Retail
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Finkles, ‘The World’s Most Unusual Supply House,’ Closes in Lambertville After Over Century in Business
Finkles in Lambertville, also known among the locals as “the world’s most unusual supply house,” closed its doors for good on January 4 after 107 years in business, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “It’s very sad to me that this beautiful, special, incredible place that’s so unique and so valuable is coming to an…
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New ‘Global Italian Marketplace’ Eataly Set to Open at King of Prussia Mall by Fall 2025
Eataly, the new “global Italian marketplace,” is set to open its doors at King of Prussia Mall by next fall, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The work on the latest location of the multi-level Italian dining and shopping experience has been ongoing for over a year. Some of the more recently completed updates include…
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Longtime QVC Host Takes Step Back After 13 Years with Shopping Network
West Chester-based QVC host Kerstin Lindquist, who has been with the shopping network for 13 years, has announced her departure, effective Dec. 28, writes Olivia Jakiel for Parade. Lindquist said that the choice to step back didn’t come lightly, but it is an important leap forward for her. In an Instagram post, she said it was…
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This Downingtown Market Named Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic
Crop’s Fresh Marketplace in Downingtown was recently named the Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic region, reports Drew Anderson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. “We have a lot of great partners, we have a big wholesale partner, a family-owned business from Connecticut, that we pull a lot of products from and that gives us the…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-use building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development will bring 130 apartments to the area along with 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is expected to be completed by next…
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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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Wawa Set to Open Two New Stores in North Carolina
Wawa is slated to open two new stores Sept. 19 in Wilson, North Carolina, according to local news outlet The Wilson Times, as reported in convenience.org. Grand opening first days will be celebrated with giveaways and a hoagie-building competition, free T-shirts to the first 100 customers, and free coffee through Sept. 29. The event will…
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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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Yardley Refillery: A Beacon for Sustainable Living in Bucks County
Low-waste living is gaining momentum, addressing the growing concern over packaging waste, much of which ends up in landfills, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Enter the Yardley Refillery, Bucks County’s first of its kind, offering a sustainable solution for everyday essentials. Located at 1 South Main Street in Yardley, this eco-friendly shop stocks a…
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Wawa Experimenting With Travel Center Concept in North Carolina
Wawa has built its brand on being a neighborhood community convenience store but now it’s trying a new approach reaching truckers and other travelers on the road, writes Jim Walsh for the Cherry Hill Courier Post, as reported at Delaware Online. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is building its first travel center along an…
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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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Apparently Defying Physics, a Wawa Sign and 2 Plastic Cups Join Up
Chris Coleman for WPG Talk Radio witnessed something impossible involving a Wawa sign and two plastic Wawa drink cups. Coleman found himself at a Wawa in Hammonton, New Jersey and noticed the sign didn’t look right. On closer examination, someone had stuck two Wawa drink cups in the valleys of the “W” on the sign.…
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Gas Station to Restaurant, How Convenience Stores Have Evolved
When consumers veered from roadside stops for cigarettes, maps, frozen burritos and soft drinks to embrace made-to-order meals, places like Wawa went with them, writes Anne D’Innocenzio for the Associated Press, as reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer. A convenience store stop is no longer like stopping at a gas station or truck stop. Convenience stores…
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New Center City District Report Shines Light on Downtown Retail Trends
The Center City District recently released its latest report on downtown Philadelphia retail, but while experts say it has stabilized, there is still room to grow, writes Meir Rinde for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the report, the retail occupancy rate for the area spanning from Girard Avenue to the north to Tasker Avenue…
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These Three Bakeries Are Some of Bucks County’s Best
The Philadelphia suburbs, Bucks County included, is filled with bakeries selling delectable bakes like freshly baked cakes, cookies, and cinnamon rolls, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fritz Bakery, which has locations in Langhorne and Bensalem, is known for its sticky buns topped with cream cheese icing. The family-run bakery first opened in Croydon…
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David’s Bridal Introduces On-Demand Delivery with DoorDash
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal 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 the convenience of doorstep…
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North Face to Close Center City Store in January
North Face has announced that it will be closing its Center City store in January 2025, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. As a result of the closure, 17 layoffs will occur. The store has been there, as part of Philadelphia’s premiere retail corridor on Walnut Street, since 2009. According to a Worker…
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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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