Retail
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Rite Aid to Shutter Huntingdon Valley Store Amid Bankruptcy Shakeup
Rite Aid has added its Huntingdon Valley store to the growing list of closures amid its ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, write James Powel and Gabe Hauari for USA Today. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 earlier this month, has begun the process of closing and selling off stores nationwide. The Huntingdon Valley location joins seven…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Gets a Boutique Makeover for Gen Z Brides
David’s Bridal, the nation’s largest bridal retailer headquartered in King of Prussia, is strategically scaling down, writes Kelsey Vlamis for Business Insider. The company is launching Diamonds & Pearls, a boutique-style concept aimed at Gen Z brides seeking luxury without losing affordability. The first location opens this week in Delray Beach, Florida, with a second…
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Secondhand Pro John Romani Shares Where to Find Hidden Treasures in Montco Thrift Shops
For decades, Sales by Helen has been a go-to name in Philadelphia’s estate sale scene, writes Kiki Aranita for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Now run by John Romani, a former Philadelphia schoolteacher, the business focuses on curating and reselling vintage finds online. Romani, 52, grew up in the business. His mother, Helen, started the estate sale…
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Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy For Second Time, Will Close All Remaining Philadelphia Stores
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based retail pharmacy, has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in under two years and just months after pulling through the first. As a result, the chain plans to close all remaining Philadelphia stores, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. According to CEO Matt Schroeder, there is a possibility that Rite Aid…
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Iconic ‘Tawanka’ Statue at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem to Survive Redevelopment
The iconic statue of the bare-chested Lenni Lenape chief Tawanka inside Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem will survive the property’s redevelopment, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The bronze statue depicting the chief crouching down for a sip of water on top of a rock plateau was created by Philadelphia artist Henry Mitchell…
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New Trader Joe’s Store Is Scheduled to Open in King of Prussia
Popular grocery store chain Trader Joe’s is planning to open its fourth Montgomery County location later this year, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new store will debut at 224 W. Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia. But while the company did not set an actual opening date for its latest location,…
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David’s Bridal Goes Mobile-First with New Popwallet Partnership
David’s Bridal is taking another step forward in its digital transformation, writes PYMNTS. The King of Prussia-based company is teaming up with Popwallet to connect with today’s mobile-savvy shoppers in a more personalized way. Now, they can send dynamic offers, coupons, and updates directly to customers’ Apple and Google Wallets. The move is part of…
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Two Montgomery County Walmarts Set for Big Remodels
Two Montgomery County Walmarts are getting a fresh new look as part of a major national remodel effort, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The West Norriton location on South Trooper Road and the Pottstown store on Shoemaker Road are among 650 stores nationwide — and 26 in Pennsylvania — slated for updates, Walmart announced…
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Bensalem Mayor Advocates Housing Inclusion in Neshaminy Mall Redevelopment
Bensalem Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo hopes to see Neshaminy Mall, long past its heyday, undergo redevelopment to reverse slow sales and reduced traffic, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The once-popular shopping destination lost a sizable portion of its customers when two of its anchor stores closed: Macy’s in 2017 and Sears in 2018. The mall…
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Willow Grove’s Brave New Worlds Prepares for Years Biggest Event: Free Comic Book Day
For 35 years, Brave New Worlds has been more than just a comic book shop — it’s been a community cornerstone in Willow Grove, offering a welcoming space for readers, collectors, and gamers alike. Now, the beloved local store is gearing up for its biggest day of the year: Free Comic Book Day, happening this…
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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Launches First Fanatics Collectibles Store with Formula 1 Flair
Bryn Mawr native Michael Rubin called on Formula 1 superstar Lewis Hamilton to make the new Fanatics flagship store unforgettable, writes Trace William Cowen for Complex. Thousands of fans packed London’s Regent Street on Friday for the debut of the first-ever Fanatics Collectibles flagship store. The 9,000-square-foot shop is a new hub for trading card…
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This Bucks County Shop Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s Ten Old-Fashioned General Stores to Visit
If you’re craving a dose of nostalgia while shopping for everyday essentials or looking for unique gifts, visit one of Pennsylvania’s charming old-fashioned general stores, such as the Lumberville General Store, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. The oldest general store that is still operating in the Keystone State, Lumberville General Store on River Road…
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Berwyn’s Shady Dog Record & Disc Exchange Rides the Vinyl Resurgence
Vinyl is back in vogue, and Dave Castleman, who owns Shady Dog Record & Disc Exchange in Berwyn, is thrilled, writes Hobart Rowland for the Main Line Today. Castleman has devoted most of his life to records. He started working at Plastic Fantastic vinyl shop in 1976, eventually becoming vice president. He opened Shady Dog…
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Fusion Gym Project at Former Macy’s in Neshaminy Mall Canceled
A plan to transform the shuttered Macy’s at Neshaminy Mall in Bensalem into a Fusion Gym has fallen through, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fusion Gyms founder Tony Chowdhury scrapped the plan after permitting hurdles. Instead, he opened another Fusion Gym in Warminster, marking his second location in Bucks County. “They…
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Souderton’s Asher’s Chocolates Is the Philadelphia Area’s Oldest Chocolate Business
Asher’s Chocolates in Souderton, which has been making fine chocolates and other classic confectionary for five generations, is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “Asher’s has been around since 1892,” said Mary Ellen Ruskowski, who has been working at Asher’s Chocolates for 42 years. “We…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Shines Spotlight on Everyday Family Milestones
With its U.S. headquarters right here in Conshohocken, IKEA is sharing the joy of baby’s first steps in a touching new campaign that highlights the role its furniture plays in those wobbly, unforgettable milestones. The campaign, titled Supporting First Steps, leans into the viral TikTok trend of “baby cruising”—where little ones pull themselves up on…
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Avondale’s Caputo & Guest Lowers Prices to Make Eating Well, Buying American Easier
Avondale-based Caputo & Guest, the nation’s leading grower of fresh exotic mushrooms, has lowered prices across its organic mushroom line, according to a staff report from The Produce News. The price cut is part of a strategic domestic production expansion aimed at reducing America’s reliance on imported mushrooms. With uncertainties on tariffs and supply chains,…
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Two More Wawa Philadelphia Stores Are Closing This Month
Even as Wawa expands, seemingly everywhere, two more of its Philadelphia stores are closing, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two Northeast stores are within two miles of each other. A store at 6506 Frankford Ave. will close April 22, followed by a store at 6919 Castor Ave. on April 24. The newest…
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