Retail
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Center City Retail Rebounds, But Still Short of Pre-Pandemic Peak
Vacant retail spaces in Center City have declined in recent months, but occupancy still remains below the pre-pandemic peak in 2019, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a new survey released by Center City District, 84.2 percent of retail spaces in Center City are currently filled, an improvement from six months ago…
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Walmart Investing Big in Montco with Store Remodels and Faster Shopping Tech
Walmart is bringing a wave of upgrades to Montgomery County, with three local stores set to undergo renovations as part of a broader statewide modernization effort, writes Donna Rovins for The Reporter. The retail giant announced plans to remodel 32 stores across Pennsylvania, including locations in Lower Salford Township, Hatfield, and Cheltenham Township. The updates…
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Forget Google — David’s Bridal Wants You Shopping in ChatGPT Now
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is launching a new AI-powered experience that lets customers browse and buy dresses directly through platforms like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, writes Digital Commerce 360. The feature went live April 13, allowing users to search for wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and more within a chat interface. Shoppers can view product…
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From Chanel to Gucci: Revivals Boutique Offers High-End Designer Finds in Ardmore
For more than three decades, Revivals Boutique in Ardmore has been the Main Line’s go-to destination for luxury consignment, carrying everything from Chanel handbags to Prada shoes, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Prices are one of the store’s main draws. A pair of leopard Manolo Blahnik shoes that typically retail for $1,265 is…
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The Wawa Statistic Nobody Believes, Until You Do The Math
Wawa says it serves 1 billion customers every year. When I ask people to guess that number, they always come in low. Way low. No one lands near it. The real figure, 1 billion customers, gives people pause. At first glance, it sounds impossible. The U.S. has about 330 million people. Wawa operates in a…
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Mobile Order Pickup Windows Replacing Wawa Drive-Thrus
Wawa is abandoning its drive-thru experiment, replacing it with mobile order pickup windows called Fly Thrus, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County convenience store chain is also planning larger travel centers to go with the ones already open in North Carolina, Indiana, and Ohio. The mobile pickup windows will be part…
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Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why
Most convenience store chains follow a familiar path. Go public. Scale fast. Answer to shareholders. Wawa took a different route, and that choice still shapes every store, every shift, and every customer experience. Wawa is privately owned. The Wood family, descendants of the company’s founders, holds approximately 59 percent of the company’s shares. Employees own…
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Travers Food Market Has Been a Lansdowne Fixture for 40 Years
“We’re kind of like ‘Cheers’ without the alcohol,” said Donna Travers, co-owner of Travers Food Market in Lansdowne. “We know everyone’s name, and if we don’t, we’ll get to know you.” David and Donna Travers of Ridley are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Travers Food Market, a place known as much for its community warmth…
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Nearly 300 Years Old, This Bookshop a Few Miles North of Souderton Is the Oldest in America
Just north of Montgomery County, twenty miles north of Souderton, the country’s oldest bookshop continues to offer incredible reading material for everyone. The Moravian Book Shop, the official bookstore of Moravian University in nearby Bethlehem, was founded in 1745. Still in operation to this day, it is the oldest bookstore in the United States in…
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Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food
USA Today has announced the top 10 finalists in its “Best Gas Station for Food” competition, writes Bill Shannon for WTAJ, as printed in yahoo! news. Delaware County-based Wawa, Altoona-based Sheetz, and York-based Rutter’s are all in the running, It’s Wawa’s first time on the Top 10, according to USA Today’s prior lists of top…
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Toughkenamon Greenhouse Celebrates A Near Century of Vibrant Plant Growth
Whalen’s Greenhouses in Toughkenamon has been growing millions of plants for Philly-area retailers for nearly a century, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. Set across 140,000 square feet of greenhouse space, the company sells wholesale plants to garden centers and landscapers. The team grows a wide range of seasonal plants and flowers, from Easter lilies…
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Wawa Hoagie Costume Catapults Conshohocken Corgi to Internet Fame
A Conshohocken corgi Miles has been catapulted to internet fame after his owner Paul Watcko posted an image of him in a Wawa hoagie Halloween costume on Philadelphia Subreddit, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The costume, complete with a receipt, elicited many delighted reactions from Reddit users and secured Miles over 3,000 upvotes.…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of New Retailers
The Montgomery County retail powerhouse continues to grow, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. The King of Prussia Mall has welcomed several new retailers in recent months, with more openings planned throughout the year. Among the newest additions is Rivian, which opened a showroom on the plaza’s lower level near Eataly in February. Apparel brands…
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Glenside Record Shop to Sell Legendary DJ Pierre Robert’s Collection
A Glenside record shop is giving music fans a unique way to celebrate a Philadelphia radio legend, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vinyl Chickie will host a special sale featuring the personal record collection of longtime WMMR DJ Pierre Robert. The collection includes hundreds of vinyl records and CDs and will be sold…
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Score $1 Deals All Week at Zen Leaf Norristown and Abington
If you’re a medical cannabis patient in Montgomery County, this week is worth your attention. Zen Leaf’s Norristown and Abington dispensaries are running their annual It’s 420 Somewhere celebration now through Sunday, April 20th, and the deals are genuinely good. What’s available through April 20 Every day this week, the first 25 patients through the…
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New King of Prussia Showroom Lets Shoppers Test ‘World’s Greatest Modular Sofa’
King of Prussia continues to grow as a retail destination, with Los Angeles-based 7th Avenue opening a new experiential showroom at the mall this month, the retailer announced in a press release. The appointment-first showroom officially opens April 17 and is designed to give customers a hands-on look at the brand’s modular sofas. The expansion…
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Inside the Mall That Became a Mini-City in Montgomery County
Few places in Montgomery County can overwhelm quite like the King of Prussia Mall, writes The Northeast Times. With more than 400 stores, sprawling dining options, and an ever-growing mix of entertainment, the Upper Merion landmark has evolved far beyond a traditional shopping center into a full-day destination. Shoppers can bounce between luxury heavyweights like…
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Wawa Grabs Expensive Bucks County Liquor License in Pennsylvania Auction
Pennsylvania liquor licenses don’t come cheap. The convenience store chain emerged this week as the winning bidder in a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board auction for two expired restaurant liquor licenses. It paid $170,000 for a license in Bucks County. A second license for Delaware County was purchased for $300,000, double the average winning bid, writes…
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