• New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations

    New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations

    Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. Up until this Monday, ready-to-drink cocktails were only available to purchase in Pennsylvania liquor stores. The bipartisan legislation was signed into law by…

  • Sports Connection in Doylestown Offers Huge Collection of Sneakers – Both New and Used – and Sports Cards

    Sports Connection in Doylestown Offers Huge Collection of Sneakers – Both New and Used – and Sports Cards

    Sports Connection in Doylestown is the perfect place to visit if you are looking for new shoes for the new school year, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The shop offers a vast collection of all the in-style sneakers, including the Phillies/Nike collaborations, that are available in new or used. Some of the used…

  • New Barnes & Noble Store in Doylestown Officially Opens Its Doors with Ribbon Cutting

    New Barnes & Noble Store in Doylestown Officially Opens Its Doors with Ribbon Cutting

    The new Barnes & Noble store at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday to an enthusiastic crowd of patrons, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “I am beyond honored to be here today as the manager of our first store in this area,” said Doylestown resident Sean Curran…

  • Move Over eBay, IKEA Enters the Secondhand Furniture Market

    Move Over eBay, IKEA Enters the Secondhand Furniture Market

    IKEA is making moves in the online second hand market, reports ESG News. The company, which has its US headquarters in Conshohocken, launched a pre-owned peer-to-peer platform. The platform allows customers to sell used IKEA furniture directly to other customers. Customers can exchange furniture for payment or for IKEA vouchers with a 15 percent bonus. The platform…

  • New Barnes & Noble Coming to Doylestown’s Barn Plaza

    New Barnes & Noble Coming to Doylestown’s Barn Plaza

    A new Barnes & Noble store will open its doors on September 4 at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The new location will showcase the new design being used in the most recent Barnes & Noble stores, featuring the best of books, toys, games, and gifts the national bookseller…

  • Wawa ‘Cheers to Classrooms’ Toasts Teachers With Free Coffee

    Wawa ‘Cheers to Classrooms’ Toasts Teachers With Free Coffee

    Wawa, Inc., announces its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative is back toasting teachers and school staff with free any size hot coffee from Monday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The offer is available at its Mid-Atlantic operating area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Wawa toasted educators in Alabama…

  • Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September

    Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September

    Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are excited to open our first store in Central…

  • Amazon Fresh Finally Opens in Bensalem: Key Details for Shoppers 

    Amazon Fresh Finally Opens in Bensalem: Key Details for Shoppers 

    Amazon Fresh has officially opened its doors in Bensalem, attracting a large crowd, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Located at the Brookwood Shopping Center, the high-tech supermarket launched on August 22, following years of anticipation and rumors.  The grand opening featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a $10,000 donation to Philabundance, and…

  • 8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets

    8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets

    Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…

  • Nomad Supply Company in Doylestown Reinvents Itself to Thrive in Challenging Times 

    Nomad Supply Company in Doylestown Reinvents Itself to Thrive in Challenging Times 

    Nomad Supply Company, a cornerstone of downtown Doylestown, is embracing change to ensure its future success, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Founded five years ago by Chris Blackway, Nomad has always been more than just a skate and surf shop—it’s a vibrant community space celebrating art, music, and adventure.  Despite…

  • New Plant Shop and Gourmet Soda Bar Bring Refreshing Vibes to Downtown Sellersville 

    New Plant Shop and Gourmet Soda Bar Bring Refreshing Vibes to Downtown Sellersville 

    Downtown Sellersville is welcoming two new women-owned businesses, Just One More Plant and The Fizzy Fern, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.   Just One More Plant, formerly located in Quakertown, is a boutique specializing in houseplants, pottery, and gardening accessories  The shop’s relocation marks a new chapter for owner Erin Volovnik,…

  • Bensalem Welcomes 42,000 Square Foot Amazon Fresh: Opening Date and Location Details 

    Bensalem Welcomes 42,000 Square Foot Amazon Fresh: Opening Date and Location Details 

    Amazon Fresh is set to open its highly anticipated 42,000-square-foot grocery store in Bensalem this Thursday, August 22, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The store is located at 1837 Street Road, conveniently situated near I-95 and Parx Casino.  Although the store was built in 2021, Amazon paused its expansion of Fresh locations…

  • Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences

    Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences

    King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2022 poll reports as much as 29 percent of shoppers visit physical locations less than they did before…

  • Main Line’s Best Consignment Shops Will Have You Covered this Fall

    Main Line’s Best Consignment Shops Will Have You Covered this Fall

    Consignment shops on Montco’s Main Line offer every style at discount prices, writes Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. With baseball and barbecues in full effect, it can be easy to forget that cooler weather is just around the corner. When the weather turns and leaves start to fall, these Montgomery County…

  • New Whole Foods in Doylestown Nears Completion: What We Know So Far 

    New Whole Foods in Doylestown Nears Completion: What We Know So Far 

    Residents of Doylestown eagerly awaiting the grand opening of the new Whole Foods Market may need to exercise more patience, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.  Since the announcement in fall 2022, the grocery giant has kept tight-lipped about an official opening date.   Construction, which began last winter at the Barn…

  • Amazon Fresh Set to Open in Bensalem After Lengthy Delays 

    Amazon Fresh Set to Open in Bensalem After Lengthy Delays 

    Amazon Fresh is set to open its new Bensalem store on August 22, after extensive delays left the project in limbo, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice.   Located at 1837 Street Road in the Brookwood Shopping Center, the 42,000-square-foot grocery store will operate daily from 8 AM to 10 PM offering affordable groceries with…

  • Spirit Halloween Opens New Locations Across Bucks County for 2024 Season

    Spirit Halloween Opens New Locations Across Bucks County for 2024 Season

    Spirit Halloween has risen once again like a zombie from the old bones of former superstores nationwide, including several in Bucks County, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The stores started opening earlier this month, with some already receiving customers and others getting ready to open their doors soon. Several Bucks County…

  • For Convenience, Wawa Ranked 2nd on Best US Retailer List

    For Convenience, Wawa Ranked 2nd on Best US Retailer List

    An annual ranking of America’s Best Places to Make a Purchase includes five convenience stores, with Wawa ranked 2nd in the group. Newsweek and Statista joined forces to rank the 200 best retail places, surveying 7,000 shoppers between February and March covering 40 industries, reports NACS Magazine. The top three to 10 retailers that had…