Retail
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What Should Replace Oxford Valley Mall? More Than 80 Bucks County Residents Weighed In
If Bucks County residents had their way, Oxford Valley Mall would become part restaurant district, part entertainment hub, part town center, and in at least one memorable case, part brothel. It is a wish list that says something real about where this community is, and where it thinks the mall should go. The backdrop matters.…
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What Past Present Future Meant to Ardmore, and Why Its Closing Matters
A longtime Ardmore storefront known for its colorful mix of art, crafts, jewelry, gifts, and conversation is preparing to close after five decades in business, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Past Present Future, located at 15 Lancaster Ave., will close once owner Sherry Tillman sells through the remaining inventory. Merchandise has been marked…
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Paul Beale’s Flowers in West Oak Lane Has Been a Philadelphia Family Legacy for 55 Years
In Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood, a flower shop has been quietly marking life’s most important moments for 55 years, and it’s still very much a family affair. Paul Beale’s Flowers was founded on May 1, 1971, by Paul Beale Sr. and his wife, Altermese. Before opening the shop, Paul had spent 15 years managing Stein’s Florist in Philadelphia,…
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Conshohocken Bridal Boutique Closes After 45 Years as Amazon and SHEIN Squeeze Out Local Shops
For 45 years, brides from across the region walked through the doors of La Bella Moda in Conshohocken and walked out with a dress, a memory, and a story to tell. That chapter is now closed, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bridal boutique founded by Italian immigrant Lena Pagano in 1981 shut…
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Why Polestar Philadelphia Is Outgrowing Its King of Prussia Showroom
Polestar Philadelphia is on the hunt for a new home, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The search says something about where both the brand and its King of Prussia neighborhood are headed. The electric vehicle brand, operated locally by Long Motor Co., is actively scouting sites in the region after outgrowing its…
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7 Healthy Wawa Snacks to Energize Your Day and Satisfy Your Cravings
It’s 3 p.m., and you’re working on that deadline. Or maybe you just picked the kids up from school, and they’re begging for a treat. Yes, it’s 100% snack time, and you need a boost to get through the afternoon. Wawa is conveniently right around the corner, but you’re also trying to work on your…
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A New Era Begins: Plymouth Meeting Mall Is Being Reborn as a Town Center
For nearly 60 years, the Plymouth Meeting Mall has been one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable landmarks. Now, after decades of watching foot traffic thin and storefronts empty, the property readies for the most dramatic reinvention in its history. From Retail Icon to Ghost of Its Former Self The Plymouth Meeting Mall was the third…
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Which Wawa Coffee Has the Most Caffeine? The Answer May Surprise You
Wawa customers choose their coffee for all kinds of reasons. Some want the smooth taste of Cold Brew. Others prefer a handcrafted latte or a flavored iced coffee. But if your goal is simple – getting the most caffeine for the least money – the answer depends on whether you’re optimizing for total caffeine or…
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than four decades of service at the corner of Route 73 and Brick Road, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa described the decision as the result of a…
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Worst Wawa Parking Lot Is Right Here in Montgomery County
While Wawa reigns as the go-to spot for quick bites and convenience, its parking lots often fall short of perfection, writes Gianna for 94.5 PST. Recently, the Philadelphia Magazine made a list of the top five worst Wawa parking lots in Greater Philadelphia, and while several turned out to actually be in New Jersey, the…
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More Than a Mall: 7 Reasons Why the King of Prussia Mall Thrives While Other Regional Malls Struggle
Across the country, shopping malls are fighting for relevance. Once-busy corridors and courtyards now sit quiet. Anchor department stores have vanished. In many communities, the phrase “dead mall” has become shorthand for a retail model that failed to keep up with changing consumer and retail trends. And yet, one mall continues to break from that…
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The Untold Story Behind King of Prussia Mall’s Massive Rise
Most people think of the King of Prussia Mall as simply a giant shopping destination. That undersells it. The Montgomery County retail complex is part luxury district, part suburban landmark, part economic engine, and part time capsule of American mall culture. Beneath the designer storefronts and crowded food courts is a surprisingly strange history that…
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$100M Redevelopment Aims to Turn Plymouth Meeting Mall Into Montco’s Next Town Center
A major transformation is on the horizon for the Plymouth Meeting Mall, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based LA Partners, formerly known as Lubert Adler Real Estate Funds is under contract to purchase the 110-acre property. The firm plans to invest more than $100 million into redeveloping the aging Montgomery County site…
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Reclectic Closing in Philly, Reopening Bigger at Willow Grove
Reclectic is packing up in Northeast Philadelphia and heading to Montco, where it will debut a significantly larger store at Willow Grove Park Mall next month, writes Kristin Hunt for The Philly Voice. The discount concept, operated by URBN, sells a mix of new and gently used apparel from brands including Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, Free…
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King of Prussia Mall Is the Best Mall in the United States According to StudyFinds
A new study by StudyFinds names the King of Prussia Mall as the best mall in the whole country, writes Joe Kelly for Cat Country 107.3 WPURFM. The King of Prussia Mall is a favorite shopping experience for both Pennsylvania and New Jersey residents. The experts at StudyFinds said that even though many of the…
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps through a breakfast order she’ll eat in the car. Someone grabs a hoagie that they swear tastes “just like it used to,” even if they’re not totally sure that’s true…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Is Staging a Dramatic Comeback in Montco Through a Bold New Partnership
Retail rarely gets second acts, but Bed Bath & Beyond might just be the exception, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home goods store is returning to physical retail in the region, and Montgomery County is once again part of the story. The beloved chain, which filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and shuttered…
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Wawa Ranked in Top 30 on Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Largest Family Businesses
Wawa has secured its spot among the most powerful family-owned companies in the country, and for anyone who has ever made a late-night hoagie run or grabbed a coffee on the way to work, it probably comes as no surprise. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain landed at No. 26 on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Largest…
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