Retail
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Launches First Fanatics Collectibles Store with Formula 1 Flair
Bryn Mawr native Michael Rubin called on Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton to make the new Fanatics flagship store unforgettable, writes Trace William Cowen for Complex. Thousands of fans packed London’s Regent Street on Friday for the debut of the first-ever Fanatics Collectibles flagship store. The 9,000-square-foot shop is a new hub for trading card…
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Get Ready, Chester County! Trader Joe’s Has More Locations Coming Your Way
Trader Joe’s has officially confirmed two new locations coming to Chester County: one in Berwyn and one in Exton, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine. While we already knew the arrival of Berwyn, Exton’s confirmation is fresh. The Berwyn store will be at 550 Lancaster Avenue in the Berwyn Shopping Center, taking over the former…
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Explore Charming Bucks County’s Top-Rated Bookshops for Your Next Page-Turner”
With Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, there is no better time to explore these local gems and find your next page-turner, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. Farley’s Bookshop, located at 44 South Main Street in New Hope, is one of the crown jewels of this charming town. Family-owned and full of character, Farley’s offers…
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Philly Pretzel Factory Founder Talks Party Trays as Marketing Powerhouse on ‘Take-Away with Sam Oches’
Dan DiZio, founder of Philly Pretzel Factory in Bensalem, has been in the pretzel business since he was 11, when he started helping a neighbor sell pretzels on the street, comments Sam Oched for NRN. In 1998 he co-founded his business after finishing college and has since grown it to include 170 locations, mostly on…
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A New Doo-Wop Wawa Will Blend Into the Wildwood Scene
A new Wildwood doo-wop Wawa will feature an architectural style consistent with the iconic 1950s and 1960s architecture recreated elsewhere in the Jersey Shore community, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wildwood officials asked Wawa to include the architecture in the new store, according to the Cape May County Herald. The store, replacing a…
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Finesse Current Fashion Trends with Timeless Pieces of the Past At These Philly Vintage Shops
With vintage clothes and accessories rising in popularity, Philadelphia’s many vintage stores offer the perfect way to mix current fashion trends with timeless pieces of yesteryear, write Alex Tewfik and Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Moore Vintage Archive in Queen Village draws hobbyists from near and far with its curated collection, deeply rooted in fashion…
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Fusion Gym Project at Former Macy’s in Neshaminy Mall Canceled
A plan to transform the shuttered Macy’s at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem into a Fusion Gym has fallen through, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhury scrapped the plan after permitting hurdles. Instead, he opened another Fusion Gym in Warminster, marking his second location in Bucks County. “They…
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Finkles, ‘The World’s Most Unusual Supply House,’ Closes in Lambertville After Over Century in Business
Finkles in Lambertville, also known among the locals as “the world’s most unusual supply house,” closed its doors for good on January 4 after 107 years in business, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “It’s very sad to me that this beautiful, special, incredible place that’s so unique and so valuable is coming to an…
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Two More Wawa Philadelphia Stores Are Closing This Month
Even as Wawa expands, seemingly everywhere, two more of its Philadelphia stores are closing, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Northeast stores are within two miles of each other. A store at 6506 Frankford Ave. will close April 22, followed by a store at 6919 Castor Ave. on April 24. The newest…
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Beleaguered Franklin Mall at Bucks County Border Up for Sale
Franklin Mall, the beleaguered super mall at the border of Philadelphia and Bucks County, is on the market for a new buyer, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Once one of the East Coast’s biggest shopping destinations, the lightning bolt-shaped mall is a shell of its former mega-mall glory. Its value has…
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Kimberton Whole Foods Expanding with New Warehouse Project in Uwchlan Township
Kimberton Whole Foods is continuing to expand with plans to add 17,500 square feet of warehouse space at Hankin Group’s Haywood Business Park in Uwchlan Township, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily Local News. The family-owned and operated organic grocer expects to move into the space it leased in the fall. “As our business continues…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below Pauses Orders from China Amid Tariff Escalation
Five Below has suspended shipments from China due to the ongoing tariffs situation, write Reshmi Basu and Carrington York for Bloomberg. Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk sent a letter to suppliers on behalf of the Philadelphia-based discount retail chain announcing that it will be suspending cargo shipments. “In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively paused…
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New Wawa In Newtown Continues to Take Shape
Construction of the new Wawa convenience store and gas station in Newtown is moving forward as planned, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The signature red and white sign is now up, alerting thousands of drivers on the busy Newtown Bypass to the upcoming arrival of the new store. The 5000-square-foot building is also taking…
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Monkey’s Uncle in Doylestown Offers Nostalgia and Opportunities for Young Adults with Special Needs
Monkey’s Uncle in Doylestown offers a unique selection of retro sports apparel, while creating opportunities for all, writes Howard Monroe for CBS News Philadelphia. The shop was founded 15 years ago by Derrick Morgan and his wife, and has quickly become a local institution. “We are a retro vintage inspired Philly sports boutique,” said Morgan.…
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Wawa’s Pickling the Menu; Fans Seem Pretty Happy About It
Wawa pickles can go with anything so the Delaware County convenience store chain has added two pickle varieties to their menu, writes Robin Shreeves for Allrecipes. The pickle options tie in well with Wawa’s approach that just about every order can be customized. Instagram’s @snackwithzach was the first to notice that Wawa had added a…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop on Thursday, February 1, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to…
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Wawa Starts Work on First Truck Stop Travel Center in North Carolina
It’s a Wawa store on steroids, an 8,400 square-foot giant that dwarfs its Wawa store siblings that are typically less than 4,000 square feet. Even a “Super” Wawa is under 6,000 square feet, writes Jeff Deminski for 94.5 PST. It’ll have 20 spaces for gasoline, with six lanes dedicated just for diesel. The first Wawa…
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Joann Fabrics Stores Are Closing; Here Are the Best Local Alternatives in Philly
The announced closure of all 800 Joann Fabrics stores was a blow to crafters and sewers across the nation, but Philadelphia offers plenty of alternatives to take its place, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Approved Textiles is a relative newcomer to Philadelphia’s Fabric Row. It specializes in supporting “slow fashion” by offering sustainably…
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