Retail
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Wawa Tackles I-81 Virginia Corridor in Latest Store Expansion
Those who use I-81 to travel south into Virginia and beyond will appreciate Wawa’s expansion of 60 stores along that corridor in western Virginia in the next 10 years, writes Diane Adam for CSP Daily News. Wawa is excited to enter the I-81 region, a key north-south freight route in Virginia off of Interstate 81.…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below Pauses Orders from China Amid Tariff Escalation
Five Below has suspended shipments from China due to the ongoing tariffs situation, write Reshmi Basu and Carrington York for Bloomberg. Shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk sent a letter to suppliers on behalf of the Philadelphia-based discount retail chain announcing that it will be suspending cargo shipments. “In order to ensure maximum flexibility, we proactively paused…
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Beleaguered Franklin Mall at Bucks County Border Up for Sale
Franklin Mall, the beleaguered super mall at the border of Philadelphia and Bucks County, is on the market for a new buyer, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Once one of the East Coast’s biggest shopping destinations, the lightning bolt-shaped mall is a shell of its former mega-mall glory. Its value has…
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Wawa Expansion Continues as It Targets Northern Virginia
Wawa wants to go big in Northern Virginia with prime spots outside of Washington D.C., a location that pits it against rivals Sheetz and Rutter’s, writes Daniel J. Sernovitz for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa’s been eyeing Greater Washington since the late 1990s. It’s using the commercial real estate services of the Virginia-based Rappaport firm to…
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David’s Bridal Becomes One-Stop Shop with New Menswear Line
David’s Bridal, headquartered in King of Prussia, is expanding its portfolio into the men’s fashion game, writes Lucille Barilla for Retail Wire. The iconic wedding retailer just announced its first-ever menswear collection, thanks to a new collaboration with Perry Ellis and its brand Cubavera. The rollout begins with accessories, with suits to follow shortly, all…
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IKEA Mini Store Concept Headed to Texas This Year
Big news in a smaller package: a bite-sized IKEA is heading to the Rio Grande Valley later this year, writes Dina Arévalo for My San Antonio. According to state records, the Swedish retailer headquartered in Conshohocken is bringing one of its small-format stores to Pharr Town Center, a busy shopping hub in Pharr, Texas. The…
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QVC Expands Audience by Turning to TikTok as Saving Grace
On Wednesday, QVC Group hosted its first nonstop live shopping streams on the popular social media platform TikTok, aiming to reach a broader audience and revive its business, writes Lillian Rizzo for NBC10 Philadelphia. QVC’s TV network hosts are also featured on the app, along with TikTok creators. The company is best known for its…
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Preserving History: The Philadelphia Print Shop in Wayne to Shift to Online Business Model
The Philadelphia Print Shop, a leading purveyor of historic prints and antique maps, announced it will close its brick-and-mortar gallery in Wayne late this summer and transition to an online business model. “It’s just not possible to continue to provide the high level of customer service we’re known for in a gallery this size, even…
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New ‘Global Italian Marketplace’ Eataly Set to Open at King of Prussia Mall by Fall 2025
Eataly, the new “global Italian marketplace,” is set to open its doors at King of Prussia Mall by next fall, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The work on the latest location of the multi-level Italian dining and shopping experience has been ongoing for over a year. Some of the more recently completed updates include…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-used building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development will bring 130 apartments to the area along with 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is expected to be completed by next…
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Comcast Celebrates 2 New Xfinity Stores in Villanova, Springfield
Comcast was recently joined by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of two Xfinity stores in Villanova and Springfield. The openings also including charitable donations from Comcast to the local community. Villanova Xfinity The Main Line Chamber of Commerce was on hand March…
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Wawa Hosts Roanoke Community Event as It Expands in Virginia
Wawa is introducing itself to the Roanoke community April 1 with a Community Partnership Event as it launches its first wave of a Wawa “Westward Virginia Expansion,” reports 10 News. Wawa will provide updates on stores opening in the region along with general timeframes for construction, investments in the local communities and market projections. Wawa…
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Giant Food Store Coming Soon to Jenkintown – Here’s What to Expect
Jenkintown is about to get a fresh new shopping option, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Giant Food Stores prepares to open its first location in the borough. The 50,000-square-foot supermarket, located at Old York Road and Wyncote Road, is part of a redevelopment project aimed at enhancing the area. This new addition is part…
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Discover Suburban Square: Ardmore’s Premier Spot for Local Boutiques, Fashion, and Fresh Finds
As the weather warms and spring blooms along the Main Line, outdoor shopping becomes a perfect way to enjoy the season, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Suburban Square in Ardmore, a community staple for nearly a century, offers a mix of local boutiques, luxury retailers, and unique experiences, making it the ideal spot…
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Upper Darby Looks to Make 69th Street a Vital Business Center
Upper Darby would like to revitalize its 69th Street business district with more tenants for now-vacant buildings, and more foot traffic, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. Some think 69th Street could benefit from federally designated opportunity zones. The zones receive tax breaks for investments in economically depressed communities. That could be a good way to…
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Teapioca Lounge Opens in Horsham, Offering New Haven for Tea Aficionados
Tea aficionados have a new haven in Horsham with the recent opening of the Teapioca Lounge in the Horsham Point Shopping Center, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new tea spot opened with several township officials in attendance, including Horsham Council members Bill Whiteside and Eric Glemser, Township Manager Bill Walker, Economic Development Director…
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Feel as Good as You Look with West Chester Jeweler’s Designs – Worn Even by Megan Markle
Lia Valencia Key, a motivational speaker from West Chester, hopes the jewelry she designs will make you feel as good as you look, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Key, who only wears yellow as her happiest color, creates her “Valencia Key” line at her West Chester jewelry design studio. “It’s my prayer that…
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Mitchell & Ness Displays Renewed Commitment to Philadelphia With Major Announcements
For Mitchell & Ness, 2025 is a year of new beginnings as the vintage sports apparel company has made three major announcements, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has announced that it will be moving to a larger location in Center City, more specifically at the 16,000 square-foot retail space on Walnut…
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