Retail
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Original Wawa Store to Become New Branch of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
The fate of the location of the very first Wawa store is no longer a mystery, as Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union is now building a branch there, writes Peg DeGrassa for Town Talk. The new branch, which is expected to open early next year, will consolidate FMFCU’s Holmes and Folsom locations. [uam_ad id=”52851″] Advertisement…
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Wallingford’s Ship Bottom Brewery Looking for New Taproom Site
A new Delaware County-area outlet for Wallingford’s Ship Bottom Brewery is on tap for this year, as the growing business is expanding close to home after thriving on the Jersey Shore. Ship Bottom is shopping for a new taproom site of 1,500 to 2,000 square feet that it expects to open by Oct. 31, according…
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Twins from Wallingford Pouring Their Sauces onto Grocery-Store Shelves One Case at a Time
Grandma’s cooking is usually the best, but the Vesper family recipe perfected over a Wallingford stovetop for decades was somehow topped by twin grandsons John and Bill Vesper. And the result has been a delicious gravy train that has allowed them to close up their delis. What started as a simple 2012 display at the…
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Wawa Stakes Its Claim in South Jersey Turf War
One of the newest additions to the Wawa legacy is a new convenience store in Cherry Hill, which is becoming a sort of battleground for three C-store chains. With seven stores in Cherry Hill, three in Pennsauken, and more on the way in Brooklawn, the Delaware County-based chain has staked its claim in South Jersey…
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America’s Political Machine in for a Treat as Wawa Prepares to Take Over Washington, D.C.
The nation’s capital will soon welcome the first in a wave of Wawa stores, as the Delaware County-based chain is expanding into Washington, D.C., writes Rebecca Cooper for the Washington Business Journal. Led by CEO Chris Gheysens, Wawa recently presented its ambitious plans in front of a group of real estate industry officials in the…
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Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods. Does That Explain Delay in Opening of Newtown Square Store?
E-commerce behemoth Amazon has entered into an agreement to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, or $42 per share, writes Will Anderson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There is no word yet on whether the deal explains the delay of the opening of the new Whole Foods in both Exton and Newtown Square. John Mackey,…
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May’s Water Ice Celebrates Seven Decades of Cooling Chester Residents
May’s Water Ice is celebrating seven decades of serving the Chester community with its delicious and cooling treats, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times. The Italian ice shop has been a Chester staple since 1947. Owner Kevin May said that, while the city itself has seen dramatic changes over the years, many of his…
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Liquor Board Christens New Wine, Spirits Store in Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently christened a new Fine Wine & Good Spirits Premium Collection store at the flourishing Ellis Preserve development in Newtown Square. Within the new store’s almost 8,800 square feet of space are close to 3,700 wines and spirits, including luxury brands, discounted high-quality, hand-picked Chairman’s Selection products, and a section…
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Wawa, Sheetz in Tug of War for Customers’ Hearts
Of the 700 Wawa stores across half a dozen states, only 40 to 50 actually compete with a Sheetz, but the tug of war on customers’ hearts is all too real. Sheetz, one customer insisted in a NewsWorks report by Eleanor Klibanoff, is “a poor man’s Wawa. It’s the same concept as Wawa with the…
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Wawa to Honor Community Heroes with $80,000 in Grants
Wawa is looking to honor community heroes with $80,000 in grants, writes Sara Smith for NBC 10. The Wawa Foundation has invited people to share their stories about Philadelphia nonprofits and the work they are doing in serving the Greater Philadelphia area by assisting others. A $50,000 grant will be awarded to the winning organization,…
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Wawa Debuts App for Mobile Ordering
Wawa favorites aren’t just around the corner anymore; they’re now on a smartphone app. Wawa Rewards just debuted a new app for ordering ahead, according to a Daily Local News report by Brian McCullough. “Wawa Rewards usage continues to grow in our stores, and this added benefit will drive further increases,” said spokeswoman Lori Bruce.…
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Capital Gains: Wawa Prepping for Expansion into Washington, D.C.
Wawa has set its sights on the nation’s capital, writes Emily Babay for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delco-based chain of convenience stores will be revealing its plans for setting up shop in Washington, D.C., during an event at the Newseum on June 12. There, Chris Gheysens, Wawa’s chief executive, will outline the company’s timeline and…
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Whole Foods Market Delayed at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square
As organic grocer Whole Foods Market has turned cautious on its expansion plans, questions have arisen about the progress of its anticipated new presence at Ellis Preserve. No official update is flowing from Whole Foods, though project developer Equus Capital Partners isn’t concerned yet, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by Natalie Kostelni. “Whole…
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Dollar General Opens New Store in Chester on Highland Avenue
Dollar General’s newest store at 1200 Highland Avenue in Chester is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General will celebrate the store’s official grand opening on Saturday, May 13 at 8 AM with free prizes and…
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Loyal, Enthusiastic Customers the Hallmark of Swiss Farms Throughout 50-Year History
Throughout its 50-year history, Swiss Farms, headquartered in Broomall, has always worked hard to balance growth with maintaining its outstanding reputation, writes Angela Hanson for Convenience Store News. The small Delaware County chain has used its strengths to build an enthusiastic and loyal customer base for its signature drive-through markets that have managed to sustain…
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FROM CHESCO: Exton’s Wellington Square Bookshop Ranked the Best Bookstore in Pennsylvania
Exton’s Wellington Square Bookshop has been selected as the best bookstore in Pennsylvania, writes Liz Steelman for Real Simple magazine, which partnered with Yelp to explore the best independent bookstores in the country. Real Simple and Yelp employed an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews and star rating to determine the best bookstore…
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FROM MONTCO: Will LEGOLAND Breathe New Life Into Plymouth Meeting Mall?
Friday’s grand opening of the new LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Plymouth Meeting Mall was a hit with visitors who were eager to discover what this latest addition could offer, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. The attraction offers a variety of activities, from admiring the stunning Independence Hall display to the Bricks Motor Test Center where…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Takes Political Jab with New Beer
Craft-beer aficionados in Delaware County now have a chance to taste some Alternative Facts in a new brew from Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company, writes Rachel Vigoda for Eater Philadelphia. Last week, 2SP launched “Alternative Facts,” a new seven-percent ABV blonde stout. The unusual name is both a nod to White House spokesperson Kellyanne Conway’s recent…
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