Retail
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Is Bucks County Drive-Thru-Only Wawa Location the Future of Convenience Stores? Here’s What to Know
A one-of-a-kind convenience store in Morrisville, Bucks County may very well be laying the blueprint for the future of quick and easy shopping. Staff writers at RetailWit wrote about the local store. The Wawa Drive Thru, located at 549 West Trenton Avenue in Morrisville, is being looked as as a prime example of the future…
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First Wawa Movement into Central Pennsylvania Hits a Snag
Wawa’s push into central Pennsylvania Sheetz territory with plans for 40 new locations has hit a roadblock at one of its first locations in Mount Joy, in Lancaster County, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. Rezoning to allow a shopping center there that would be anchored by Aldi and Wawa was unanimously rejected by Mount…
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Main Line Boutiques Provide Big-City Looks in Settings of Small-Town Charm
Shoppers seeking couture and products in swanky settings need not make their way to New York. Or even the upscale retailers in Philadelphia. The Main Line — with its easy commute, excellent service, and eclectic merchandise — is perfect, even for discriminating tastes. Shaunice Ajiwe and Kristen Schott plumbed its retail depths for Philadelphia Magazine.…
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North Wales Giant Food Store Sells Lottery Ticket Worth Nearly $1.3 Million
A Giant Food Store in North Wales is the reason why one Pennsylvanian is raking in the big bucks. The Quick Cash player won nearly $1.3 million (before taxes and fees). Mac Bullock covered the windfall in the Daily Voice. The Giant at 1201 Knapp Road will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.…
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New Glenside Wawa Opens; Check Out How Many Wawas Are Now in Montco
The new Glenside Wawa had its grand opening on December 15, which included a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Wawa mascot Wally Goose and plenty of confetti. A staff report in The Reporter wrapped up the details. Wawa surprised the first 100 customers with limited-edition Wawa “Goose Vibes Only” t-shirts. The beloved local brand also presented Morris…
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Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox Ready to Expand Luxury Watch Resale to Include High-End Jewelry
Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox, a Govberg Jewelers spinoff backed by Michael Jordan, is planning on expanding its luxury watch resale model next year to include high-end jewelry, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans to roll out jewelry sales early next year. This will add vertical expansion to what WatchBox says is…
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King of Prussia Mall’s Christmas House Comprises Festive, Cheery Holiday Lights, All Indoors
King of Prussia Mall’s new seasonal attraction, the Christmas House, is an engaging spread of holiday lights, conveniently (and warmly) set up indoors. Great for a date night, family night out, or even a solo visit, the attraction has ample hours before (and after) Dec. 25. Bob Kelly of FOX 29 Philadelphia recently soaked in…
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PREIT, Owner of Two Montco Malls, Being Booted by NYSE
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), the owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall, is being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange, writes Rich Bockmann for The Real Deal. On Thursday, the exchange announced it would suspend trading of the struggling mall operator’s shares immediately and begin the process of removing…
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Still Need Christmas Gifts? Try These Best Stores in Montgomery County for Games
Tick. Tick. Tick. The Christmas shopping season is ebbing away. The gift of a board game can be a thoughtful and engaging present, especially with winter weather on its way, leading to increased indoor time. And they’re quick and easy to obtain. Two of the best board game shops in the region that are conveniently…
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David’s Bridal Goes Viral: Conshohocken-based Company Taps into TikTok
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal is going viral, and it’s all thanks to a leader who wanted to tap into TikTok. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Kelly Cook spoke on the National Retail Federation’s podcast Retail Gets Real about her decision to embrace the popular site. Right before the pandemic, Cook stepped into the lead marketing role, but…
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New Book Reveals Plymouth Meeting Mall’s Role in Creation of Retail-Centric Food Courts
Alexandra Lange’s new book, Meet Me by the Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall, reveals the role Plymouth Meeting Mall played in the creation of mall food courts. Victorino Matus reported the distinction for The Washington Free Beacon. According to the book, the first-ever indoor, multibrand, quick-serve food location amid rows of retail stores…
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Family-Run Pie Company Goes National: Vendors Include West Chester’s QVC
Based in Richmond, Virginia, pie-making company Joyebells has taken over shelves nationwide and is sold through West Chester’s QVC, as well as Sam’s Club and Food Lion, reports CBS 6 Richmond. Three years ago, Joye-Bell Moore started selling a few pies a week to a local restaurant, using the sweet potato pie recipe created by…
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London Pollster — Analyzing the Holidays’ ‘Grinchiest’ Places — Also Arrives at List of Most Overplayed Songs
A 2022 survey from OnePoll, a London market research company, asked Americans about their “Grinchiest places,” defined as Dec.’s most stress-inducing settings. The results, including opinions on the songs heard at these locations, were reported on MSN. No. 1 on seasonally uncomfortable sites was malls and shopping centers, followed by (in order) by airports and…
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West Chester IT Consultant Offers Ways to Help Businesses Stand Out On Social Media This Holiday Season
No matter what industry your business is in, December is a busy month, especially when it comes to social media advertising. Whether it’s people buying gifts for holidays, ordering food for holiday parties, or finally getting around to that project they’ve been putting off, you can be assured that your busy season is here. With…
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Local Literary Nook Named Among Best Indie Bookstores in Region
The gift-giving season is the perfect time to support a local independent bookshops, and luckily one of the best in the region is nearby in Chester County, write Nick Vadala and Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Reads & Company in Phoenixville has only been open for three years, but that’s proven just enough time…
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Upper Perkiomen High School Grad Wins 2022 Legoland Title; Beating the Competition Was No Snap
Thayden Reinhart, 19, a graduate from Upper Perkiomen High School and resident of Pennsburg, clicked with the judges to earning the title of 2022 Master Model Builder at Legoland Discovery Center. In addition to bragging rights, the distinction earned him a position at the center, located within the Plymouth Meeting Mall. As a Master Model…
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Wawa Remains Pa.’s Largest Private Company, But Sheetz Is Beginning to Blanket the State
Wawa saw a 36 percent jump in revenue last year, as it continues to rank 24th among the 25 largest private companies in the U.S., writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking comes from Forbes, which also placed Wawa as Pa.’s largest private company. Revenue increased by $11 billion to $14.93 billion in…
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Philadelphia Premium Outlets Augments Seasonal Shopping Appeal with Dec. 10 Party
As if its shopping opportunities aren’t enough, The Philadelphia Premium Outlets, Limerick, is adding another reason to stop by this weekend. Its 2022 holiday celebration takes place Dec. 10 from 1–3 PM. The afternoon, with appeal to adult and teen shoppers as well as kids, includes giveaways, special food trucks, twisted balloons, glitter tattoos, and…
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