Retail
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Sheetz Sets Opening Date for Long-Awaited Limerick Location
The wait is almost over for Sheetz fans in Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The new location in Limerick Township is now scheduled to open on Febuary 12, marking one of the brand’s most visible moves yet into traditional Wawa territory. Township officials approved the project last summer, and construction has steadily progressed…
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More Than a Mall: 7 Reasons Why the King of Prussia Mall Thrives While Other Regional Malls Struggle
Across the country, shopping malls are fighting for relevance. Once-busy corridors and courtyards now sit quiet. Anchor department stores have vanished. In many communities, the phrase “dead mall” has become shorthand for a retail model that failed to keep up with changing consumer and retail trends. And yet, one mall continues to break from that…
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Stephen Sheetz’ Successful Expansion Helped Fuel Wawa Rivalry
A Pennsylvania food feud continues between Delaware County-based Wawa and Altoona-based Sheetz, even with the recent death of Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 77-year-old Sheetz led the family-owned business from 1984 to 1995, then served as chairman of the board for nearly 20 years. Under his watch,…
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See Which Area Grocer Had the Largest Boost in Sales for 2025
Amazon Grocery showed the largest gain in sales among Greater Philadelphia grocery retailers, with 17.5 percent sales gain, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Amazon Grocery, which includes Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market, added $97.5 million in revenue in 2025, according to data from Food Trade News. Four Amazon Fresh stores have…
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Gas Stations Now Considered the Best Place to Charge Your EV
Phillip Stafford is a Wawa fan, but when he needs to charge his Tesla, he’s going to Sheetz, where his EV charging is faster. Convenience store chains like Wawa, Sheetz, and Love’s Travel Stops think differently when luring EV users. The draw is no longer who has the cheapest fuel, but who has the fastest,…
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For Lower Prices and Quality, These Supermarkets Come Out Ahead
For overall quality, Wegman’s continues to score high, while offering competitive pricing among area supermarkets, writes Kevin Brasler for Delaware Valley Consumers’ Checkbook, as printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit surveyed its members on quality and prices at area supermarkets. Wegmans was rated “superior” by 85 percent of its customers on produce, meat, and…
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Springfield Mall in Distress? Owners Miss Loan Repayment
PREIT and Simon Properties Group, owners of the Springfield Mall, did not pay off their loan for the mall ahead of its maturity date last month, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. The $32.4M loan underpinning the Springfield Mall was scheduled to mature in early October. It has now been flagged as “non-performing matured,” according to…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Mall leadership says 2025 delivered record-setting sales and foot traffic, driven largely by an expanding lineup of experiential tenants that turn the shopping center into a regional…
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Local ‘Nonprofit Whisperer’ Named to Board of Directors at Family-Owned Boscov’s
East Goshen Township resident Bob Madonna has spent much of his career helping nonprofits find clarity, stability, and strong leadership. Now, that work is extending into the retail sector, with one of the most popular department store chains in the Mid-Atlantic region. Madonna, the Managing Partner of Diversified Services LLC and a longtime nonprofit advisor,…
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Giant Closes Willow Grove Center as Strategy Shifts
Giant is shutting down a fulfillment center in Willow Grove and others as the grocery chain transitions away from centralized online order operations, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Willow Grove facility is among five Pennsylvania sites expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2026, according to Giant parent…
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Employees Reveal 11 Wawa Secrets That Enhance the Experience
Beyond its customized menu, there are 11 Wawa secrets that are also part of the Wawa experience, writes Charlotte Hilton Andersen for Reader’s Digest. Here are some of the best. 1. There’s a secret menu you can access from a tiny goose icon on the touchscreen. 2. Fountain drink lids are color-coded to keep you…
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Steven Singer Jewelers Officially Opens New Store in Village at Newtown
Steven Singer Jewelers has opened its new location just in time for the holidays in the Village at Newtown shopping center next door to The Capital Grille, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “Get pumped because we are offering the same exceptional service and stunning jewelry from Philadelphia’s Jewelers Row to our friends in Bucks County,” said the owner, Steven Singer. The…
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ShopRite Supermarkets Picks Up West Chester Location from Family-Owned Operator
ShopRite Supermarkets is set to assume control of the West Chester ShopRite as it completes the purchase of three regional stores from long-standing family operators, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Along with the 1115 West Chester Pike store in West Chester, the Wakefern Food Corp. subsidiary plans to assume control of two Philadelphia…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes 15 New Additions for Gift-Giving Season
King of Prussia Mall, the largest on the East Coast, welcome 15 new additions, including restaurants and retail stores in time for the holiday gift-giving season, write Lauren Armstrong and Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Eataly offers an authentic Italian dining experience with classics like pizza, pasta, and meatballs, while also being…
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Popular Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Wayne Moves to Eagle Village
John Goncher of Radnor is moving his popular Wild Yeast Bakehouse to a commercial artisanal bakery at the Eagle Village Shops in Wayne next year, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The bakery specializes in sourdough bread loaves. It has been operating for five years out of Goncher’s home, with the loaves also appearing at local…
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Buc-ees Teases Move to Pennsylvania as It Expands to Virginia
Buc-ee’s is inching its way toward Pennsylvania as it opens its most northern store yet in Virginia, even teasing Pennsylvania travelers of an impending store opening here with billboards, writes Damon C. Williams for USA Today Network, as published in Yahoo! news. Similar to Wawa, the Texas-based gas station/convenience superstore has a cult following in…
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Clothes Mentor in West Chester Draws Shoppers with Designer Deals, Sustainable Style
In West Chester, the resale shop Clothes Mentor is drawing shoppers from across the region, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Located at 1369 Wilmington Pike, the store offers what feels like a “secret shopping portal,” where designer labels and high-quality clothing come at prices that make sense. Inside, racks stretch into aisles of…
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Franklin Mall Goes Up for Sale, Several Options in Play for Property’s Future
Franklin Mall, Philadelphia’s largest outlet mall and the second largest in Pennsylvania, has been put up for sale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. JLL, the real estate firm marketing the mall for sale, has not listed an asking price for the property. With the 137-acre property now on the market, a number…
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