor in Havertown
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is coming to Havertown this summer with a new shop at the former Al Pastor Mexican restaurant, writes June Bakan for Patch. Al Pastor, located at 13 W. Benedict Ave, closed in January. The Havertown Handel’s will have walk-up counter service only and outdoor patio seating, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy…
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David’s Bridal Expands Beyond Retail With New Wholesale Push
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is launching a wholesale division with designer gowns and boutique-focused services, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for Retail Dive. David’s Bridal is adding a new business line, launching a wholesale division aimed at boutiques, small businesses, and larger retail partners. The new push will begin with capsule collections featuring more than 50…
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Five Below Shares Rise, Likely Driven By New Store Openings
Five Below has seen a 7 percent increase in its post-market trade shares after issuing a better-than-expected fiscal 2026 outlook, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. The Philadelphia-based retailer is predicting a sales bump fueled by new store openings. Bloomberg analysts are projecting that the net addition of about 150 new stores would result in between…
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At FAB FITS in Kensington, Clothes Are Free and Teens Gain Valuable Workforce Skills
FAB FITS, a Kensington thrift shop run by teens, offers free clothing to shoppers and workforce training to its young staff, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Run by the nonprofit FAB Youth Philly, the Atlantic Street shop is staffed by teens who assist fellow young shoppers in choosing secondhand clothing that ranges from everyday wear…
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