Retail
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2 Communities Reject Wawa and Sheetz Plans for New Stores
Wawa and Sheetz both lost territory in central Pennsylvania when a Wawa store was turned down in Cumberland County and a Sheetz store rejected by a judge in Dauphin County, writes Seth Kaplan for WHTM, as reported in yahoo! news. Both convenience store chains have been expanding their footprints in central Pennsylvania and elsewhere and…
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Super Wawas Getting Some Push Back Amidst Expansion
Here in Delaware County, Wawa still evokes positive feelings, but that’s not true everywhere, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert Costello, the owner of Costello Asset Management, a close observer of local retail, said Wawa evokes personal feelings locally because it started here. “But Wawa is now approaching 1,000 stores, including 250 in…
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Hill’s Quality Seafood in Media Passes 50-Year Milestone
Hill’s Quality Seafood in Media Borough runs its business the old-fashioned way. Around since 1975, you won’t find online ordering or delivery apps here. Instead, customers walk in and are overwhelmed with displays of fresh seafood, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A friendly face behind the counter chats a bit with the customers…
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Fairman’s Skate Shop Collection Up for Auction in Garnet Valley
Briggs Auction, Inc. in Garnet Valley is running a Special Collection: Fairman’s Skate Shop Auction that will feature items highlighting skateboard history, including autographed skateboard decks, posters, unique collectibles, original memorabilia and more. The collection is being curated by Dave Fairman, founder of Fairman’s Skate Shop. The store opened in 1977 and became a cultural…
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Greatest Hits Store in Media Highlights Nostalgia and Variety
There’s a unique record and bookstore in Media Borough that’s loaded with nostalgia from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Greatest Hits Records and Books was recently featured on Kelly Drives at Fox 29. The store is owned by the husband-and-wife team of Stu and Janet. They started with a gift shop around the corner. “And…
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Burlington Stores Opening Third Bucks County Location in Warrington
Burlington Stores, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, is coming to The Shops at Valley Square, Route 611, in Warrington. This will be the department store company’s third Bucks County location, according to a staff report from the Bucks County Courier Times. The national off-price retailer is well known for offering brand-name merchandise at consistently low prices.…
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Wawa Makes Top 25 List of Fastest Growing Retailer Stores in U.S.
With stories almost daily about Wawa opening yet another store in yet another state, it seems like it should win the title for fastest-growing retailer in the nation. In fact, Wawa did place on the top 25 list of the National Retail Federation’s “2025 Hot 25 Retailers,” but it didn’t come in at number one.…
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Claire’s May Close 1,300 Stores After Filing for Bankruptcy, Including One in Chester County
After filing for bankruptcy last week, Claire’s, the low-cost jewelry and accessory retailer, has identified over 1,300 stores that could be closed, including one in Chester County, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Increased competition, consumer spending trends, and the ongoing shift away from brick-and-mortar retail, in combination with our current debt obligations and…
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Teen Destination Claire’s Could Close at the Springfield Mall
Delaware County teens may need to go elsewhere to have their ears pierced, as Claire’s, a low-cost jewelry and accessory retailer in the Springfield Mall, could be closing, writes Ariana Perz-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Claire’s, a mall staple, has identified 1,300 stores that could close in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed Wednesday. Included on…
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IKEA and Best Buy Join Forces with Innovative Store-in-Store Partnership
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, and Best Buy have launched a first-of-its-kind in-store partnership, according to Best Buy. The partnership will blend high-tech appliances with smart, stylish home furnishings, all in one seamless shopping experience, While the pilot is starting in 10 stores across Florida and Texas, the concept sets the stage for expansion. The new…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Expands Oleg Cassini Brand into Eyewear
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal is giving its best-selling brand a stylish new outlook, the company announced in a press release. The national bridal retailer has teamed up with Allure Eyewear to launch a line of chic optical and sunglasses under the iconic Oleg Cassini label. Known for bridal gowns that exude vintage glamour, Oleg…
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New Wawa Partner Relex to Help with Inventory Management
Wawa has brought on a new partner, Relex Solutions, to help make sure its food is as fresh as possible, writes Rachel Gignac for CSP. The Delaware County convenience store chain has partnered with Relex to help with inventory management and fresh food optimization. Relex is a supply chain and inventory management company. Wawa will…
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For a Different Kind of Sweet, Visit the Sweet Spot in Newtown Square
There’s a shop in Newtown Square that can cover all of your sweet tooth cravings, be it gelatos, ice cream, candy, or soda, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29. Sweet Spot has been open at 12 St. Albans Circle since April, having been transplanted from its original location in Broomall. The shop mixes and matches…
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Why King of Prussia Is Still a Top U.S. Mall in 2025
In a retail climate where many malls have shuttered or stagnated, the King of Prussia Mall is bucking the trend and redefining what a mall can be, writes Gabriela Barkho for Modern Retail. As one of the most visited and expansive retail destinations in the country, the Montco mainstay continues to evolve through strategic investment,…
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Wawa Officially Arrives in Kentucky with First Store in Louisville
Kentucky welcomed its first Wawa store with a grand opening July 24, writes Keith Kaiser for WDRB. The Louisville store opened at 9650 Preston Crossing Blvd. Kentucky is the 12th state to get a Wawa. The Okolona location is the first Wawa in Kentucky, but not the first in the Louisville area. A store opened…
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Meet the Latest Businesses to Join the Quakertown Farmers Market
Richland Township’s Quakertown Farmers Market has welcomed several new vendors throughout this year, each with their own unique offerings, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. Under Four LLC is a new party supply store that just opened at the end of June. Gift bags, party favors, greeting cards, stickers, party cups and plates, and gift tags…
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Newsweek Survey Lists Favorite Convenience Store. The Answers Might Surprise You
Newsweek has released a ranked list of the best convenience store retailers in the nation, based on an independent survey of customers. The good news is Wawa made the list of Newsweek’s America’s Best Retailers 2025 in the convenience store category. The bad news? It wasn’t first. That honor goes to Buc-ee’s, which tops the…
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Here’s What to Expect When Netflix House Opens in King of Prussia
Streaming fans now know more about what to expect from the Netflix House coming to King of Prussia, writes Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. The 100,000-square-foot venue will transform the former Lord & Taylor space into a fully immersive fan experience, and it will be more than just a photo op. It will combine…
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