Tag: Chris Gheysens

The outside of Drexelbrook in Drexel Hill.Commerce

Here’s How Some Delaware County Businesses Are Handling the New Normal

The pandemic has pushed safety as a selling point for Delaware County businesses, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times.

There’s a Wawa…

Commerce

36 CEOs Join Regional Task Force to Jump Start Local Economy From COVID-19 Impact

Thirty six regional CEOs are part of a task force to get the Greater Philadelphia economy going again following the effects of COVID-19,  writes…

Commerce

See Which Delaware County Movers and Shakers Made This Year’s Power 100 List

Three movers and shakers from Delaware County have found their place on the Philadelphia area’s Power 100, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business…

Commerce

Wawa Receives Accolades From Food and Wine Magazine For Best Fast Food in Pennsylvania

Food & Wine magazine has named Wawa as the place with the best fast food in Pennsylvania, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live.

The magazine…

Retail

Wawa Growing Southerly as Florida to Overtake New Jersey as State with Most Stores

Wawa is planning to direct its growth more southerly, with the number of stores in Florida expected to surpass the numbers in New Jersey and…

Retail

Inc. Magazine: Wawa’s Evolution Throughout the Years Has Been Carefully Orchestrated

Founded in 1964 as a roadside dairy market, Wawa’s evolution throughout the years – it’s now “muscling out of the gas-station ghetto to…

Commerce

Washington Post: New Wawa Customer in Washington: ‘It’s a Lunch Fantasy’

Wawa’s largest store, not to mention its first-ever in Washington, D.C., is a big hit with new and old customers alike, writes…

A patio outside a Wawa store in Washington, D.C.Commerce

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…

A man and a woman wearing purple Wawa caps.Commerce

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…

Wawa store in Philadelphia.Commerce

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…

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Wawa Extends Sponsorship of Fourth of July Festival by Three More Years

Wawa has extended its sponsorship of the multi-day Wawa Welcome America! July 4th festival for another three years, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia…

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Wawa Threatens to Stop Expansion in Philly over Proposed Tobacco Regulations

Wawa has said it might put a stop to its aggressive expansion in Center City if the proposed regulations on retailing tobacco are passed, writes…

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Spreading a Taste of Delco in Florida, Wawa Set to Open 100th Store in Sunshine State

Wawa broke ground on stores last week in Pompano Beach and West Palm Beach, Fla., as the Delaware County-based chain of convenience stores is…

Commerce

Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens Discusses Minimum Wage, Rivalry with Sheetz

Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens offered some interesting insight about his company when he recently spoke with the Philadelphia Inquirer about Wawa’s rapid growth, which…

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Wawa Extends Welcome America Sponsorship

Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores, has extended its status as the title sponsor of Wawa Welcome America, the eight-day festival in…

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Wawa’s Growth in Philadelphia Continues with New Center-City Location

Wawa has morphed from being just a convenience store and staple of the rush-hour landscape to a full-service operation that is a take…