West Chester
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QVC Shifts to ‘Social Shopping’ Amid National Tariffs and Social Media Popularity
QVC is adapting to a new shopping landscape, writes Jordyn Holman for The Philadelphia Tribune. QVC, currently headquartered in West Chester, began broadcasting as an on-air shopping channel in 1986. With a national shift away from cable TV, QVC experienced a decline in popularity in the late 2010s. Now, the company is navigating an increase…
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HSN’s St. Petersburg HQ Listed for Sale as QVC Group Preps for West Chester Move
HSN’s St. Petersburg headquarters has been listed for sale by QVC Group ahead of the home shopping network’s relocation to West Chester’s Studio Park campus, writes Ashley Gurbal Kritzer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company announced its plans to close HSN’s longtime campus in Florida in January, in order to consolidate its operations at…
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Former Eagles Star from West Chester Expands Real Estate Portfolio into Bucks County
Brent Celek, a West Chester resident and former Philadelphia Eagles tight end, recently expanded his real estate portfolio with a Bucks County shopping center, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Celek began preparing for life after football well before his NFL career ended. He opened a restaurant in Philadelphia but grew disillusioned by…
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Nonprofit Status Change for West Chester’s FarmerJawn Does Not Stop Its Charitable Work
Although part of West Chester’s FarmerJawn lost its nonprofit status, founder Christa Barfield assured that the organization would continue its charitable work without interruption, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barfield’s goal is to provide affordable, organic produce and education and training to underserved communities as well as for budding food entrepreneurs. Her work…
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West Chester’s FarmerJawn Receives Cease-and-Desist for Failing to Register as Nonprofit
Christa Barfield, the owner of James Beard Award-winning FarmerJawn, who runs a 123-acre organic farm in West Chester, has been hit with a cease-and-desist for failing to register as a charity, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. The Department of State has directed Barfield to stop soliciting donations for the FarmerJawn and Friends Foundation Fund, FarmerJawn’s…
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QVC Group Eliminates 900 Positions Amid Reorganization as It Relocates HSN to West Chester
As part of a wider reorganization, QVC Group is relocating HSN operations from Florida to its West Chester headquarters and reducing its workforce by around 900 employees, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the company, the layoffs are part of its transition from a multi-year turnaround plan to a growth strategy…
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QVC Spokesmodel Sues Nestle After Injuries from Exploding San Pellegrino Bottle
QVC spokesmodel Susanne Thomson is suing Nestle after suffering injuries from an exploding San Pellegrino bottle, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thomson purchased a six-pack of San Pellegrino bottles, which sat in her basement for three weeks. According to a lawsuit filed last week in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, she placed…
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WCU Welcomes ‘Good Morning America’s’ Robin Roberts as Part of President’s Speaker Series
West Chester University (WCU) will welcome famed Journalist and Co-Host of ABC’s Good Morning America Robin Roberts on Friday, Apr. 4, at 7:00 PM. Roberts will speak as part of the University’s President’s Speaker Series in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Tickets are $20-$55 and are on…
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West Chester-Based QVC Group Names Media Veteran Alex Wellen as First Chief Growth Officer
West Chester-based QVC Group has named media veteran Alex Wellen as its first-ever chief growth officer, effective immediately, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The hire marks a shift for the home shopping company from stabilization and recovery to expanding its U.S. business. Wellen will lead the company’s growth efforts across social selling,…
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WCU Men’s Basketball Continues Milestone Season Into NCAA Tournament
The West Chester University Men’s Basketball has continued its record-breaking season with the beginning of the NCAA Division II Tournament, writes Elijah McDow for Main Line Today. WCU will enter the national tournament this month, after success at the regional Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC). The Golden Rams’ season began on Nov. 8 with consecutive…
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West Chester-Based QVC Group Shifts Focus to Social and Streaming Platform Growth Amid Declining Revenue
West Chester-based QVC Group reported a nearly $1.3 billion operating loss for the fourth quarter, with total revenue falling six percent to $2.9 billion, writes Nate Delesline III for the Retail Drive. Overall in fiscal 2024, total revenue decreased by eight percent to $10 billion, down from $10.9 billion in 2023. The company noted that…
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As West Chester’s Fullthrottle Grows Rapidly, New CEO Aims for Even Faster Growth
West Chester-based Fullthrottle.ai is one of the fastest-growing companies in the Philadelphia region, but new CEO Ken Kennedy wants to go even faster, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kennedy took over leadership at the advertising technology company in February, replacing co-founder David Regn. Most recently, Kennedy served as chief operating officer for…
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Chrisetta’s Kitchen Offers West African Cuisine Out of West Chester Church
West Chester’s culinary scene has recently expanded with the opening of Chrisetta’s Kitchen, writes Cara Corridoni for Hello, West Chester. Started by chef Chrisetta Nyepan, Chrisetta’s Kitchen offers traditional Liberian cuisine out of the basement of First Presbyterian Church. Nyepan learned to cook in her adoptive mother’s kitchen in Liberia and later in her Philadelphia…
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Historic Bistro Now Called ‘The Pear’ Reopens in West Chester
The historic Blue Pear Bistro has officially reopened in West Chester as simply The Pear, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant was originally named The Blue Pear Bistro, which closed in 2019 after the death of owner Jim Barnes. After five years of vacancy, the space was recently renovated by restauranteurs Nick…
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Chester County Honors Life of Fred de Long, Director of Willistown Conservation Trust’s Farm Program
Fred de Long, 55, of West Chester sadly passed away on Jan. 21 after liver transplant complications, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. de Long was the director of the Willistown Conservation Trust’s community farm program. He was also a teacher, writer, farmer, and mentor to many. He created the program for the Willistown…
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Qurate, Parent Company of West Chester-Based QVC, Rebrands as QVC Group
Qurate, the parent company of West Chester-based QVC, officially changed its name to QVC Group, and is now trading under “QVCGA,” “QVCGB,” and “QVCGP” symbols, writes David Moin for the Women’s Wear Daily. The “rebranding” is an “important milestone in our nearly 50-year evolution as a collection of leading retail brands,” said David Rawlinson II,…
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Cinnamon Bun Business Takes Off in West Chester, Offering a Delicious Treat in Every Bite
West Chester-based Hank’s Cinnamon Buns shows that every bite of a cinnamon bun can be delicious, not just the cinnamon-sugar center or icing-top, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Instagram-based microbakery is run by former DJ Ron Davis. In the five years since starting his bakery business, Davis has transitioned from a weekend…
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Nothing Stops Former West Chester Resident from Attending Eagles Games, Not Even Death
Former West Chester resident Craig Taulman has let nothing stop him from being a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan, including death, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. 45-year-old Taulman watched the game every Sunday and had a basement bejeweled with team gear. “He was watching the Eagles until the week he died,” said his wife, Karen. Sadly, he…
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