Retail
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Kieffer’s Appliances in Lansdale is Your Go-To Resource For Appliances in the Tri-State Area
In business for over 100 years, Kieffer’s Appliances, which is located in Lansdale, Montgomery County, has always been a go-to resource for trade and residential customers looking for appliances in the tristate area. One of the owners of Kieffer’s Appliances, Jace Kieffer, has talked about the company’s long-standing history as a premier appliance resource in…
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Because Even Santa Has Elves to Help with Toy Assembly, Thompson Toyota Offers Seasonal Help
Bucks County gift-givers take note: If you have ever struggled with assembling a child’s Christmas toy — laboring mightily over fitting Tab A into Slot B — there is help available for the 2021 holiday season. Kate Fishman, in the Doylestown Patch, profiled the assistance being offered by Thompson Toyota. The Doylestown car dealerships have…
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Holiday Shopping Season is Already in Full Swing at King of Prussia Mall
With more than three weeks left until Christmas, the holiday shopping season is already in full swing at King of Prussia Mall, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6abc. “We’re seeing a lot of bags, a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of people, which for us really translates to a great holiday season,” said Todd Putt, King…
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Delaware County Residents Weigh in With Observations, Advice for Holiday Shopping
This year’s holiday shopping will require more than the usual patience, whether its gift buying or finding ingredients for holiday meals, writes Rick Woelfel for Delaware Valley Journal. With supply chains strained, some store shelves are empty and online items delayed. Brad Wilson of Drexel Hill, who orders groceries online, notices that availability seems to…
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Willow Grove is Home to PA’s Last Full-service Sears, But There’s Not Much Left in There
Once the largest retailer in the country, Sears is currently gasping its last breaths in Pennsylvania, with only one full-service department store still standing, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located at Willow Grove Park, the store is a shadow of its former self. What was once a vibrant and crowded location now has…
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Wawa Is Tops in PA for Revenue Among Private Firms, 29th in the Nation
From humble beginnings in Delaware County, Wawa has now grown into the largest privately owned company in Pennsylvania based on revenue. It is the 29th largest privately owned company in the country, according to Forbes, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It was one of six Pennsylvania firms that made the top 100 on…
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Norman’s Hallmark of Newtown Township: Making Holidays Warm and Fuzzy for 82 Years
Holiday shoppers have been turning to Norman’s Hallmark for eight decades, picking out special cards, unique seasonal decorations, and heartfelt gifts. The Newtown Township-based family business may be well established, but it shows no signs of slowing. Chris English profiled its ongoing success for the Bucks County Herald. What began as a single store launched…
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Fir Sure! Bucks County Is the Place for Your Freshly Cut Christmas Tree
Maybe it’s the hunt in finding one. Maybe it’s the calorie burn in felling one. Whatever your reason, there’s nothing like the adventure of finding a freshly cut Christmas tree to kickstart the holiday season. Bucks County has plenty of places for this annual adventure, reports American Towns. Vendor Address Details McArdle’s Holiday Farm 4316…
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Black Friday Recommendations from WalletHub: Where to Get the Biggest Bang for the Buck
Black Friday is one of the country’s most treasured holiday traditions. With the ongoing threat of COVID-19, however, some retailers are upping the ante on luring in-person shoppers back to their brick-and-mortar stores. The following shopping tips from WalletHub may save consumers time, stress, and dollars. According to a new WalletHub report, the best Black…
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Paoli Native’s Sneakers Are Foot Locker’s Newest Kicks
Bungee Oblecení sneakers by designer Darrell Alston, a Paoli native and Conestoga High School grad, made their official debut earlier this month at the Foot Locker in King of Prussia, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These sleek shoes are made from leather and suede and, in some cases, trimmed with faux animal skin.…
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Pawn Shop Business Booms in Pandemic But It’s Not Why You Think
The pandemic has been good for pawn shops, writes Mike D’Onofrio and Taylor Allen for Axios Philadelphia. Sales and loan redemptions have spiked in the past year and a half, says Stanton Myerson, owner of Lou’s Jewelry & Pawn in Upper Darby. “Sales were brisk because people had nothing to do but spend money. ……
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Wawa, Looking Ahead, Plans for as Much Convenience as It Can
Wawa is doubling down on its status as a convenience store, allowing customers to avoid the store completely, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Customers can order on their phone, have coffee brought to their cars, use a drive thru, get hoagie home delivery, and if you have to go inside, use a self-checkout…
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Oxford Valley Mall Closes for Thanksgiving, Enabling Employees Some Family Time
Simon Property Group, owner of Oxford Valley Mall, will keep all of its shopping centers closed on Thanksgiving Day, write Samantha McDonald and Shoshy Ciment for Footwear News. The company will reopen Oxford Valley Mall and its other properties to the public on Black Friday — which is expected to see large crowds return to…
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National Retail Federation Consumer Survey Shows Spirited Sales for Halloween
Consumer spending on 2021 Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation annual survey. “Americans plan to spend more than ever to make this Halloween a memorable one,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers have implemented a…
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Amazon Plans to Add Nearly 4,000 Seasonal Jobs in the Philadelphia Region for Holiday Rush
Amazon is planning to fill 3,900 seasonal jobs in the Philadelphia region, joining numerous companies that are now bulking up ahead of the holiday rush, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The jobs will start at $18 per hour and include signing bonuses of up to $3,000 that will be paid in installments…
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Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Wedding Planning App
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has launched David’s Bridal Planning App, the first-ever comprehensive wedding planning mobile app. The new app adds to the company’s already impressive suite of wedding planning tools and resources. It is available in the App Store and Google Play store and allows users to create their own custom wedding website that is…
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Wawa Adds Self-Checkout Kiosks as Customer Time-Saver
The next new thing at Wawa — self-checkout, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa has installed kiosks in 61 convenience stores. The kiosks allow customers to buy coffee and hoagies without needing a cashier. The company plans to continue adding them out to more locations, according to Wawa spokesperson Lori Bruce. All new…
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Greco Promotions, Doylestown, Steps Up as Lead Supplier to Travis Manion Foundation Heroes Run
Greco Promotions, the Doylestown supplier of branded products and screen-printed/embroidered apparel, has become an integral part of the 2021 9/11 Heroes run. It is supplying 1,700 medals and other gear for the October 3 event. The Travis Manion Foundation organizes the fundraiser, one of several military and law enforcement outreaches it heads nationwide. The foundation…
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