Retail
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Philadelphia’s Oldest Tavern Expands with New Center City Retail Store
McGillin’s Olde Ale House has expanded its footprint with a permanent retail store in Center City, just one block away from the 165-year-old bar and restaurant, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 500-square-foot space is near the site where McGillin’s operated its temporary Holiday Pop Up Shoppe for the past two years.…
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Booked for Life: How a Surprising Career Turn Became a Calling in Doylestown
The manager of the Barnes & Noble in the Barn Plaza in Doylestown shares how an unexpected career path led to a fulfilling life surrounded by books and community. He reflects on the joy of connecting readers with stories and the sense of purpose he’s found in a job he never anticipated. His journey is…
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Wawa Sells Closed Delaware County Store, Along with Six Other Properties
Wawa is selling seven properties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, four that have closed stores and three that are vacant lots, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The portfolio went out to market May 18. It includes a closed Wawa store at 2236 Chichester Ave. in Boothwyn. Wawa is asking $800,000 for the…
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Fans Flock to Dynasty Sports Opening With Allen Iverson, Other Sports Legends
Philadelphia sports fans flocked to the grand opening of Dynasty Sports at Oxford Valley Mall on Saturday to meet several local legends, including Allen Iverson and Donovan McNabb, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Iverson, the eleven-time NBA All-Star, was drafted by the 76ers with the first overall pick in 1996. He later led…
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Urban Outfitters Launches New Retail Concept Amid Nike Partnership
Urban Outfitters, as part of an ongoing effort to reposition its company, is partnering with Nike amid other popular brands, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new retail experience is called On Rotation, and is an immersive lounge and shopping concept. Through its Nike partnership, the local Urban Outfitters will sell more…
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Big Lots in Fairless Hills Reopens Next Month
Big Lots is preparing to reopen its next batch of stores, which will include eleven in Pennsylvania, one of which is in Bucks County, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Fairless Hills location will reopen on June 5, together with other stores across the Commonwealth. The reopenings are part of Big Lots’ “revitalization…
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Walgreens Planning to Close 500 Stores, Including Two Local Locations
Walgreens is planning to shutter 500 stores nationwide this year, including four in the Philadelphia region, with two located locally, writes Lori Comstock for the Bucks County Courier Times. The move is part of the pharmacy giant’s larger plan to close 1,200 stores it calls “underperforming” over the next three years. The cost-cutting “turnaround plan”…
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Wawa Travel Center Catering to Truck Drivers Opening in North Carolina
Wawa’s first travel center catering to truck traffic is opening during the second quarter of 2025 in Hope Mills, North Carolina, reports the staff for Truckers News. The new store is located in a suburb of Fayetteville, not far from Interstate 95. The 4,800-square-foot facility will have six diesel lanes and free overnight parking for…
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Royal Farms Sets Opening Date for New Pottstown Store
Royal Farms is spreading its wings in Montgomery County, the company announced in a press release. The convenience store chain known for its crispy, golden “World-Famous Chicken” will open a new location in Pottstown on June 9, offering round-the-clock access to made-to-order meals, fuel, and grab-and-go essentials. The new location will feature 16 fuel dispensers,…
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USA TODAY 10Best: Peddler’s Village in Lahaska Nominated One Of Best Shopping Centers in America
Peddler’s Village in Lahaska is vying for the title of best shopping center in America as a nominee in USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The winner will be decided by public vote. “USA TODAY 10BEST teamed with a panel of experts to nominate their top picks for the…
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Inside the Eccentric Heart of Award-Winning Wellington Square Bookshop in Exton
Local, independent, and eccentric are all words used to describe the award-winning Wellington Square Bookshop in Exton, which has just earned itself another two accolades from The Philadelphia Inquirer. 20 years ago, owner Sam Hankin was just trying find a space to house his hundreds of books. He never expected to being one of the…
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New Wawa Hoagies Bring a 15-Hoagie Ranking From Worst to Best
Variety, apparently, is the spice of Wawa. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is constantly coming up with new combinations of Wawa hoagies. This ranking looks at the worst to best in some of Wawa’s 15 hoagie choices, based on taste and nutrition, writes Chelsea Falin for The Daily Meal. 15. Wawa Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak…
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New Wawa Stores Being Built Will Serve Retirees in Florida
A new Wawa store and gas station is coming to the Villages of Florida, bringing the Delaware County-based convenience store’s unique offerings to the retirees who live there, writes Jennifer Torres for Gulf Live. Just this week, the Villages-News reported the land was cleared and construction crews were spotted “walking the site.” A second store…
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New Hope Wawa Closed for Six Weeks for Full Remodeling
New Hope customers hoping to pick up their favorite Wawa hoagies or coffee will need to travel out of town for the next six weeks, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. Wawa has started renovations on its West Bridge Street shop and is planning to completely remodel the store to match its latest design standards. It…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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Bensalem Mayor Advocates Housing Inclusion in Neshaminy Mall Redevelopment
Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo hopes to see Neshaminy Mall, long past its heyday, undergo redevelopment to reverse slow sales and reduced traffic, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The once-popular shopping destination lost a sizable portion of its customers when two of its anchor stores closed: Macy’s in 2017 and Sears in 2018. The mall…
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Two Montgomery County Walmarts Set for Big Remodels
Two Montgomery County Walmarts are getting a fresh new look as part of a major national remodel effort, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The West Norriton location on South Trooper Road and the Pottstown store on Shoemaker Road are among 650 stores nationwide — and 26 in Pennsylvania — slated for updates, Walmart announced…
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QVC Shifts to ‘Social Shopping’ Amid National Tariffs and Social Media Popularity
QVC is adapting to a new shopping landscape, writes Jordyn Holman for The Philadelphia Tribune. QVC, currently headquartered in West Chester, began broadcasting as an on-air shopping channel in 1986. With a national shift away from cable TV, QVC experienced a decline in popularity in the late 2010s. Now, the company is navigating an increase…
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