Retail
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Step Through the Swamp Door: A Curated Antique Experience
For lovers of antiques and collectibles, The Swamp Door in Gilbertsville has something for everyone, reports Tamala Edwards for 6ABC. The Swamp Door is a co-op that started in 2015. It opened with 49 vendors and has grown to over 70 businesses covering 7,000 square feet. “We have antiques, vintage gifts, décor, collectibles, curiosities and…
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Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are excited to open our first store in Central…
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Wawa ‘Cheers to Classrooms’ Toasts Teachers With Free Coffee
Wawa, Inc., announces its “Cheers to Classrooms” initiative is back toasting teachers and school staff with free any size hot coffee from Monday, Sept. 2 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The offer is available at its Mid-Atlantic operating area of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. Wawa toasted educators in Alabama…
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New Cookbook Store and Community Space Opening in the Italian Market in October
Catie Gainor was sick with a bad fever when she was scrolling through social media and saw a post by Seattle-based cookbook shop, Book Larder. It was a concept she felt would complement Philadelphia’s culinary scene and is the inspiration behind opening Binding Agents, an upcoming cookbook shop in the Italian Market, writes Ali Mohsen…
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8-Year-Old South Philly Girl Sells Lemonade, Makes Enough for Taylor Swift Concert Tickets
Eight-year-old Philadelphia girl Elena Flores is a huge Taylor Swift fan, but never had the chance to see that pop star perform live in concert. After missing last year’s Taylor Swift performances in Philadelphia, she decided she had to see Swift before the Eras Tour ends this December. Knowing how expensive and hard to get…
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Wawa, Kelces Team Up for New Commercial That Feature the Couple
A new commercial brings together two of Delaware County’s favorite things—Wawa and the Kelces, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Wawa commercial , actually directed by Kylie Kelce, looks at the post-Eagles retirement life of Jason and Kylie Kelce, as they navigate the demands of family life. In the commercial, Jason uses…
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New Plant Shop and Gourmet Soda Bar Bring Refreshing Vibes to Downtown Sellersville
Downtown Sellersville is welcoming two new women-owned businesses, Just One More Plant and The Fizzy Fern, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Just One More Plant, formerly located in Quakertown, is a boutique specializing in houseplants, pottery, and gardening accessories The shop’s relocation marks a new chapter for owner Erin Volovnik,…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop in February, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Kriebel’s Bakery on Ridge Pike in Eagleville has been a community staple for custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions, but now its award-winning chef has decided to take on…
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Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following the COVID-19 pandemic. A 2022 poll reports as much as 29 percent of shoppers visit physical locations less than they did before…
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For Convenience, Wawa Ranked 2nd on Best US Retailer List
An annual ranking of America’s Best Places to Make a Purchase includes five convenience stores, with Wawa ranked 2nd in the group. Newsweek and Statista joined forces to rank the 200 best retail places, surveying 7,000 shoppers between February and March covering 40 industries, reports NACS Magazine. The top three to 10 retailers that had…
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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 the Philadelphia 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…
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What Brings Wawa and Sheetz Together? Both Want to Be Close to People
Wawa and Sheetz keep running into each other these days, with both convenience store chains opening stores near each other, sometimes even within sight of each other, reports the Tribune News Service for the Daily Times. Historically, the two competing chains have pretty much kept out of each other’s way, so what’s changed? “The one…
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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th state where its setting down roots. A groundbreaking for the new store in Inwood, West Virginia, is planned for Aug.…
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Discounter Big Lots Closes Stores, Including 1 in Delaware County
Discount retailer Big Lots will close about 149 stores in 28 states, according to multiple reports, including its store in Clifton Heights, writes Katherine Rodriguez for NJ.com. The chain announced the closures about one month after it notified the Securities and Exchange Commission it would close 35-40 stores this year. Company leaders cited “inflation” and…
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IKEA’s Immersive Sleepeasy Exhibit Highlights Sleep Products
For two weekends in August, IKEA customers can visit an immersive exhibit in New York City showcasing the furniture company’s new products and solutions to enable better sleep. The free, family-friendly IKEA Sleepeasy takes place Aug. 8-11 and Aug. 15-18 in SoHo at 51 Crosby St. in New York. No reservation are required. The exhibit…
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Wawa Reimburses Richboro Customers for Contaminated Fuel Damages
In a swift response to a recent incident, Wawa has committed to reimbursing customers whose vehicles were damaged by contaminated fuel purchased at their Richboro location, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company announced this week that affected customers could see repair reimbursements soon. The incident, which occurred last week, caused numerous vehicles…
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The Owners of Milk Jawn Are Trying to Build an Ice Cream Empire in Philadelphia
Milk Jawn just recently opened its second brick-and-mortar shop in Northern Liberties to join its first one in East Passyunk. This represents the latest chapter for owners Amy Wilson and Ryan Miller, writes Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. Milk Jawn got its start after Wilson began making ice cream as a hobby in her home…
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Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties to Transform Neshaminy Mall
The new owners of Neshaminy Mall, Paramount Realty, and Edgewood Properties, have announced plans to redevelop the site, aiming to breathe new life into the half-vacant property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Acquired for $27.5 million from Brookfield Properties, the mall’s transformation will see approximately half of its 1.1 million square…
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