Retail
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Rally House to Open New Store in Warrington’s Valley Square
Rally House, a sports apparel chain, is poised to open its newest Bucks County location in Warrington’s Valley Square shopping center, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The 14,900-square-foot location will be strategically placed across from Wegmans. Further boosting its regional presence, Quakertown is also gearing up for the grand opening of Rally…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop in February, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to take on…
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Breyers, the Ice Cream Company Founded in Philadelphia More Than Century Ago, Could Be Sold or Spun Off By Unilever
Nearly 160 years ago, William Breyer started hand-churning ice cream in Philadelphia. His creation, which he sold to his neighbors, was made in a huge bucket equipped using a paddle that was operated by an outside handle. Today, Breyers is part of an $18.4 billion ice cream unit within Unilever, which is looking to sell…
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Mercatino Pronto! Brings Italian Essentials and Quick Meals to Dublin Town Center
Grab-and-go Italian market Mercatino Pronto! made its grand opening on April 3 in Dublin Town Center, marking its second location, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The 1,400-square-foot quick service market is owned by the operators of Mercatino Italiano, which has another store in Quakertown and is planning to open a third location in nearby…
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Plumsteadville’s Tague Lumber Calls for 300 Volunteers for Unique World Record
Plumsteadville’s Tague Lumber is seeking 300 people to assist it in beating a world record, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. On April 25th, the lumber yard is setting the stage for a timber-tapping extravaganza, aiming to rally a crowd of more than 295 folks to knock on wood in unison. It hopes to surpass…
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Wegmans in Yardley Gears Up for Grand Opening
The Wegmans in Prickett Preserve is officially opening its doors this morning at 9 AM, writes Daniella Heminghaus for the Bucks County Courier Times. Employees are preparing behind the scenes. The supermarket will include all departments, along with in-store dining. The location employs 415 staff members. The development where the Wegmans is located houses…
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Doylestown’s Gourmet Food and Jewelry Shop Celebrates the Power of Women Entrepreneurs
A Doylestown gourmet food shop, cafe, and joint jewelry shop Wheat & Vine Provisions honors Women’s History Month with the power of female friendship, according to 6 ABC. Jessica Jackson shares the space with longtime jeweler Sarah Cornwell, who makes her creations on-site. When Sarah opened her jewelry shop a year ago, with…
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Warminster Towne Center Welcomes Back Famous Footwear
After being closed for a month due to extensive renovations, Famous Footwear in the Warminster Towne Center is back in business with a new look, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. When the store at 940 Street Road first closed, residents were wondering what could be the reason and if the store would reopen. They…
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Nike’s First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Philadelphia Gets Approval
Less than a month after Nike submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to propose the first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia, it has received unanimous approval, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This comes after the project received pushback from the Historical Commission’s Architectural Committee. Nike made some…
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Zulily, Defunct Former Sister Company to West Chester-Based QVC, Gets New Owner
Beyond Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, has acquired the intellectual property and brand assets of Zulily, a defunct former sister company of West Chester-based QVC, writes Rick Morgan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last week’s acquisition is the latest turn in an eventful year for the online retailer which officially closed in December…
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Owner of King of Prussia Mall Transforms America’s Oldest Mall into Mall of the Future
While the fate of malls in the U.S. remains uncertain, there are still certain malls like the King of Prussia Mall that are not only thriving but continuing to grow. Simon Property Group, the owner of the King of Prussia Mall, is hoping to have similar success with The Southdale Center in suburban Minneapolis, writes…
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New Retail, Food Vendors Coming to Quakertown Farmers Market
Quakertown Farmers Market in Richland Township welcomed several new tenants to its lineup in recent months, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The expansive shopping venue also known as “Q-Mart” to locals also has several prospective tenants whose leases are being finalized. The newest addition to the market is Evil Empire House of Horrors,…
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Yardley Wegmans Nears Grand Opening at Prickett Preserve
Wegman’s at the Prickett Preserve Shopping Center is gearing up for its grand opening just two weeks away, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. Store staff are preparing by stocking shelves, training, and testing equipment. The 88,000 square foot grocery store is still seeking applicants. The Yardley Wegmans will employ 415 people, comprising…
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Newtown Gears Up for Eco-Friendly Wawa Store and Gas Station
Construction for a Wawa store and gas station in Newtown could begin soon, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. According to Newtown Township Supervisor John Mack, Provco is finalizing the land development plan to make way for the 5,500-square-foot store. Once the plan undergoes its final review, a pre-construction meeting will be held…
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Tesla Warminster Showroom Opens, Its First in Bucks County
Tesla recently opened a showroom in Warminster, the company’s first for electric-powered vehicles in Bucks County, writes Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new dealership is located across the street from Archbishop Wood High School. This is Tesla’s sixth dealership in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The owner of the nine-acre property that…









































