Retail
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Wawa, Sheetz Collision Coming When Central PA Store Opens
Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. “We see Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say everything between and around it,” said Wawa President Brian Schaller. Though Wawa has not given a specific…
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Philadelphia Mills Owner in Talks to Surrender Mall to Debtholders
Simon Property Group, the owner of Philadelphia Mills, is currently in talks to surrender the Northeast Philadelphia mall after a loan on the property comes due, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Franklin Mills Associates, which is owned by a joint venture between Simon Property Group and Farallon Capital Management investment firm, is…
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IKEA Tries Again With New York Store in Midtown Manhattan
IKEA, with its American headquarters in Conshohocken, is opening a Fifth Avenue store at West 46th Street in New York, writes Christopher Bonanos for Curbed. The 80,000 square-foot ground floor retail space is part of a new tower that will rise to replace some prewar buildings in the so-called Tiffany’s district. The Dutch-holding company Ingka,…
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David’s Bridal Relocates Headquarters, Paves Way for New Housing in Conshohocken
David’s Bridal will move its corporate headquarters from 1001 Washington St. to 630 Allendale Road in King of Prussia on August 1, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new 59,000-square-foot facility will enable the wedding dress retailer to consolidate operations and relocate its Atlanta-based photo studio, creating new jobs. The move…
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Flakely Gluten Free Bakery Unveils New Vending Machine in Italian Market
Manayunk bakery Flakely Gluten Free recently unveiled its first vending machine at the Salt & Vinegar store in the Italian Market, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. The “pastry ATM” will dispense the bakery’s frozen croissants, bagels, cakes, and baguettes. For the vending machine, customers can use their credit card to open the door and…
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A Philadelphia-area Couple is Turning Louisville Into a Water Ice City
Rodney and Tonya Daisey, a couple with Philadelphia-area roots are the owners of Philly’s Best Frozen Desserts, a water ice and ice cream shop they operate out of Louisville, Kentucky. Since starting the business in 2018, they have worked their way up from renting space from a kitchen incubator project, to a store, a special…
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Wawa Closes Port Richmond Location, One of the Oldest in Philadelphia, After 45 Years
Wawa closed one of its oldest Philadelphia locations in Port Richmond on Tuesday, July 9, writes Ryan Sharrow for thePhiladelphia Business Journal. The store had been open for over 45 years. “While this was a very difficult decision to make, we have determined that this store cannot deliver the experience customers deserve or continue to…
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Wawa Fan’s Order Slip Collection Becomes a Viral Hit on X
Jersey Shore resident Tyler Gyurisin was visiting Wawa “three or four times a day” and had quite a collection of Wawa order slips. Then he had an idea. It took three years, and help from friends, but the 22-year-old collected every order slip from 000 to 999. He finished the quest earlier this year, writes…
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Tony Laguda Formal Wear in Ambler Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Tony Laguda Formal Wear, the family-owned business in Ambler, celebrated its 50th anniversary last week, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The business was started by Caterina Laguda and her late husband, Tony, who immigrated to the United States over half a century ago. Tony was a masterful tailor, so the couple decided to open a…
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Wawa as a Phillies Corporate Sponsor? Sounds Like a Good Fit
Will a recent deal to have a Sheetz corporate sponsor patch on the Pittsburgh Pirates uniform spur a similar deal between Wawa and the Philadelphia Phillies? The Phillies are looking for a corporate sponsor to pay a lot to have its name on the team uniform, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. A Wawa…
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Tecovas Brings Western Flair to Pennsylvania with New King of Prussia Store
Western-inspired clothing brand Tecovas opened its first store in Pennsylvania in King of Prussia Mall last month, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. Austin-based Tecovas is a fast-growing Western wear retailer that was founded nine years ago. It has close to half a million followers on Instagram and its fans include celebrities such as…
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Two Vacant Storefronts in West Chester to Hold New Owners
Two storefronts in West Chester that have been vacant for various periods of time now have new owners coming soon. The recently closed Fairman’s and another storefront next to The Brow Bar on Gay Street will be filled. Fairman’s skate shop, only having been vacant for one month, will see a new owner in The…
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New Beginnings for Neshaminy Mall: Paramount Realty Set to Revitalize Bensalem Landmark
Neshaminy Mall, one of Bucks County’s largest and oldest shopping centers, has a new owner. Paramount Realty will finalize the purchase within the next 30 days, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. No specific plans have been disclosed by Paramount Realty regarding the 1-million square foot property located at the crossroads…
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Wawa Begins in the Midwest With It Largest Expansion Ever
Wawa’s largest expansion has begun. The Delaware County convenience store chain broke ground for its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana this month and plans to open up 160 stores in the three states in the next five to eight years, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s a $1.2 billion investment in…
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Century Old Willow Grove Weinrich’s Bakery Kept the Sweetness in the Family
They’ve been turning out sweet treats for 100 years at Weinrich’s Bakery, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. “We make it special so that when you come in here, you enjoy the experience and you get the top-notch products with the finest ingredients,” said Herman Weinrich, who co-owns the bakery with his wife, Beth. The two…
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Guy’s Foods Deli Celebrates 50 Years With Fresh Food and a Personal Touch
When your customers keep coming back decade after decade, generation after generation, you’re probably doing something right, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Guy’s Foods, Cold Cuts and Catering, in the Briarcliffe section of Darby Township, has been doing something right since 1974. This year is their 50th anniversary. “I consistently get what I…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Prepares to Open 2 New Philadelphia Locations This Month
Sprouts Farmers Market will be opening a new store at Roosevelt Mall and Quartermaster Plaza, respectively, later this month, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two new Sprouts Farmers Market locations are the latest as the grocer continues to grow its presence in the region. The 24,000-square-foot Sprouts store opening at the…
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Marvey Books: A Sweet Little Indie Bookstore in Ardmore
Marvey Books owner Nadia Alawa has been running her bookstore on Cricket Ave. in Ardmore since April 27, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAAVY Main Line. It has a little bit of everything—mainstream bestsellers, mysteries and book club reads, empowerment/wellness/parenting titles, books signed by local authors, children’s classics and more. The focus is on diverse and…
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