Retail
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Wawa or Sheetz? Penn State Coach James Franklin Weighs In
There wouldn’t be much to college football if there weren’t healthy rivalries to fuel the games. So Penn State coach James Franklin understands the significance of rivalries—even ones between two convenience store chains, writes Michelle R. Martinelli for For the Win, USA Today. And Pennsylvania’s got a big one, with emotional fans in both camps. …
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Wawa’s 2023 Was More Than Just About Pushing Pizza
Wawa 2024 and Beyond continues an aggressive campaign to open stores in other states even as it tweaks stores closer to home, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County-founded convenience store chain closed its Headhouse Square store in downtown Philadelphia in July 2023 and repurposed other closed stores in the city, leaving…
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As Wawa Tinkers With Its Stores, Is It Losing Local Charm?
Wawa’s been experimenting with efficiency in its food prep and delivery, offering apps, online ordering, curbside pickup, and now, an all-digital Wawa in University City, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The Wawa digital store has no shelves, no shopping. Transactions go through kiosks and Wawa’s app. The efficiency helps Wawa run its ever-expanding company,…
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‘Gift Guru’ Opens Boutique in Wayne Which Offers Whimsical, Unique Items for Everyone
Dalvey & Co in Wayne, the brainchild of a self-proclaimed “gift guru” Caroline Espe, offers fun, unique, and whimsical gifts, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. When Espe found herself out of a job in 2020 like so many others, she started creating and sending gift boxes to friends and family who had their big events…
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Grocery Prices in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Soar Above National Average
Grocery prices have continued to climb in 2023, and both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have recorded some of the sharpest increases in the nation this year, writes Mark Huffman for Consumer Affairs. According to a Consumer Affairs analysis, grocery prices increased by 5.3 percent nationwide in 15 analyzed categories year over year. Pennsylvania took the top…
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Springfield Mall Owner Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall and other regional malls, is staring at $1.1 billion in debt and has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in nearly three years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware includes…
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After Three-Year Pause, Holiday Clover Market Returns to West Chester
After a three-year hiatus, the Clover Market Holiday Market is coming back to West Chester, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. The carefully curated collection of vintage and artisan goods will take place inside the athletic center at Westtown School on Dec. 2 and 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The holiday market…
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Round-Up Donation Fatigue Hitting Local Retail Shoppers
Haverford resident Jennifer Lynn Robinson has discovered, along with the rest of us, that it’s impossible these days to get away from donation requests at checkouts, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Whether it’s store clerks or check-out screens, they all want her to round up her bill or donate to charity. Robinson regularly…
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Media Celebrates the Heart of the Community at Small Business Saturday
Media’s vital small business community was highlighted this year for Small Business Saturday, an annual tradition that follows Black Friday, writes Madeleine Wright and Alan Wheeler for CBS News Philadelphia. The 41-year-old owner of Cafesphere on State Street said she has dreamed of running a coffee shop since emigrating from Poland. “When I first came…
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Springfield Mall CEO Believes New Mall Consumers ‘Value Experiences Over Goods’
Joseph Coradino, CEO of PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall, took a hard look at its portfolio well before the onset of the pandemic, replaced department store anchors at some of its super-regional malls, and started selling properties that were not achieving minimum sales levels, writes Al Urbanski for the Chain Store Age. The main…
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‘Where There Is Joy, There Is Beauty’: Local Skincare Brand Offers Array of Holiday Gifts Under $100
This holiday season, Doll 10 — a Newtown-based beauty brand renowned in the dynamic world of beauty and skincare as a beacon of innovation and empowerment — boasts an exclusive collection of skincare and makeup products that are perfect for gift-giving. Founded on the principles of doctor-developed, cruelty-free formulas, Doll 10 aims to empower individuals…
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With Its $1.1 Billion Debt Coming Due, Owner of Springfield Mall May Have to File for Bankruptcy Again
Philadelphia-based PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall, could be heading for another bankruptcy filing just under a month before its credit facilities with a $1.1 billion balance are set to mature, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The publicly traded real estate investment trust posted a net loss of nearly $64 million in…
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King of Prussia Mall Adding 20 More Stores in 2024 As It Attracts More Luxury Brands
The King of Prussia Mall owned by Simon Property Group has been growing by leaps and bounds in the past couple of years with 41 new store openings, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Business has been booming with combined sales for the year of more than $1 billion, and Mall General Manager Bob…
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New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene
The Philadelphia region is one of the country’s best areas for local holiday shopping, according to a new report by consumer financial services company Bankrate, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Your dollars can go further in Philadelphia compared to other cities in the U.S.,” said Alex Gailey, senior data reporter at Bankrate who…
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Radnor Retail Center Home to Several Restaurants Sold for $14.2M
A fully-leased Radnor retail center across from Radnor High School that is home to restaurants Estia, Pietro’s, Honeygrow, and Buena Onda was sold by Brandywine Realty Trust for $14.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The center at 200 N. Radnor Chester Road was purchased by an undisclosed New York private investor. The…
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Rite Aid files for bankruptcy: Here’s What That Means for Delaware County
Philadelphia-based Rite Aid announced Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy and is working on a deal with lenders on a multibillion-dollar restructuring plan, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Underperforming stores will likely be closed under the Rite Aid bankruptcy plan to reduce rent expenses. It expects most stores to stay open and…
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Wawa Push Continues With 80 Stores Planned for North Carolina
The first eight Wawa stores will open in 2024 in North Carolina, with up to 80 stores planned over the next decade, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ. “As we get closer to our grand openings in 2024, we will be sharing even more details on our growth in North Carolina,” Kim Dowgielewicz, director of store…
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Wawa Wins License in Liquor Board Auction with $300,000 Bid in Chester
In a competitive bid that drew attention across the state, Wawa emerged victorious in the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) auction for an expired liquor license in Delaware County, writes Pete Bannan for The Delco Times. The license, originating from Chester, was one of 20 available in counties across the state, and Wawa secured…
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