Retail
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Amazon Makes Major Announcement About Long-Awaited Willow Grove Fresh Location
Amazon is set to open its Amazon Fresh location in Willow Grove on November 7, Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement comes after years of delays and legal disputes. Amazon signed the lease for a 31,133-square-foot space at the Willow Grove Shopping Center in 2020, but the store’s opening was postponed due…
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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 our region. Its name is 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…
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Good News Pennsylvanians: Wawa is Expanding Westward
To kick off 2025, Wawa’s western expansion in Pennsylvania includes two new locations in central Pennsylvania, writes Sue Gleiter from PennLive Patriot-News. On Jan. 23, two new locations will open on 164 Maynard St. in Williamsport and 1071 Wayne Ave. in Chambersburg. The ribbon-cutting ceremonies will take place at 8:30 AM shortly after doors…
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Feeney’s Garden Center in Feasterville Closing Its Doors for Good
Feeney’s Garden Center, a beloved Feasterville staple, is closing its doors for good, according to a staff report from 6abc. The business, which has been serving the community for over seven decades, announced its plans to close last week on social media. “The decision was not made lightly, and we are deeply grateful for the…
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Glenside Mom Turns Grocery Shopping into Fun Activity for Kids
With so many options, grocery shopping has become an increasingly arduous task for many, writes Sarah Maiellano for the Philadelphia Magazine. “Somehow, I often end up having to go to six different stores – Wegmans, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, Assi, Weavers Way, Target – at various points during the week in order to get everything…
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Wawa Unveils Mornings Made Easy Campaign as New Stores Pop Up
For Wawa Rewards participants, hot coffee is now $1 for any size, $2 for iced coffee and $3 for Monster Energy drinks at the company’s 1,100 locations. It’s part of a “Mornings Made Easy” campaign, running through Feb. 16, reports NACS Magazine. A limited-time coffee flavor, Caramel Cream, will hit the stores in mid-January. Wawa…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop in February, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to take on…
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s Major Greater Philadelphia Expansion Kicks Off with Ardmore Location in March
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is planning to at least triple its Greater Philadelphia presence in the coming years, starting with an Ardmore location expected to open in March, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Brooklyn-based ice cream company known for its specialty and vegan ice creams has four stores in the area,…
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Wawa Closes Out 60th Anniversary Year with a Reopening Party
Wawa closed out its 60th anniversary year Dec. 20 with a party. The location was in Ridley Township, the town that hosted the first Wawa store, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Confetti flew while a group of people and mascots held a ribbon cutting, reopening a store at Bullens Lane and McDade Blvd.,…
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Conshohocken Real Estate Firm CenterSquare Has Big Plans for 2025
Conshohocken real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management plans to expand its retail portfolio, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm plans to acquire 30 to 40 shopping centers through 2025. Over $300 million is earmarked for investments according to managing director Rob Holuba. CenterSquare specializes in essential service retail including food, fitness,…
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New Wawa Superstore Comes to Warrington
Wawa is set to open its newest location in Warrington, reports Jeff Warner for the Patch. The new convenience store will open on December 20 at the intersection of 611 and Street road, just in time for Christmas. The superstore replaces the former 3,200-square-foot store with a considerably larger footprint. The new Wawa boasts 5,585…
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Chrissy Dress Looks to the Future with Second Cure de Repos Spa in Ardmore
Chrissy Dress has had an unconventional journey to owning Ardmore’s Cure de Repos, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. She went from bartending to working at high-end spas, and even doing makeup for film stars. All the while, she spent decades honing her skills and chasing her dreams. Today, Cure de Repos offers over…
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Now Under New Ownership, Di Bruno Bros is Eyeing Expansion Throughout Philadelphia
Di Bruno Bros is now under the ownership of Brown’s Super Stores, who wants to maintain the local charm of the South Philadelphia-born specialty grocer, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While doing so, Brown’s also plans to grow Di Bruno’s physical footprint throughout the region over the next decade. Its goal is…
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40 More Wawa Stores Planned for Central Pennsylvania
Wawa continues to leave its Delaware County nest as it takes up more territory in the rest of Pennsylvania. Wawa’s central Pennsylvania expansion, with 40 more stores planned there by 2029, is part of a strategy to extend Wawa’s footprint further into the state, even as it expands nationally, writes Gianna for 94.5PST. The first…
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KOP’s David’s Bridal Introduces On-Demand Delivery with DoorDash
David’s Bridal, headquartered in King of Prussia, has partnered with DoorDash to offer brides, bridesmaids, and special occasion shoppers on-demand delivery, according to a staff report from the Chain Store Age. Shoppers can now receive David’s Bridal’s selection of dresses, shoes, and accessories in under an hour after they place their order. “Whether you prefer…
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Urban Outfitters Defying Retail Woes with Anthropologie Sales Growth
Urban Outfitters has reported stronger-than-expected sales growth in Q3 and that growth has been led by its Anthropologie brand, writes Julia Fanzeres for Bloomberg. Urban Outfitters’ shares rose 12 percent as of Nov. 26, representing its biggest intraday jump since May 2023. On the other hand, the stock had gained 12 percent this year to…
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Aquired Podcast: Inside IKEA’s Singular Path to Global Success
If there’s one company that defies every business rule in the book, it’s Conshohocken-based IKEA. The latest episode of the Aquired podcast unpacks how this furniture titan turned unconventional strategies into a $50 billion global empire — all while selling hot dogs cheaper than Costco. Hosted by Ben Gilbert and David Rosenthal, the episode explores…
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Local Malls Reinvent the Retail Experience to Keep Relevant
As local malls adapt to shifting consumer habits, the King of Prussia Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Willow Grove Park Mall exemplify varied approaches to remaining community hubs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. KOP, among the largest malls in the U.S., continues to reinvent itself. This winter, it debuts CAMP, a family-oriented experiential space offering…
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