Retail
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Shoppers Reminisce About Amazon Fresh After Store Closings
Amazon’s announcement last month that it was closing all of its physical Amazon Fresh stores has stirred the emotions in some shoppers as they search for an alternative, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Philadelphia area, six Amazon Fresh locations closed, with nearly 1,000 workers laid off. That includes an Amazon Fresh…
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Eddie Bauer Retail Operator Liquidating Stores in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The store operator of Eddie Bauer, an entity under Catalyst Brands Group, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is in the process of liquidating its stores, including one in Concordville, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delaware County store is in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake, 961 Baltimore Pike, Glen Mills. The…
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New Vintage Shop Opens in Phoenixville for ‘Oddballs’
Described as a shop “for oddballs, by oddballs,” Great Scott Vintage specializes in vintage clothing, eclectic home decor, and gifts. A Phoenixville native and graduate of Phoenixville High School, owner Molly Ferguson is returning to her roots to launch her new venture, located at 26 S. Main Street. Ferguson brings over nine years of high-level…
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Wawa Sells Closed Delaware County Store, Along with Six Other Properties
Wawa is selling seven properties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, four that have closed stores and three that are vacant lots, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The portfolio went out to market in May of 2025. It includes a closed Wawa store at 2236 Chichester Ave. in Boothwyn. Wawa is asking $800,000…
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Chocolate Passion: Delaware County Shops Make Valentine’s Day Sweet
You really can’t go wrong with chocolate, from the classics like chocolate-covered strawberries and traditional gift boxes to chocolate-covered bacon. You’ll find all that and more at these Delaware County chocolate shops, writes Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. Bevan’s Own Make Candy at 143 E. Baltimore Pike in…
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Remembering Carl Henderson, Owner of Carls’s Cards in Havertown
The owner of Carl’s Cards & Collectibles in Havertown is being remembered this week, writes Alexandra Simon for CBS News Philadelphia. Carl Henderson, who opened the popular sports memorabilia and novelty shop 32 years ago, has died, according to an announcement posted Saturday on social media. “Our hearts are literally broken. We have no…
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Di Bruno Bros. Pull Back Sad, But Not Surprising, Customers Say
Di Bruno Bros. customers will miss the three stores that are closing in Wayne, Ardmore, and Center City, but they aren’t surprised by the move, writes Denali Sagner and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The gourmet food grocer decided to refocus its energy on stores at the Italian Market and Rittenhouse, as well as…
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Never Been to Buc-ees? Here’s How It Compares to Wawa
If you live in the Delaware Valley, chances are you know Wawa like the back of your hand. It’s where you grab your morning coffee, a hoagie on the run, or that late-night snack you swear you didn’t need. Wawa isn’t just local either, it’s grown into a powerhouse with more than 1,000 stores across…
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Is it Worth Preserving Suburban Malls and Their Nostalgic Window to the Past?
For many who grew up in the Philadelphia suburbs, the mall wasn’t just a place to shop — it was the center of teenage life, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City Philadelphia. That nostalgia is front-of-mind for preservationist Rachel Hildebrandt, who once rode SEPTA buses from East Oak Lane to destinations like Willow Grove Park…
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Di Bruno Bros. Closing Wayne Store Along with 2 Others
Di Bruno Bros. is closing its Wayne gourmet market along with its Ardmore and Center City stores as part of a “refocusing,” writes Denali Sagner and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Closing dates were not available from Wakefern Food Corp., a supermarket cooperative that acquired the Di Bruno’s brand in 2024. However, staff at…
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Amazon Is Closing its Amazon Fresh Stores, Including One in Broomall
Amazon announced Tuesday it would be closing its Fresh and cashierless Go stores in Pennsylvania and nationwide, including an Amazon Fresh store in Broomall, writes Kara Seymour for Patch. Amazon Fresh will continue to exist as an online brand. “While we’ve seen encouraging signals in our Amazon-branded physical grocery stores, we haven’t yet created a…
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IKEA Is Coming to Granite Run, But It Won’t Look Like the One in Conshohocken
IKEA is officially coming to Delaware County, but if you’re picturing the familiar blue-and-yellow warehouse with the winding showroom, flat-pack aisles, and Swedish meatballs, it’s time for a reset. The new IKEA location planned for Promenade at Granite Run in Media will be a very different kind of store, one that reflects how the company…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Debuts New Spring 2026 Collections for Brides and Bridesmaids
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal recently unveiled its Spring 2026 Bridal and Bridesmaids Collections designed by head of couture and design Viola Chan. The Spring 2026 Bridal Collection embraces a modern couture vision grounded in emotion, craftsmanship, and confident self-expression. It follows bridal trends that lean into romantic nostalgia, with lace and corsetry. Soft femininity…
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Sign Code Typo Cost Wayne Business Owner David Mackey Thousands
When David Mackey moved the Philadelphia Print Shop to the former Antiquities Etc. on Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, he took his sign with him, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times & Suburban. It had hung over his business at two previous Wayne locations and was smaller than the sign that had hung at the Antiquities…
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Wawa Forgot What It’s About When It Opened a Digital Store
A now-closed digital Wawa at 3300 Market Street that had no shelves and no products was a bad idea, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The idea was to improve efficiency in serving Wawa customers by streamlining the whole process. “The problem was, words like smooth, seamless, and efficient are words that precisely no one…
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Pennsylvania Leads the US in Online Gaming Revenue, Harrah’s Ranked 4th in November
Pennsylvania is the number one iGaming market in the U.S., and the only state to achieve $300 million of online gaming revenue in two consecutive months, writes Corey Sharp for Play Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that Pennsylvania iGaming operators generated $304.4 million in revenue in November, above $300 million for the second…
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Cupcake Marty Going Bananas Combines Pudding and Baked Goods
There’s a bakery in Upper Darby where banana pudding and cupcakes meet. Cupcake Marty Going Bananas at 9004 West Chester Pike greets you with banana wallpaper, then invites you to come inside and get something sweet. It was recently featured by Bob Kelly on Breakfast With Bob at Fox 29 The owner grew up in…
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The Math Behind Sheetz Opening Across From Wawa in Limerick
The arrival of Sheetz in Limerick isn’t just about brand rivalry, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The move is a calculated economic play rooted in traffic patterns, pricing strategy and consumer behavior. Sheetz will open its first Montco location Feb. 12 on Ridge Pike in Limerick Township, directly across from a Wawa. For…
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