Retail
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Asher’s Chocolate Gives Moon Rocks a Stylish Makeover—Same Great Taste, Fresh New Look!
Asher’s Chocolate, the beloved family-owned Souderton chocolatier, is giving one of its fan-favorite treats a stylish makeover! Moon Rocks, the indulgent confection that blends dark chocolate caramel marshmallow, white chocolate, and cookie crumbles, now comes in eye-catching new packaging—without changing the deliciousness inside. The updated design enhances the product’s visual appeal while staying true to…
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Hey Wawa, Now Rutter’s Coming to Town With Some New Stores
There’s another player in the convenience store wars coming to the Phila. region: Rutter’s. York-based convenience store and gas station chain Rutter’s is expanding with 50 new stores over the next five years, and some are coming into Wawa territory, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. Exact locations haven’t been named, but the expansion includes…
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Joann’s Three Montco Stores to Hit Auction After Bankruptcy
Joann Inc. is preparing to auction off all the stores in 790 retailers, including the three in Montgomery County, writes Mary Vanac for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bankrupt fabric and craft retailer’s assets were acquired in a February auction by Great American Group LLC and the retailer’s term lenders. Joann Inc. had initially planned…
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Dollar Tree Snaps Up Former Party City Location in Montgomeryville
Dollar Tree has submitted the winning bid for the former Party City space in the Montgomery Square Shopping Center in Montgomery Township, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. Dollar Tree and Five Below acquired several former Party City locations across the country at a recent auction, securing a total of 148 leases from…
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Some Smaller Wawa’s Are Being Pushed Out by Super Wawa Option
The Collingswood Wawa store on Haddon Avenue in New Jersey is one of the latest victims of a trend at the Delaware County-based corporation to phase out its older, smaller stores with Super Wawas, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Customers thought the store would only close temporarily for “necessary repairs,” but Wawa announced…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. Owner Shaykh Anwar Muhammad started in a small space about a quarter the size of his current one. As his business grew, he relocated to…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Gorjana’s Latest Jewelry Boutique
California-based jewelry brand Gorjana has expanded its presence in the Philadelphia region by opening a new store in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. This marks the company’s third location in the area, complementing existing stores on Walnut Street in Philadelphia and in Ardmore’s Suburban Square. The new store,…
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Conshohocken-based IKEA Looking to Add Eight New Format Stores Before Year’s End
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning on adding eight new format stores before the end of the year, writes Thomas Lester for Furniture Today. In the past five years, the company has seen its United States market increase by 13.6 percent. With the new stores, which will include…
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Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Its First Florida Location
Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory is bringing authentic Philadelphia soft pretzels to Florida with its upcoming Orlando location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first of several shops planned for the Orlando area is expected to open later this year. The new location will offer all the fan favorites, from traditional soft pretzels and…
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Sheetz Considers Invading Wawa Territory, Eyes Limerick for Potential Location
The long-time battle between Sheetz and Wawa may be coming to a head, as the Altoona-based grocer eyes a Limerick location in the heart of Wawa territory, writes Andrew Limberg for KDKA. The Western and Eastern Pennsylvania brands have largely avoided opening locations on each other’s turf – until now. “Sheetz can confirm it is…
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Discover Unique Vintage Home Decor at These Local Antique Stores
Antique stores are a great place to discover unique vintage decor, and Chester County offers plenty to explore, write Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Melangell Antiques House & Garden in West Chester is filled with beautifully presented antiques, art, and curiosities. Paintings, mirrors, dishes, and woodworking are among the thoughtfully…
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Barnes & Noble Returns to Bryn Mawr After Nearly 20 Years
Barnes & Noble is making a surprising return to Bryn Mawr, nearly two decades after closing its store on Lancaster Ave., writes Jake Blumgart for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This reopening is part of the company’s national resurgence, expanding after years of downsizing in the face of Amazon’s dominance. The new Bryn Mawr location is a…
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It’s Lucky No. 7 as Wawa Continues to Expand in Central PA
The 7th Central Pennsylvania Wawa store will open later this month as it continues to expand into Sheetz territory and beyond, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. The doors will open at 8 AM on Feb. 27 on a new Wawa at 1007 Baltimore Street in Hanover, York County. A ribbon cutting takes place at…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Scores Big with Latest Throwback Furniture Line
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has struck gold with the latest throwback furniture line, which is rapidly selling out everywhere, writes Tina Chadha for the House Beautiful. To mark its 80th anniversary, IKEA has reintroduced iconic vintage pieces from the archives, reimagined in vibrant colors that are guaranteed to…
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Joann Fabrics Closing Three Bucks County Stores
Fabric and crafting store Joann Fabrics is set to close over half of its locations nationwide, including three in Bucks County, writes Mary Walrath-Holdridge for the Bucks County Courier Times. The embattled retailer recently filed a court document listing “underperforming” stores it plans to close “immediately.” Among the 500 locations, 33 are in Pennsylvania. Joann…
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A Norristown Native Teams Up with the Eagles to Pay Homage to Philadelphia Fans
Saying that Philadelphia Eagles fans bleed green is no hyperbole. The fan base here is like no other and Norristown native Jimmy Gorecki has teamed up with the Philadelphia Eagles and Standard Issue to pay homage to the fans, writes Jonathan Evans for Esquire. Gorecki, who now lives in Los Angeles, is a skater-turned-designer. He…
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WSJ: Philadelphia Whole Foods Workers Vote to Organize, Becoming Grocer’s Only Unionized Location
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Philadelphia have voted to unionize under UFCW, making it the grocer’s first unionized location in decades, writes Roshan Fernandez for The Wall Street Journal. The vote was prompted by a push for higher wages, as well as better benefits. Ed Dupree, a union organizer, highlighted that during his…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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