Retail
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Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Set to Open Oct. 10
More than a year after Nike announced plans to open its first World of Flight store in the U.S. right here in Philadelphia, we now have an official opening date of Friday, October 4, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Philadelphia will be joining Beijing, Mexico City, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with…
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Wawa Prototype Store in New Jersey a Sign of Things to Come
A new prototype design for a Wawa store debuts for the first time in New Jersey on Thursday, reports silive.com. The Salem County store redesign, at 245 S. Broadway in Pennsville, has made appearances in other states since it was first unveiled two years ago. The Wawa exterior has a V-shaped steel column and asymmetric…
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Trolley Barn Public Market Welcomes New Faces Amid Vendor Changes
The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown is celebrating its fifth anniversary while undergoing several changes, including the addition of new vendors, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. One original tenant recently left the market, as Black River Farms Vineyard & Winery closed its Black River Wine Bar on Sept. 21. The space the…
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Center City Shoe Store Owner Finds Creative, Positive Way to Respond to Recent Act of Vandalism
Steve Jamison is living a childhood dream as the owner of his own store, Blue Sole Shoes on Chestnut Street in Center City, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Since opening his storefront in 2007, Jamison has had to overcome a number of challenges, including The Great Recession in 2008 and vandalism during the social unrest…
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General Mills Executive Doug Martin to be Wawa’s ‘Brand Architect’
Doug Martin, a General Mills marketer, has been appointed Wawa’s new chief marketing and brand officer, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Notice of Martin’s hire was announced in an internal letter sent to Wawa employees from CEO Chris Gheysens. Martin will oversee Wawa’s brand, advertising, marketing, loyalty, and consumer insights. He will also…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition
Philly Pretzel Factory, the popular soft pretzel chain based in Bensalem, is preparing to introduce desserts to its mainly salty snack menu, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which recently completed the acquisition of Bristol-based Cone Guys, an ice cream cone manufacturer, is planning to launch water ice and soft serve…
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Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?
Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Schaller started his Wawa career 23 years ago in the accounting department and has progressed through leadership roles since then. For the…
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High-End Women’s Boutique Joan Shepp Moves to New Rittenhouse Square Location
Joan Shepp, the high-end women’s boutique in Philadelphia, is moving from its Chestnut Street location to a new space in Rittenhouse Square, writes Lisa Lockwood for Women’s Wear Daily. The popular shop has been a fixture in the city for 54 years and has helped establish Philadelphia as a destination for luxury shopping. The retailer…
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Philly Designer Opens New Boutique in Kensington With Handmade Military-Inspired Clothing
Hamid Holloman, a noted menswear designer, recently celebrated the opening of his new boutique storefront in Kensington, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. At Holloman Handmade, Holloman gives makes vintage attire stylish. Specifically, he makes handmade military-inspired clothing with repurposed materials, such as raw denim, vintage feed sacks, and kantha fabric from India. “I do…
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Newest Wawa Signature Hoagie a Saquon Barkley Favorite
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley now has his own signature hoagie at Wawa and for a limited time, you can give it a try, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The signature hoagie honor is just the latest in a series of accomplishments for Barkley. He rushed for 2,000 yards, performed stunts like…
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Villanova University Wawa Store Has Opened on Campus
Returning Villanova University students won’t have far to go when Wawa cravings hit. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain has opened a Villanova Wawa store on the campus, writes Hanah Hammond for CSP Daily News. “We’ve officially opened at Villanova University, bringing our [next-generation] design into the Connelly Center renovation just in time to welcome…
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Wonder Food Hall Expanding Into Three Delaware County Locations
Wonder food halls are rapidly expanding in the Philadelphia region and there are plans for three Delaware County locations, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In total, Wonder is planning to open 12 more sites in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties by the end of 2025. It currently has seven Wonder locations open. In…
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WSJ: Urban Outfitters Sees Higher Second Quarter Sales and Profit, But Warns of Stronger Tariff Impact
Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters reported higher sales and profit in the second quarter, but expects a stronger impact from tariffs than previously projected, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. According to Chief Operating Officer Frank Conforti, the apparel and home goods retailer now expects tariffs to reduce gross margins by 75 basis points in…
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Never Been to Buc-ees? Here’s How It Compares to Wawa
If you live in the Delaware Valley, chances are you know Wawa like the back of your hand. It’s where you grab your morning coffee, a hoagie on the run, or that late-night snack you swear you didn’t need. Wawa isn’t just local either, it’s grown into a powerhouse with more than 1,000 stores across…
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Wawa Rival Sheetz Is Making Its Moves on Wawa’s Territory
As Wawa expands into central Pennsylvania, traditionally Sheetz territory, Sheetz is also expanding eastward into traditional Wawa territory, writes Anitra Johnson for USA Today, as reported in phillyburbs.com. It’s opening a new location in Downingtown, Chester County, in a closed Rite Aid near an existing Wawa. Sheetz is known for its touchscreen-order burgers, fries, and…
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West Chester Food Cooperative Gets Ready for Grand Store Opening
West Chester Cooperative is taking steps to finally open an in-person grocery store, writes staff for The Daily Local News. The cooperative currently collects funds from over 70 member-owners as well as community donations. Both sources of income support the construction of a new storefront, where shoppers will be able to buy fresh, local groceries…
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Fashion District Owner Macerich Partners with CBRE to Fill Vacant Storefronts at Mall
California-based Macerich has partnered with real estate services firm CBRE to fill vacant storefronts at the Fashion District, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There has been plenty of uncertainty regarding the future of the Fashion District after debuting just months before the pandemic, which drastically reduced foot traffic. The property’s then-owner, Philadelphia-based PREIT,…
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Philadelphia-Born Insomnia Cookies Surpasses 300 Location Threshold Worldwide
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie brand, now has more than 300 locations worldwide, reports Christie Ileto for 6abc. What started as Seth Berkowitz’s “midnight munchies” when he was a student at the University of Pennsylvania is now a globally successful business. Currently, Insomnia Cookies has locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.…
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