Retail
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With an Assist from QVC, Local Dermatologist’s Sun-Protective Clothing Line Shines
Erum Ilyas, a local dermatologist, is growing her sun-protective clothing line, AmberNoon, by leveraging the marketing oomph of West Chester-based QVC. Lisa Dukart shined a light on the details for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Ilyas began her company, Wayne-based AmberNoon, after she learned that certain textile weaves shield UV rays. She officially launched a protective…
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QVC Helps Former Actress Achieve Retail Success by Embracing Her Asian Heritage in Her Skin Care Products
Former actress Jennifer Yen, best known for her role of villainess Vypra on the Power Rangers television show, achieved great success after deciding to take advice from QVC buyers and adjust her skincare product line to showcase her Asian heritage, writes Marli Guzzetta for Inc. magazine. Yen started her beauty brand based on Asian traditions…
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Wall Street Journal: King of Prussia Mall Rebounds Over Summer, But Worries About Fall Continue to Linger
King of Prussia Mall has enjoyed a great summer that saw shoppers return to its stores and restaurants in large numbers, writes Konrad Putzier for The Wall Street Journal. U.S. shopping malls overall have had a good quarter despite the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Retailers and property owners also benefitted from two…
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David’s Bridal Diamond Loyalty Program Reaches Over Half Million Members in the Past Seven Months
Less than seven months after Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal launched its Diamond Loyalty Program, the industry’s first-of-its-kind initiative has reached more than half a million members. The nation’s leading bridal and special occasion retailer launched the reward-based program in December 2020. By July, it had reached the milestone of signing up over 500,000 members. Diamond is…
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Now Wawa’s Got a Sneaker in the Running for Some Lucky Fans
Wawa is releasing a limited-edition Wawa sneakers to 10 fans, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It will be available through an end-of-summer social media giveaway, #WawaRun Gear Sweepstakes. The Wawa sneakers are a Nike Air Max 90 running shoe, with colors and graphics inspired by Wawa. It was built in collaboration with Philadelphia-based…
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Pandemic Made Home Delivery Apps Explode. What Happens Now?
Jeanne Patterson, 67, of Upper Darby Township, went to the home deliveries platform Instacart in the early days of the pandemic, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now she’s a fan. Online ordering saves her hours of shopping, she said. And, she can use the app at multiple stores. “It’s really opened up the…
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Amid a Budding Pennsylvania Cannabis Industry, Green Thumb Industries Opens Its First In-County Dispensary
A new Warminster business is bolstering Pennsylvania’s cannabis industry. Green Thumb Industries, Inc., cut the ribbon this week on Rise Warminster, its first Bucks County cannabis dispensary. Rise Warminster is the chain’s 16th store in Pennsylvania and its 62nd store nationwide. While most of its Pennsylvania brand presence is west of Hershey, the company operates…
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Viva Video in Ardmore Says ‘That’s a Wrap,’ Ending the Video Store Era in the Philadelphia Suburbs
One of the last remaining video stores in the Philadelphia suburbs, Viva Video, has announced it is closing, writes Bill Rohrer for Fox 29 News. Viva Video in Ardmore will permanently eject itself from the home entertainment industry on Aug. 31, replaced by another business. Owner Miguel Gomez opened the store in 2012 after the…
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With Pandemic Woes in Its Rear-View Mirror, Dorman Products Sees Record 2Q21 in Automotive Aftermarket
The second quarter of 2021 was extremely successful for Dorman Products, Inc., Colmar, according to a release on the company’s website. The aftermarket automobile supplier’s $310.6 million performance for the period set a record. The increase represented a 33 percent gain from the pandemic-influenced results of a year ago. Dorman’s 2Q 2021 profitability continues the…
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Signing Bonuses Attract Workers to Wawa, But Not Necessarily Your Local Diner
Current worker shortages have created a job market perk previously reserved for top executives, professional athletes or special workers: the signing bonus. Christian Hetrick reported about the incentive for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Signing bonuses are now commonly being offered to dishwashers, day care teachers, and gas station attendants. Even your neighborhood Wawa is giving $500…
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Recovering from Pandemic, King of Prussia Mall Owner’s Stock Value Rising Back to Fair Value
To few people’s surprise, malls were heavily impacted by the COVID restrictions of the last year and a half, which caused real estate groups connected to malls to take a hit financially. However, with more high-end properties than many of their competitors, Simony Property Group, owner of the King of Prussia Mall as well as…
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Holland Pharmacy — Not a TV Boston Bar — Cited as a Place Where ‘Everybody Knows Your Name’
COVID-19 dampened business’ abilities to provide customers with a personal touch. But a Bucks County pharmacist didn’t let the mandate for physical distance affect her long-term commitment to connecting, reports Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Bonnie Millman has owned Village Shires Pharmacy, Holland, for more than a decade. She’s spent that time managing inventory, scheduling staff, and getting to know her customers on…
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If Willy Wonka Dealt in Toys, Not Candy, His Shop Would Resemble This Doylestown Kid-Centric Business
Fabby-Do Boutique in Doylestown can best be described as a creative café. Its business model is to inspire imaginativeness in children ages two to teens, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The boutique is stocked nearly floor to ceiling with colorful crafts. Presorted kits enable kids to build or fashion something tangible and playable, rather than more paper fodder to tape to the refrigerator door. Parents…
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‘The Local Vapor’ Wafts into New Doylestown Location
The Local Vapor — a retailer of e-liquids, vaping devices, and cannabidiol (CBD) products — is reopening in a new Doylestown location. The shop’s new address is 812 North Easton Road, Unit 7-2. “It’s great to be opening our doors in Doylestown again,” said Ken Cala, Co-Owner and Executive Director of The Local Vapor. “Like most small businesses, we faced some unexpected challenges in the wake of COVID-19,…
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Wawa: Big and Beloved Enough to Offer the Pope His Choice of Hoagie
The cult of Wawa represents the best of what Philadelphia has to offer, writes Meghan McCarron for Eater.com. When the pope visited Philadelphia in 2015, Wawa was heavily involved. The mayor promised the pope his choice of hoagie. Wawa had water during Mass, fed first responders, and had a cardboard Bishop of Rome so people…
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Because Even Upscale Plates Need Silverware, Bristol-based Lenox Corporation Acquires Oneida
Lenox Corporation, headquartered in Bristol, acquired all existing Oneida Consumer LLC branded tabletop products for an undisclosed sum. The two companies, both owned by the private equity firm Centre Lane Partners, have been separate and independent entities. Now, they will serve as complimentary brands under the Lenox label. The Oneida acquisition strengthens Lenox’s grip on the flatware business, given its…
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Unhappy Nappy Purchasers, Including a Levittown Mom, Wrinkle Their Noses Over High Diaper Prices
A shortage in the chemical compound used to make diapers is driving their prices up. Samuel Willings covered the supply-chain cause for NewsTrends 7. Acrylic acid is the propylene-based compound that gives diapers their absorbency. Its production relies on a crop-based component that was negatively affected by a February cold snap in Texas. COVID-19 delays in transport and shipping further bunched up the diaper supply chain. The…
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New BUCKSCO.Today’s Guide Provides a Trail to Bucks County’s Ice Cream Shoppes, Parlors, and Stands
Whether you are just looking for the nearest place to grab a milkshake, or if you have been wanting to find some new ice cream spots beyond the big-name chains, Bucks County has you covered. You can download the full list of ice cream shoppes, parlors, and stands in Bucks County from this page. Here…
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