Retail
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10 Peddler’s Village Stores People Can’t Stop Talking About
Peddler’s Village has long been one of Bucks County’s most recognizable destinations, but the Village increasingly feels less like a traditional shopping center and more like a discovery experience. Visitors are not simply shopping. They are exploring. Browsing. Sampling. Looking for stores and experiences they cannot easily find online or replicate at a mall. That…
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Philly Sports Retailers See Merchandise Sales Surge Amid Sixers, Flyers Playoff Runs
With the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers both in the midst of their respective second round playoff series, local retailers are seeing a boom in sales, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lloyd Sixsmith Sporting Goods owner Ed Smith said sales at his Northeast Philadelphia store increased 20 percent in the past week.…
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These Three Bakeries Are Some of Bucks County’s Best
The Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County included, is filled with bakeries selling delectable bakes like freshly baked cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fritz Bakery, which has locations in Langhorne and Bensalem, is known for its sticky buns topped with cream cheese icing. The family-run bakery first opened in Croydon…
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Doylestown’s Haring Brothers Meats Named One of the Best Butcher Shops in Pennsylvania
One Bucks County spot is among 41 prime butchers and meat markets in Pennsylvania that are offering a cut above to their communities, writes Leigh Green for the PA Eats. Haring Brothers Meats in Doylestown is an incredible source of meat that has been offering beef, pork, poultry, veal, lamb, and seafood for the past…
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Bucks County-Based Bakery Makes Some of Best Sticky Buns in the Area
Fritz’s Bakery, which has been a Bucks County mainstay for nearly half a century, is a local hidden gem that makes some of the best sticky buns in the world, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. The bakery is located in both Langhorne, Bensalem, and Fairless Hills. In addition to its iconic sticky buns, they also…
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Local Malls Adapt or Close as Consumer Needs and Desires Change
Mike Fenn, 45, grew up in Delaware County and hung out as a teenager at the Granite Run Mall, the Springfield Mall, and King of Prussia. He and his friends frequented GameStop, Electronics Boutique, Suncoast Video, and Showcase Comics, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Malls “slowly died out or they went exceptionally high-end…
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Ardmore’s Suburban Square Sees Surge in Demand with New Retail Additions
Ardmore’s Suburban Square has reached full occupancy following a surge of new leasing activity, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months, a leasing surge brought 13 tenants to the popular open-air retail center. The growth aligns with the completion of Coulter Place, a 131-unit residential development that added 20,000 square feet…
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Doylestown Record Store is the Perfect Spot to Find Your Next Favorite Vinyl
With the popularity of vinyl records soaring among younger generations, Siren Records in Doylestown is the perfect place to find some new tunes, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. If you’re looking for CDs, vinyl records, cassettes, or DVDs, the store has a vast collection spanning every genre of music, both in new condition and slightly used. A step through…
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A Look at the Rise and Fall of Bucks County’s Favorite Malls
The era of bustling malls and overflowing food courts is drawing to an end. A trip through history reveals the rise and fall of Bucks County’s beloved shopping destinations, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the 1960s, five malls graced the Philly region, including Bensalem’s Neshaminy, and within just a few years, the mall scene doubled. Langhorne’s Oxford Valley opened as existing malls…
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Coming Full Circle: New Owner Brings Fresh Vision to the Ivyland Country Store
One of the enduring treasures of Ivyland Borough is the Ivyland Country Store. Operating since 1874, the store has provided a variety of goods and services to the community over the years and is held in high regard by Ivyland residents. For the past 26 years, Jim Primodie owned and operated the location as a…
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Ice Cream Shop Opening Location at Buckingham’s Former Candlewyck Site
Popular Flemington, N.J., ice cream shop Humdoo Ice Cream is opening its second location in Buckingham at the site of the former Candlewyck Pub and Restaurant, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “This is beyond exciting,” said founder Gabriella Truppi. “This has been in the works for two years. I looked at so many locations. I’ve come close on many of them. So to be able to announce…
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Developer Shares Vision for Neshaminy Mall’s New Era
As Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall hits the market amid decreased foot traffic and increased retail vacancies, one developer has a vision on how to boost its popularity, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhary bought the mall’s former Macy’s to open his state-of-the-art fitness facility. He says that…
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Your Next Great Read Awaits at One of These Bucks County Bookstores
There’s nothing quite like a good book! You can venture to far-off places (real or fictional) and experience incredible adventures from your couch. Luckily, there’s no shortage of independent bookstores in Bucks County where your next adventure can be found. Newtown Bookshop, located at 2120 South Eagle Rd, is filled with books for everyone. Customers…
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Center City Retail Rebounds, But Still Short of Pre-Pandemic Peak
Vacant retail spaces in Center City have declined in recent months, but occupancy still remains below the pre-pandemic peak in 2019, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a new survey released by Center City District, 84.2 percent of retail spaces in Center City are currently filled, an improvement from six months ago…
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Bensalem-Based Pretzel Company Opens Location on Drexel Campus
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing its signature salty snacks to Drexel University, with a new location in the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building, writes Carter Blake for The Triangle. The new store is opening on the heels of the campus’ Wawa closure in January, followed by the closures of El Taco and D.P. Dough in February.…
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Walmart Investing Big in Montco with Store Remodels and Faster Shopping Tech
Walmart is bringing a wave of upgrades to Montgomery County, with three local stores set to undergo renovations as part of a broader statewide modernization effort, writes Donna Rovins for The Reporter. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 32 stores across Pennsylvania, including locations in Lower Salford Township, Hatfield, and Cheltenham Township. The updates…
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The Wawa Statistic Nobody Believes, Until You Do The Math
Wawa says it serves 1 billion customers every year. When I ask people to guess that number, they always come in low. Way low. No one lands near it. The real figure, 1 billion customers, gives people pause. At first glance, it sounds impossible. The U.S. has about 330 million people. Wawa operates in a…
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Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why
Most convenience store chains follow a familiar path. Go public. Scale fast. Answer to shareholders. Wawa took a different route, and that choice still shapes every store, every shift, and every customer experience. Wawa is privately owned. The Wood family, descendants of the company’s founders, holds approximately 59 percent of the company’s shares. Employees own…
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