Retail
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After 40 Years, Dominic’s Shoe Repair in Bensalem Faces Uncertain Future
Dominic’s Shoe Repair, a fixture in Bensalem for nearly 40 years, now faces an uncertain future, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Dominic Mormando, 83, who has spent more than half a century perfecting his craft as one of Bucks County’s last old-time shoemakers, may have to close his beloved shop due to…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize the struggling property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer intends to demolish part of the mall and add residential units along with adding a variety of other uses for the retail…
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This Upper Darby Record Collector Has a Store, But You Shouldn’t Stay Too Long
The owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby has an interesting customer approach: if you must come to his store, don’t stay long and know what you want, writes Beccah Hendrickson at 6abc. Val Shively prefers doing business by mail. “This is a landfill, not a record shop,” he said. The store, open since 1990,…
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Largest Auction of Unclaimed Property in History of Pennsylvania Treasury Starts This Week
The largest auction of unclaimed property ever held by the Pennsylvania Treasury kicks off this Wednesday, with roughly 5,700 items hitting the auction block online, write Heather Grubola and Nydia Han for 6abc. The auction will last through Friday. Items being offered include everything from coins to collectibles and jewelry. “One of my favorite items…
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Bucks County New Age Shops Fulfill Your Metaphysical Needs
The popularity of all things New Age is on the rise in the Philadelphia region, with an increasing number of people exploring interests in tarot cards, crystals, witchcraft tools, and much more, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The resurgence has been attributed to TikTok and people doing some self-discovery and looking to manifest…
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Wawa Hoagie Hacks: 7 Tips for Building a Healthier, Delicious Hoagie
Wawa hoagies are a classic lunch for a reason. They’re customizable, convenient, and satisfying. But can they also be healthy? Absolutely! With a few smart choices, you can enjoy a delicious Wawa hoagie without sacrificing your wellness goals. Let’s take a look at some of the healthy options there are for Wawa hoagie picks, and make sure…
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Amazon Makes Major Announcement About Long-Awaited Willow Grove Fresh Location
Amazon is set to open its Amazon Fresh location in Willow Grove on November 7, Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement comes after years of delays and legal disputes. Amazon signed the lease for a 31,133-square-foot space at the Willow Grove Shopping Center in 2020, but the store’s opening was postponed due…
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Craftery Market Is Bringing Back Its Modern and Unique Market Experience to Doylestown This Weekend
The Craftery Market is bringing back its modern and unique market experience to the grounds of the Mercer Museum in Doylestown this Saturday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. At the handmade artisan market, shoppers will get the chance to discover qnd choose from over 80 carefully curated vendors that will be offering handmade goods,…
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Wawa’s Latest Expansion Takes It Into the State of Georgia
The first Georgia Wawa store has arrived and it is the vanguard of 26 stores planned there in 10 years or less, writes Melissa Locker for Southern Living. The convenience store chain that has been referred to by Food & Wine Magazine as a lifestyle is hoping for a little southern hospitality as it makes…
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Top 5 Wawa Healthy Breakfast Options under 500 Calories
Breakfast at Wawa? Oh yes, you might be surprised, but this dietitian agrees with your idea. It’s quick and convenient, but how about sticking with healthy eating? We can figure out plenty of healthy options. A filling, nutritious and enjoyable breakfast sets the tone for a great day. What are we looking for in a sensible, healthy breakfast option?…
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WSJ: This Laundromat in Philadelphia Provides Much More Than Clean Clothes
Hybrid laundromats are becoming more prevalent throughout the United States, writes Mariana Trujillo Valdes for The Wall Street Journal. Brian Holland, chairman of the Coin Laundry Association, highlights that, “It’s not your grandfather’s laundromat anymore.” Nowadays, some laundromats boast bars, cafes, bakeries, and bookstores. Holland is also a founder of the Laundry Café, which has…
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Reporter Creates Wawa Oral History Looking at Brand Obsession
Adam Clark, an enterprise reporter for New Jersey Advance Media, is not a Wawa fan, and wasn’t brought up around the convenience store chain. But he wondered about other people’s Wawa obsession and decided to tell that story by compiling an oral history, writes Amaris Casttillo for Poynter. In November 2023, NJ Advance Media published…
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7 Healthy Wawa Snacks to Energize Your Day and Satisfy Your Cravings
It’s 3 p.m., and you’re working on that deadline. Or maybe you just picked the kids up from school, and they’re begging for a treat. Yes, it’s 100% snack time, and you need a boost to get through the afternoon. Wawa is conveniently right around the corner, but you’re also trying to work on your…
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Historic Rilling’s Bakery in Warminster to Shut Its Doors Soon
Rilling’s Bucks County Bakery, a treasured Warminster establishment since 1936, is closing its doors, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The owners of the third-generation family business, nestled in the Davisville Shopping Center, are retiring. They want to pursue other interests but may consider re-launching the bakery in another form. Rilling’s is set…
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New June Bakery Set to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Storefront in November
Since July 2021, New June Bakery owner Noelle Blizzard has been running her baking business and she is now months away from opening her first storefront, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. Blizzard started her business as someone without much of a hankering for desserts, but selling croissants, buns, tarts, and more out of Fairmount home…
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Which Grocery Chain Run the Most Bucks County Stores? The Washington Post Knows
Over the past 30 years, the traditional supermarket industry has shrunk due to the handful of big-name grocers that have acquired their smaller local and regional rivals, write Kevin Schaul and Jaclyn Peiser for The Washington Post. According to a Washington Post analysis of OpenStreetMap location data, Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and Albertsons own about one-third…
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Amazon Fresh to Bring New Grocery Experience to Oxford Valley
Amazon Fresh will officially open a new store in Oxford Valley on Thursday, September 26. This will make the fourth Amazon Fresh store in Pennsylvania. The new, affordable grocery store will offer a wide selection of quality groceries and a convenient shopping experience for the community. The store will also create dozens of jobs in…
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Wawa Experimenting With Travel Center Concept in North Carolina
Wawa has built its brand on being a neighborhood community convenience store but now it’s trying a new approach reaching truckers and other travelers on the road, writes Jim Walsh for the Cherry Hill Courier Post, as reported at Delaware Online. The Delaware County-based convenience-store chain is building its first travel center along an interstate…
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