Retail
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps through a breakfast order she’ll eat in the car. Someone grabs a hoagie that they swear tastes “just like it used to,” even if they’re not totally sure that’s true…
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How This Nearly 100-Year-Old Philadelphia Company Has Stood the Test of Time
It has been nearly 100 years since Myer “Spike” Shandelman founded Spike’s Trophies. The Philadelphia-based company has been able to survive this long due to its ability to modernize it, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Over these many decades, Spike’s Trophies has evolved from a traditional hand-engraving shop into a tech-driven company that benefits organizations…
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Chester County Farmers Markets Offer Homegrown Groceries All Year Long
Offering farm-fresh groceries alongside other handmade items, Chester County farmers markets are a community staple all year long, write Claire Chmiel, Anne E. Hill, and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are four local farmers markets where you can find fresh grocery items this spring. Berwyn Farmers Market—Berwyn. One of Chester County’s newer markets,…
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Insomnia Cookies Now Open at Philadelphia International Airport
Whether you’re hanging at the airport waiting for a flight to come in or leave, need to nurse a sweet tooth on arrival, or if you just want to take a sweet part of Philadelphia back home with you, Insomnia Cookies is now open for business at the Philadelphia International Airport. Located in Terminal C,…
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This Philadelphia-Based Chocolate Brand’s Candies Won’t Be On Shelves This Easter
Easter is less than a month away, and Philadelphians looking for their favorite chocolates may notice one prominent candy maker’s products won’t be available for purchase, writes Julia Binswanger for Billy Penn at WHYY. Many have already noticed that Zitner’s candy has not been on shelves at Acme, Target, Giant, or elsewhere. Evan Prochniak, President…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of New Retailers
The Montgomery County retail powerhouse continues to grow, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. The King of Prussia Mall has welcomed several new retailers in recent months, with more openings planned throughout the year. Among the newest additions is Rivian, which opened a showroom on the plaza’s lower level near Eataly in February. Apparel brands…
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Grocery Outlet Closing 36 U.S. Stores, Including Two in Philadelphia
Grocery Outlet has announced that it is closing 36 underperforming stores nationwide, which is set to impact two Philadelphia locations, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The two closures will occur at its Northeast Philadelphia store at 2524 Welsh Road and its 2017 W. Oregon Avenue store in South Philadelphia, respectively. The former closed on March…
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Historic Cunningham Piano Company to Close 135-Year-Old Germantown Factory, Relocate Headquarters
Cunningham Piano Company, which has held it down in Philadelphia for nearly 135 years, is selling its historic Germantown factory headquarters and relocating, write Joe Holden and Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. The plan is to relocate its headquarters to King of Prussia. According to the company, the move to King of Prussia will…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Did You Know Philadelphia Introduced the World to Price Tags?
In the period when bartering and bargaining dominated commerce, determining a clear price for goods was difficult, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. “It was really a common practice to go into a retail location and to haggle,” said Selena Austin of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. “You would have to negotiate the terms of the…
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Wall Street Journal: Urban Outfitters’ Rental Business Nuuly Surpasses 2025 Sales Target
Urban Outfitters‘ clothing rental service company, Nuuly, beat its 2025 sales target, allowing it to help Urban Outfitters’ overall growth, writes Jennifer Williams for The Wall Street Journal. This growth is driving more shoppers to the retailer’s other brands, including Anthropologie and Free People. Nuuly’s annual net sales reach more than $568 million for the…
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A Daughter’s Promise: Legacy of Carl’s Cards in Havertown Lives On
The family of the late Carl Henderson, owner of Carl’s Cards and Collectibles in Havertown, isn’t letting his 31-year legacy vanish, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Henderson died suddenly in his sleep on the morning of Jan. 31 at age 69. At 11 AM, his daughter, Lauren Henderson-Pignetti, opened his sports card and…
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Five Below’s Turnaround, Lifting Stock Threefold, Can Be Credited to This Shopping Demographic
A renewed focus on teen shoppers has helped Philadelphia-based Five Below offset tariff pressures, positioning the retailer as one of retail’s standout comeback stories, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. Following a five-year stock low that was triggered by President Donald Trump’s April 2024 tariff announcement, the retailer reworked its strategy around licensed products tied to…
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New Bakery Map Highlights the Bakers and Small Businesses Shaping Philadelphia’s Pastry Scene
A new interactive bakery map is now available to highlight and celebrate the bakers and neighborhood gems that encapsulate Philadelphia’s pastry landscape. The new map is the culmination of a partnership between Visit Philadelphia, Sisterly Love Collective, and the James Beard Award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin. “Visit Philadelphia’s first-ever bakery map allows us to showcase our…
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X-Golf Eyes Springfield for Possible Location on Sproul Road
A new spot for golf lovers could soon take shape in Springfield, with the township’s Board of Commissioners reviewing an application for a franchised X-Golf location, a simulated golf center featuring a restaurant and bar, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. At X-Golf, visitors can enjoy simulated golf courses from across the globe and lessons…
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Shoppers Reminisce About Amazon Fresh After Store Closings
Amazon’s announcement last month that it was closing all of its physical Amazon Fresh stores has stirred the emotions in some shoppers as they search for an alternative, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Philadelphia area, six Amazon Fresh locations closed, with nearly 1,000 workers laid off. That includes an Amazon Fresh…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate shops offer everything from refined truffles and Belgian classics to playful dipped treats and hand-painted bars. Some are longtime family businesses. Others lean creative and unexpected. Together, they show the…
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WSJ: Philadelphia-Based Value Chain Five Below Expands Assortment with More Items Over $5
Philadelphia-based Five Below prices are creeping past $5, as the value retailer has recently added more items that surpass that threshold, with some priced at $20 or more, writes Jennifer Williams for The Wall Street Journal. This is a significant shift for the company, whose name reflects its commitment to selling toys, games, party decorations,…
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