Retail
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CEO of Trevose-based Rita’s Ice Gets the Scoop on Employees’ Perspectives
Season 11 of CBS’ Undercover Boss will put Rita’s Ice CEO Linda Chadwick behind the chilly tubs of one of her Trevose-headquartered frozen treat kiosks. Ryan Mulligan reported the sticky role-swap for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chadwick’s stint scooping lemon, cherry, and watermelon ices airs on the Jan. 28 edition of the role-swap reality show.…
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Barnes & Noble to Open New Store in Doylestown’s Barn Plaza This September
Barnes & Noble is gearing up for a grand opening in Doylestown’s Barn Plaza shopping center on September 4, 2024, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Despite the exterior lacking signage and the facade still under construction, the project is on schedule, according to Janine Flanigan, Barnes & Noble’s Vice President…
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New Target in Doylestown Sparks Mixed Reactions from Local Business Owners
The new Target store in Doylestown, open for just over a week, is causing mixed feelings among local business owners. Many are cautiously optimistic but wary of the potential impact on their businesses, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. Nerice Kendter of Busy Bee Toys is concerned about overlapping merchandise categories but believes her store’s…
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The Owners of Milk Jawn Are Trying to Build an Ice Cream Empire in Philadelphia
Milk Jawn just recently opened its second brick-and-mortar shop in Northern Liberties to join its first one in East Passyunk. This represents the latest chapter for owners Amy Wilson and Ryan Miller, writes Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Milk Jawn got its start after Wilson began making ice cream as a hobby in her home…
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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th state where its setting down roots. A groundbreaking for the new store in Inwood, West Virginia, is planned for Aug.…
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Wawa Reimburses Richboro Customers for Contaminated Fuel Damages
In a swift response to a recent incident, Wawa has committed to reimbursing customers whose vehicles were damaged by contaminated fuel purchased at their Richboro location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company announced this week that affected customers could see repair reimbursements soon. The incident, which occurred last week, caused numerous vehicles…
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Amazon Fresh Expanding in Bensalem Amid Philadelphia Area Growth
Amazon has confirmed the upcoming opening of an Amazon Fresh store at 1837 Street Road in Bensalem, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Job postings for the new location appeared on Amazon’s website last month, although the company has not yet provided an official opening date. The store has already secured a…
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Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties to Transform Neshaminy Mall
The new owners of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, and Edgewood Properties, have announced plans to redevelop the site, aiming to breathe new life into the half-vacant property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Acquired for $27.5 million from Brookfield Properties, the mall’s transformation will see approximately half of its 1.1 million square…
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Wawa Closes Port Richmond Location, One of the Oldest in Philadelphia, After 45 Years
Wawa closed one of its oldest Philadelphia locations in Port Richmond on Tuesday, July 9, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The store had been open for over 45 years. “While this was a very difficult decision to make, we have determined that this store cannot deliver the experience customers deserve or continue…
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New Target Store to Open in Doylestown Shopping Center
The Doylestown Shopping Center is set to welcome a new Target store, filling the space left vacant since the Bon-Ton Department store closed in 2018, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The new Target will be situated at the western end of the center, on the site formerly occupied by Bon-Ton, the Mercantile, Michelle’s…
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With Sales Up, Wawa Is Taking Over More of the Region’s Grocery Retail Business
Wawa and Wegmans had the biggest increase in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa had the second largest sales increase, with a $76 million bump in revenue for the Philadelphia area. The Delaware County convenience store chain pulls in local sales of $2.35…
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A Philadelphia-area Couple is Turning Louisville Into a Water Ice City
Rodney and Tonya Daisey, a couple with Philadelphia-area roots are the owners of Philly’s Best Frozen Desserts, a water ice and ice cream shop they operate out of Louisville, Kentucky. Since starting the business in 2018, they have worked their way up from renting space from a kitchen incubator project, to a store, a special…
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Quakertown Farmers Market Welcomes New Vendors and Expansions
The Quakertown Farmers Market, affectionately known as “Q-Mart” to locals, continues to evolve with new and expanding businesses, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. Located in Richland Township, the market has recently added several new vendors, with more leases in the pipeline, according to marketing director Sara Hoadley. The latest addition, The Cheaper…
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Iconic Northeast Philadelphia Ice Cream Shop, Twistee Treat, Goes Up for Sale
Twistee Treat, the iconic Northeast Philadelphia ice cream shop, is going up for sale for $150,000, writes the FOX 29 staff. The shop is known for its 27-foot-tall cone-shaped building in Mayfair. Mohammed Nasher, owner of Twistee Treat since last August, said he is preferably looking for a buyer from the nearby community who can…
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New Beginnings for Neshaminy Mall: Paramount Realty Set to Revitalize Bensalem Landmark
Neshaminy Mall, one of Bucks County’s largest and oldest shopping centers, has a new owner. Paramount Realty will finalize the purchase within the next 30 days, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. No specific plans have been disclosed by Paramount Realty regarding the 1-million square foot property located at the crossroads…
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Wawa Begins in the Midwest With It Largest Expansion Ever
Wawa’s largest expansion has begun. The Delaware County convenience store chain broke ground for its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana this month and plans to open up 160 stores in the three states in the next five to eight years, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s a $1.2 billion investment in…
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Marvey Books: A Sweet Little Indie Bookstore in Ardmore
Marvey Books owner Nadia Alawa has been running her bookstore on Cricket Ave. in Ardmore since April 27, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAAVY Main Line. It has a little bit of everything—mainstream bestsellers, mysteries and book club reads, empowerment/wellness/parenting titles, books signed by local authors, children’s classics and more. The focus is on diverse and…
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Two Chester County Towns Home to Flourishing Local Businesses
Everyone knows that small businesses are the backbone of your local community, which is why it’s important to support them in any way you can. In Chester County, these two towns have flourishing local businesses to check out, according to World Atlas. Cities like nearby Philadelphia are carriers of big-name brands and flagship stores, so…
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