Retail
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Rite Aid Warrington Store Up for Sale in Wake of Bankruptcy Filing
The Warrington Rite Aid is among several locations in the region up for sale amid the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In a strategic shift, Rite Aid is not selling the properties themselves but their leases. The Warrington location is among those affected. The impact of…
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New Wegmans Store Set to Open in Yardley Continues Trend of Retail Space Efficiency
Wegmans Food Markets is set to open its second Bucks County store in Yardley on March 20, writes Marian Zboraj for the Progressive Grocer. The Yardley store continues the company’s trend of opening smaller-format stores. The East Coast grocer previously opened locations that were as large as 150,000 square feet, but in 2021, the retailer…
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New Owner of Upper Darby-Based Bernie’s Pretzels Looking to Capture Bazaar Memories
An iconic moment at the former Bazaar of All Nations in Upper Darby for Greg Murray was the smell of Bernie’s soft pretzels and cinnamon buns baking, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “That was a good memory,” said Murray, of Drexel Hill. Though the Bazaar has been gone now for three decades, replaced…
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Grocery Prices in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Soar Above National Average
Grocery prices have continued to climb in 2023, and both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have recorded some of the sharpest increases in the nation this year, writes Mark Huffman for Consumer Affairs. According to a Consumer Affairs analysis, grocery prices increased by 5.3 percent nationwide in 15 analyzed categories year over year. Pennsylvania took the top…
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Why Feeney’s in Feasterville is the Go-To Destination for Unique Christmas Decorations
According to Yelp, Feeney’s in Feasterville is the highest-rated Christmas shop in Bucks County, writes Gianna for 91.5 PST. The popular shopping destination is the place to go if you are looking to elevate your Christmas décor for this year. The holiday store has a large following across the entire area, according to the many…
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UrbanSun in Doylestown, Sister Store of Serendipity Shops, Caters to Youth Fashion
The newly opened UrbanSun in Doylestown, the sister store of Serendipity Shops on Main Street, caters mainly to younger shoppers, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. Nicole Beltz, who co-owns both stores, and her business partner Ryan Miller noticed an increase in young shoppers on the streets of Doylestown. Their growing presence at Serendipity, which…
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Revitalization of Neshaminy Mall: Fusion Gyms to Transform Former Macy’s into Sports Facility
Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall is set to undergo a significant transformation as the former Macy’s store will soon be redeveloped into a state-of-the-art gym and sports facility, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Fusion Gyms, a rapidly growing brand with existing locations in Northeast Philly and Fairless Hills, is poised to sign a lease for…
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Out of Gift Ideas? Here Are Several Unique Items You Can Get Right Here in Bucks County
Bucks County is home to many curated shops, skilled vendors, and a vibrant arts scene, all of which are a great source of unique gifts, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. One beautiful option is the annual Mercer tile ornament from The TileWorks in Doylestown. This limited-edition Christmas ornament honors one of…
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Doylestown Barn Plaza Revamp: Brixmor Property Group’s Plan for New Dining and Retail Spaces
Amid the influx of changes in the Doylestown Barn Plaza, the shopping center’s leasing company has a redevelopment plan for the former sites of the movie theater and Applebee’s, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The leasing company, Brixmor Property Group, recently submitted the proposed plan, which includes demolishing existing theater…
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Opening Date Announced: Wegmans Yardley Unveils Sushi Pod and More in Updated Store Design
A date is set for the opening of iconic grocery chain Wegmans in Yardley, its second location in Bucks County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 88,000-square-foot store will debut on March 20 in the Prickett Preserve Shopping Center, smaller than the average 100,000-square-foot store. The decrease in size is…
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Willow Grove Mall CEO Believes New Consumers ‘Value Experiences Over Goods’
Joseph Coradino, CEO of PREIT, owner of the Willow Grove Mall, took a hard look at its portfolio well before the onset of the pandemic, replaced department store anchors at some of its super-regional malls, and started selling properties that were not achieving minimum sales levels, writes Al Urbanski for the Chain Store Age. The…
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Bucks County Christmas Tree Farms Promote the Joy of Cutting Your Own
While 70 percent of Americans will buy plastic trees this holiday season, many Bucks County tree farms are encouraging celebrants to cut down their own, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bob Colavita of Colavita Christmas Tree Farm in Lower Makefield emphasizes the unique joy of cutting your own tree. …
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New Britain Rite Aid Joins Growing List of Closing Bucks County Stores
A New Britain Rite Aid is joining other Bucks County locations in shutting its doors, writes Ed Doyle for TapintoDoylestown. On Nov. 29, the location of the New Britain Rite Aid in the Town Center will be closing for good. Employees say they were only given a two-week warning ahead of the store…
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Analysis Reveals Which Retailers Offer the Highest Discounts on Black Friday
Black Friday shopping – one of America’s most treasured holiday traditions – is changing, as sales are starting earlier, even weeks ahead of the actual day, writes Richie Bernardo for WalletHub. To stay ahead of the competition, many retailers slash prices and offer promotions, much to the delight of us, the shoppers. So which stores…
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Christmas Village in Center City is Back For the 2023 Holiday Season
Saturday, November 18, marked the return of Christmas Village in Center City, reports Katie Katro for 6abc. Each year, a collection of entrepreneurial vendors set up shop near City Hall and display their items for people to see and buy. “A lot of small businesses don’t necessarily have brick-and-mortar retail stores, so events like this…
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David’s Bridal Dresses Couple Who Won Luxury Second Wedding After One Transitions
Conshohocken’s David Bridal helped to make Sarah and Jenna Capp’s second wedding a very special celebration, writes David Chiu for a PEOPLE exclusive. The couple won a luxurious wedding in Mexico through Maybelline’s national competition. After their dream wedding in Mexico in 2022, actor Jonathan Bennett and TV host Jaymes Vaughan wanted to help other…
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New Barnes & Noble Set to Open Next Year in Doylestown’s Barn Plaza
Get ready to hit the books! Barnes & Noble is set to open in Doylestown’s Barn Plaza Shopping Center next year, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Maria Pace of Brixmor Property Group, which owns the Barn Plaza, Barnes & Noble will occupy the remaining portion that previously housed…
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Owners of Bernie Robbins Jewelers Retire, Hand Over Reigns of Iconic Business to Employees
Harvey and Maddy Rovinsky, the longtime owners of Bernie Robbins Jewelers in Newtown, have decided it is time to retire, writes Kyle Morris for Fox Business. As part of their plans, the couple will transfer ownership of their Newtown business as well as two other locations – Villanova, and Somers Point, New Jersey – to…
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