Retail
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As Macy’s Plans for Nationwide Closures, Are Bucks and Montco Stores Spared?
The future of the Macy’s stores at Oxford Valley, Willow Grove, and Montgomery malls remains uncertain amid the department store chain’s plans to close 150 stores nationwide, write Julia Gomez and Peg Quann for the Bucks County Courier Times. The locations considered “underproductive” by the chain will close by 2026, and at least 50…
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Step Back in Time at Mechanicsville’s Best of France Antiques
Best of France Antiques in Mechanicsville doubles as a retail destination and roadside attraction, writes Olivia Harrison for The Signal. When antique collectors and passersby approach the store on Route 202, they are met with eight-foot-tall dinosaur statues. This prehistoric decoration is only a taste of the whimsical experience that Best of France has…
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New Grocery Outlet in Jamison Promises Big Savings with Grand Opening Offers
Jamison is welcoming a new grocery store that offers shoppers a bang for their buck, aptly named Jamison Grocery Outlet, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The grocery store, located in the Warwick Square Shopping Center, had its grand opening last week. The 25,000-square-foot store is run independently by Bay Area-based store operators…
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Bristol Borough’s Comeback: How Winning a Small Business Contest Changed Everything
Ever since Bristol Borough won a contest in 2016 to revitalize its main thoroughfare, the Bucks County town has experienced a renaissance, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Just under a decade ago, the now-booming Mill Street had over 50 percent vacancies in storefronts. This is all thanks to the Small Business Revolution…
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From Target in Abington to Their Callowhill Wedding, a Couple Celebrates Their Journey to Love
The wedding of Nzinga Gocking and Vidalina Rodriguez at Location 215 in Callowhill in late spring was a celebration of the couple’s decade-long relationship, writes Taylor Carson for Philadelphia. The couple first met while they were both working at Target in Abington, and they had their first date at Johnny Rockets on South Street in…
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A Small Bookshop on Lansdale’s Main Street is a Hub for Black Culture and History
When author Shaykh Anwar Muhammad moved to the Lansdale area, one of the first things he noticed was that there was a dearth of places to learn Black culture and history, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. To fill that need in the community, in 2017 he opened his own small bookshop specializing in Black literature…
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Nike To Open First Jordan Brand World of Flight U.S. Store in Center City
Nike is planning to open its first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight Store in Center City, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. The company submitted documents to the Philadelphia Historical Commission to confirm its plans to open the new store at 1617 Walnut Street in Rittenhouse Square. The building has nearly 7,000-square-feet of…
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WSJ: This Valentine’s Day, Some Philadelphians Are Opting to Choose Their Own Gifts
This Valentine’s Day, some Philadelphians have opted to choose the gifts their partners will present them on the most romantic day of the year, writes Suzanne Kapner for The Wall Street Journal. The act of self-gifting is on the rise. This is the case for Lena Parsell, an art director in Philadelphia, as the Christmas…
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Is Bucks County Getting Its First Lidl? Inside the German Grocer’s Expansion Plans
Popular German grocer Lidl is again considering opening its first location in Bucks County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The discount supermarket retailer previously considered opening a 29,136-square-foot grocery store in Warminster, in the old Pathmark property on York Road where a Tesla store is expected to open soon. Lidl also intended to develop…
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Up for Grabs: Neshaminy Mall’s Search for a Buyer Reflects Wider Retail Real Estate Challenges
Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall is up for sale due to an increase in vacancies, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Neshaminy is among the countless malls struggling in the nation to compete with the online shopping marketplace. MSC’s Douglas Green, who represents a potential buyer, says that this compounded with consumers seeking more…
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The Latest Thing From Wawa? Prefabricated Drive-Thru Stores
Are you ready for a Wawa prefabricated drive-thru store? The Delaware County convenience store giant is planning four locations, writes Erica Scalise for The U.S. Sun. Though its first standalone drive-thru store opened more than two years ago in Bucks County, these prefabricated stores can be built and set up quickly, helping Wawa as it…
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Emmaus’ Let’s Play Books Bookstore Could Be Closing After Decade in Business
Let’s Play Books Bookstore in Emmaus, one of the most popular local bookshops in the Lehigh Valley, could be closing for good after a decade in business, writes Tanya Basu for The Morning Call. “I’m getting emotional even talking about this,” said owner Kirsten Hess. “We’re struggling with what to do with Let’s Play Books.”…
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Construction Complete: Wegman’s New Store in Lower Makefield Awaits Grand Opening March 20
As the new Wegman’s in Lower Makefield Township is getting ready for its grand opening on March 20, construction for the building’s exterior has been completed, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. The 88,000 square foot store’s operations team is currently setting up the store, training on-site employees, and testing recipes and equipment. …
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New Lotus Eletre Model Offers Formidable Horsepower Blended with Ultramodern Technology
The 2024 Lotus Eletre R, the high-performance variant of Lotus’s all-electric SUV, offers perfect blend of formidable horsepower and ultramodern technology while also rivaling Tesla’s efficiency and sophistication, writes Dan Neil for The Wall Street Journal. The vehicle, which is assembled in Wuhan, China, is the first all-electric Lotus of the company’s post-petroleum era. Do…
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Philadelphia Jeweler Steven Singer Makes $1 Million Engagement Ring Offer to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating in August 2023, and the high-profile relationship has left many people talking. While engagement and marriage has not been publicly discussed by either party, it hasn’t stopped others from doing so, including Philadelphia jeweler Steven Singer, writes Jessica Yakubovsky for PHL 17. Singer has already made an offer…
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Explore Terrain: The Nature-Inspired Retail Haven at Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University is bringing mother nature to Doylestown, reports Alex Butler for PHL 17. Terrain, an enchanting home goods and garden retail destination offers an “experimental approach” to the shopping experience. The store works in tandem with the college’s agricultural foundation and sells fresh produce grown on campus. The location offers…
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Another One Bites the Dust! Rite Aid in Doylestown Shopping Center Closes Jan. 16
The Rite Aid in the Doylestown Shopping Center is joining the list of Bucks County locations closing their doors, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. The pharmacy is slated to close on Jan. 16 amid the chain’s bankruptcy proceedings. Warrington’s Rite Aid also announced its fate last week. The property formerly occupied by the…
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Bella Hadid Spotted Shopping at New Hope’s Ditto Vintage
New Hope’s Ditto Vintage is getting the star treatment, thanks to supermodel Bella Hadid, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Shop owner Jessica Schuyler was surprised when Hadid, her favorite fashion icon, came into her store last October. Schuyler has been following her for years and tells the Bucks County…
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