Retail
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Wawa vs. Sheetz? Not anymore. Now It’s Wawa Vs. Buc-ee’s
Wawa vs. Sheetz. That’s the battle we’re used to here in Pennsylvania. But now that Wawa is stretching its legs and expanding nationwide, new competitors are on the horizon. Now it’s Wawa vs. Buc-ee’s, and Wawa is losing, according to a post from the blog Coconut Mama. The blog used nine criteria to judge them…
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Mitchell & Ness Nears Deal to Move Flagship Store in Center City
Mitchell & Ness, the vintage sports apparel retailer, is in the process of likely moving its flagship Center City store to the other side of Broad Street, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the retailer has not disclosed the exact location for the new store, industry sources said Mitchell & Ness is…
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Buckingham Is Home to One of Pennsylvania’s Zero Proof Bars and Bottle Shops
As the sober-curious movement gains momentum, Pennsylvania is seeing an increase in zero proof bars and bottle shops, including one in Bucks County, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Free Spirit, located in the Buckingham Green Shopping Center, offers a wide variety of non-alcoholic products, including Curious Elixirs, Kin Euphorics, Lyre’s Spirits, Parch canned cocktails,…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
\Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-used building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development will bring 130 apartments to the area along with 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is expected to be completed by next…
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Wawa Closes Out 60th Anniversary Year with a Reopening Party
Wawa closed out its 60th anniversary year Dec. 20 with a party. The location was in Ridley Township, the town that hosted the first Wawa store, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Confetti flew while a group of people and mascots held a ribbon cutting, reopening a store at Bullens Lane and McDade Blvd.,…
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Longtime QVC Host Takes Step Back After 13 Years with Shopping Network
West Chester-based QVC host Kerstin Lindquist, who has been with the shopping network for 13 years, has announced her departure, effective Dec. 28, writes Olivia Jakiel for Parade. Lindquist said that the choice to step back didn’t come lightly, but it is an important leap forward for her. In an Instagram post, she said it was…
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New Wawa Superstore Comes to Warrington
Wawa is set to open its newest location in Warrington, reports Jeff Warner for the Patch. The new convenience store will open on December 20 at the intersection of 611 and Street road, just in time for Christmas. The superstore replaces the former 3,200-square-foot store with a considerably larger footprint. The new Wawa boasts 5,585…
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Two British Friends Visited a Wawa for the First Time. Here’s How It Went
Josh and Ollie, two best friends from the UK, travel the world trying new food to introduce to friends back home. The food is reviewed on their YouTube channel, Jolly. Recently, Josh and Ollie stopped at a Wawa. “We heard in Philly they have a Buc-ee’s rival—Wawa. It’s impressive. It could have been called Wow…
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Yardley Refillery: A Beacon for Sustainable Living in Bucks County
Low-waste living is gaining momentum, addressing the growing concern over packaging waste, much of which ends up in landfills, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Enter the Yardley Refillery, Bucks County’s first of its kind, offering a sustainable solution for everyday essentials. Located at 1 South Main Street in Yardley, this eco-friendly shop stocks a…
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Five Below Charts New Course, Returning to Its Roots Upon Appointing New CEO
Five Below has appointed a new CEO, effective December 16, and with an “organizational refocus” are eyeing the beginnings of a turnaround, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After appointing Winnie Park as its new CEO, Five Below founder and executive chairman Thomas Vellios said the company is moving forward with a “refreshed…
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40 More Wawa Stores Planned for Central Pennsylvania
Wawa continues to leave its Delaware County nest as it takes up more territory in the rest of Pennsylvania. Wawa’s central Pennsylvania expansion, with 40 more stores planned there by 2029, is part of a strategy to extend Wawa’s footprint further into the state, even as it expands nationally, writes Gianna for 94.5PST. The first…
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Wawa Pennsylvania’s Largest Private Company, Beating Sheetz
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company, outdoing convenience store competitor Sheetz by $5 billion in revenue last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County company placed 22nd on Forbes’ list of America’s largest private companies in 2024, generating $18.84 billion in revenue. Sheetz placed No. 30 on the list, with an…
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Get Ready for Black Friday: Find Store Start Times in Bucks County
Black Friday, the popular shopping “holiday,” is next week, offering Bucks County shoppers a range of discounts and deals throughout the county, from small businesses on Main Street to bustling malls and big-box retailers, write Gabe Hauari, Danielle Camilli, and Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Most malls and shops in the county…
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Pizza Shop Owner Recalls the Glory Days of the Granite Run Mall
Alessandro Spennato owns Sitaly to Go, a small pizza shop in Wilmington, but if he had a choice, he’d still be spinning dough at the Granite Run Mall in Media, once a popular focal point for the Delaware County community. “At one point, they tell stories that the top floor shook from how many people…
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West Chester-based QVC to Lead Parent Company’s Push into Social Media Shopping
Qurate Retail Group, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, is planning a push into streaming and social media shopping, with QVC leading the charge, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Qurate is also planning on changing its name to QVC Group at the start of next year. Customers of QVC and its sister…
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Wawa, Kelces Team Up for New Commercial That Feature the Couple
A new commercial brings together two of Delaware County’s favorite things—Wawa and the Kelces, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Wawa commercial , actually directed by Kylie Kelce, looks at the post-Eagles retirement life of Jason and Kylie Kelce, as they navigate the demands of family life. In the commercial, Jason uses…
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Philly’s Italian Market Offers an Incredible Selection of Culinary Delights and Much More
The Italian Market in Philadelphia, one of the oldest open-air markets in the nation, offers an incredible selection of culinary delights, from coffee to pastries to fresh meats and so much more, writes Danielle Robles for the Islands. This iconic 20-block market has been a staple of the city’s culture since the 1880s. With its…
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World Market Opens Location in Downingtown with Rave Reviews
World Market opened in Downingtown on Oct. 23, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Located at Brandywine Square at 1050 E. Lancaster Ave., the store sells furniture, home decor, jewelry, gift items, and houseware from across the world. The market also serves food and beverages, which are imported from 50 countries. The building…
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