Retail
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Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?
Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Schaller started his Wawa career 23 years ago in the accounting department and has progressed through leadership roles since then. For the…
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Fort Washington-Based Toll Brothers Opens Its Latest Upscale Community in Collegeville
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has opened its latest upscale community, Boxwood, in Collegeville, with ten luxury single-family homes priced at $1 million or more, according to a staff report from GuruFocus. The luxury home builder is offering prospective buyers four- to five-bedroom homes, nestled along a single cul-de-sac. Designed for modern living, the Boxwood community…
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Luxury Apparel and Accessories Brand ALO Coming to Suburban Square in Ardmore
ALO, the luxury apparel and accessories brand that is well known for its signature studio-to-street philosophy, is coming to Suburban Square in Ardmore, according to a press release from Kimco Realty. The 3,278-square-foot space next to Apple will officially open on Friday, September 12. ALO will celebrate the occasion throughout the weekend with grand opening…
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New Businesses Announced Plans to Open Stores in The Village at Newtown
A few businesses, including CAVA and Lovesac, recently announced plans to open locations in the Village at Newtown Shopping Center on Eagle Road, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. CAVA is a fast casual chain that’s known for its Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. This will be the restaurant’s first Bucks County location, and it will have 17…
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Kelly Cook on Leadership, Gratitude, and Lessons Learned at David’s Bridal
David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook’s story is one of gratitude, resilience, and constant learning, writes Nicole Kirichanskay for Inside Retail. She took the helm earlier this year, helping steer one of the country’s most recognizable bridal retailers through an evolving retail landscape. Cook first joined the King of Prussia company in 2019 as Chief Marketing…
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Oaks-Based Naturaz Expands to H-E-B Stores in Texas, Looking to Raise $1M to Fuel Growth
Naturaz, a hair care company based in Oaks, will expand to Texas supermarket giant H-E-B in November, marking its first market beyond the Mid-Atlantic region, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Mumbi Dunjwa, owner and founder, said that customers will find Naturaz vegan hair products in over 400 locations. Since its 2018 launch,…
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WSJ: Urban Outfitters Sees Higher Second Quarter Sales and Profit, But Warns of Stronger Tariff Impact
Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters reported higher sales and profit in the second quarter, but expects a stronger impact from tariffs than previously projected, writes Katherine Hamilton for The Wall Street Journal. According to Chief Operating Officer Frank Conforti, the apparel and home goods retailer now expects tariffs to reduce gross margins by 75 basis points in…
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Resurging Barnes & Noble Returns to Jenkintown’s Noble Town Center
Barnes & Noble is making a comeback in Montco, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The national bookseller will open a brand-new location at the Noble Town Center in Jenkintown, filling the void left when its Willow Grove store closed a few years back. The addition comes as part of the shopping center’s renovation at…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Opening of King of Prussia’s Netflix House
Mark your calendars, King of Prussia’s Netflix House officially opens on November 12, writes Michael Tannebaum for the Philly Voice. The 100,000 square foot attraction will transform the former Lord & Taylor space into a hub of immersive entertainment centered around the streaming giant’s hits. The new venue will feature everything from Netflix-inspired mini golf…
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Wonder Food Hall Expanding Into Three Delaware County Locations
Wonder food halls are rapidly expanding in the Philadelphia region and there are plans for three Delaware County locations, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In total, Wonder is planning to open 12 more sites in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties by the end of 2025. It currently has seven Wonder locations open. In…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers
The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in the country, the mall is set to welcome a wave of new tenants this year. Several of these are making their debut in the Philadelphia area. Among the newcomers is…
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Sheetz Breaks Ground in Limerick, Bringing Wawa Rivalry to Montco
Sheetz, the Western PA convenience store and Wawa rival, is finally planting a flag in Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Limerick Township officials recently approved the project, and construction is well underway at the corner of Ridge Pike and Swamp Pike. The location is just down the road from a super Wawa.…
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Burlington Stores Opening Third Bucks County Location in Warrington
Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, is coming to The Shops at Valley Square, Route 611, in Warrington. This will be the department store company’s third Bucks County location, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The national off-price retailer is well known for offering brand-name merchandise at consistently low prices.…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Launches Personalized Gift Shop Online
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is adding a personal touch to wedding shopping. The retailer has partnered exclusively with Personalization Mall to launch a new “Personalized Gifts” section on their site, the company announced through Newswire. The collection debuts with more than 100 customizable items from monogrammed robes to quirky cocktail napkins. Hundreds more options…
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Narberth’s SHIFT Offers Eco-Friendly Choices, Supporting Low-Waste Living on Main Line
Women-owned and operated, SHIFT in Narberth offers refills, secondhand finds, and sustainable alternatives to everyday products, helping to support low-waste living on the Main Line, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Eleisha Eagle, the co-founder of SHIFT, was recently named a 2025 Tory Burch Foundation Fellow, joining a select group of 50…
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Wawa’s New Travel Center In North Carolina Set To Be Largest Format Facility To Date
Wawa will open its first-ever travel center in Hope Mills, North Carolina, making it the Delaware County company’s largest format facility to date, according to a staff report from the Charlotte Stories. The 8,000-square-foot complex at 630 Chicken Foot Road will open on Aug. 28. Wawa’s new prototype will serve both professional drivers and everyday…
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Life’s Patina Offers Local Coffee and Artistic Home Goods in Chester Springs
Life’s Patina in Chester Springs serves locally-inspired baked goods alongside an artistic market, reports Bob Kelly for Fox29 Philadelphia. The shop doubles as a café and marketplace. The space itself is a restored boardinghouse in Historic Yellow Springs. The café offers specialty bakery items in what was originally the farmhouse kitchen of the historic home.…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Celebration of Black Voices and History
The Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale is a hub for Black culture and community, celebrating Black voices, history, and resilience, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Since being founded by Shaykh Anwar Muhammad in 2017, the shop has expanded significantly, now occupying four times more space than when it started. It is a gathering…
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