Retail
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Mobile Order Pickup Windows Replacing Wawa Drive-Thrus
Wawa is abandoning its drive-thru experiment, replacing it with mobile order pickup windows called Fly Thrus, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County convenience store chain is also planning larger travel centers to go with the ones already open in North Carolina, Indiana, and Ohio. The mobile pickup windows will be part…
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Dave & Buster’s Set to Open Massive New Location in King of Prussia
A major entertainment destination is about to open its doors in Montgomery County. Dave & Buster’s announced in a press release that it will officially debut its new King of Prussia location on May 25. The new location will bring a mix of arcade gaming, dining, and sports viewing to one of the region’s busiest…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food
USA Today has announced the top 10 finalists in its “Best Gas Station for Food” competition, writes Bill Shannon for WTAJ, as printed in yahoo! news. Delaware County-based Wawa, Altoona-based Sheetz, and York-based Rutter’s are all in the running, It’s Wawa’s first time on the Top 10, according to USA Today’s prior lists of top…
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Big Changes Planned for Plymouth Meeting Mall as Developer Eyes Sports Complex
A major redevelopment vision taking shape in the region could soon have a big impact in Montgomery County, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developer Dean Adler plans to transform aging shopping malls, including Plymouth Meeting Mall, into vibrant mixed-use destinations anchored by youth sports facilities. At Plymouth Meeting Mall, Adler’s proposal calls…
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Toughkenamon Greenhouse Celebrates A Near Century of Vibrant Plant Growth
Whalen’s Greenhouses in Toughkenamon has been growing millions of plants for Philly-area retailers for nearly a century, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. Set across 140,000 square feet of greenhouse space, the company sells wholesale plants to garden centers and landscapers. The team grows a wide range of seasonal plants and flowers, from Easter lilies…
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Secondhand Shop in Warminster is a Bargain Hunter’s Dream Paradise
Warminster is home to Holy Redeemer Thrift Shop, a secondhand store bursting with treasures just waiting to be uncovered, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Walking through the sliding automatic doors, shoppers are greeted by a well-organized, open layout, with overhead lights shining in every corner. The furniture section boasts a wide collection of items to explore,…
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New Perkasie Thrift Store Opens, Supporting Community Members in Need
Revivals Thrift is a new secondhand store opened by a local church, which recently celebrated its grand opening in Perkasie at the former Freed Glass building, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new thrift spot will help support the community, with 100 percent of its proceeds given to the Revivals Outreach Center to assist with its programming. The center offers free services…
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New King of Prussia Showroom Lets Shoppers Test ‘World’s Greatest Modular Sofa’
King of Prussia continues to grow as a retail destination, with Los Angeles-based 7th Avenue opening a new experiential showroom at the mall this month, the retailer announced in a press release. The appointment-first showroom officially opens April 17 and is designed to give customers a hands-on look at the brand’s modular sofas. The expansion…
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These Bucks County Bookstores Are the Perfect Place to Find Your Next Read
For readers looking to add some new options to their To-Be-Read list, there are several independent bookstores around Bucks County with plenty of books to explore, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. The Next Chapter Bookstore is a cozy spot in Sellersville owned by a mother and daughter duo. They offer a variety of used books for…
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Philadelphia Vision Center in Germantown Thrives As Sister Stores Close Around It
While most of its sister stores have closed, Philadelphia Vision Center in Germantown has kept families coming back for 40 years thanks to affordable prices, walk-in service, and a philosophy to always listen to its customers, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. The small business, now independent and no longer part of a chain, provides eye…
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West Chester’s QVC Group Asks for More Time to File Annual Report as Financial Woes Mount
West Chester-based QVC Group is seeking additional time to file its annual SEC report as it grapples with debt talks and concerns over its future, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The home shopping giant, the parent company of QVC and HSN, said in an SEC filing earlier this week that it cannot complete its fiscal year 2025 10-K report “within…
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Philadelphia is Home to 2 of the Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Whether you are looking for somewhere to buy delicious cookies or cupcakes, Pennsylvania isn’t short on great bakeries. The Keystone has compiled a list of the 13 best bakeries in Pennsylvania. In addition to the bakery selections, The Keystone staff also made recommendations on what to order and a Yelp review that highlights what makes…
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Costco to Begin Selling Wine, Beer, Canned Cocktails at Warminster Location
After getting approval for a liquor license transfer, Costco plans to start selling wine, beer, and canned cocktails at its Warminster store, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move is part of a larger push by the warehouse club, one of the nation’s largest wine sellers, to get into the wine and beer…
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Costco Eyes Alcohol Sales at King of Prussia Store
Shoppers at King of Prussia’s Costco may soon be able to add wine or beer to their bulk-buy runs, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The retail giant is working to expand alcohol sales in Pennsylvania, including plans tied to its King of Prussia location through a pending liquor license transfer within Upper Merion…
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Croydon-Based Pickle Business Opening Second Store in New Hope
The owners of the renowned Croydon pickle spot, Giovanni’s Dillicious Pickles, recently announced on social media that they will be expanding their business to New Hope, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The new retail storefront at 1270 South Main Street will offer a variety of Giovanni’s jarred products, with over 60 pickle flavors to choose from. According to the owners and operators, the Truitt…
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Doylestown Couple Who Met in Simply Fresh Petition to Keep it Open
Doylestown residents Mare Kremser and Don Berk began their love story in an unconventional location: a grocery store. The pair, who both lived just a few blocks from the Simply Fresh by McCaffrey’s on West State Street, decided to meet for their first date at the small market seven years ago, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier…
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Author Takes Heat When One of Her Characters Orders a Wawa ‘Sub’
An award-winning rom-com author who dared to have one of her characters order “a sub” from Wawa is taking some online heat, but she’s sticking to her guns, writes Emily Bloch from The Philadelphia Inquirer. And Now, Back to You, a book from B.K. Borison, about two competing meteorologists in Baltimore, is winning general praise…
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