Retail
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What Should Replace Oxford Valley Mall? More Than 80 Bucks County Residents Weighed In
If Bucks County residents had their way, Oxford Valley Mall would become part restaurant district, part entertainment hub, part town center, and in at least one memorable case, part brothel. It is a wish list that says something real about where this community is, and where it thinks the mall should go. The backdrop matters.…
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Paul Beale’s Flowers in West Oak Lane Has Been a Philadelphia Family Legacy for 55 Years
In Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood, a flower shop has been quietly marking life’s most important moments for 55 years, and it’s still very much a family affair. Paul Beale’s Flowers was founded on May 1, 1971, by Paul Beale Sr. and his wife, Altermese. Before opening the shop, Paul had spent 15 years managing Stein’s Florist in Philadelphia,…
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Why Polestar Philadelphia Is Outgrowing Its King of Prussia Showroom
Polestar Philadelphia is on the hunt for a new home, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The search says something about where both the brand and its King of Prussia neighborhood are headed. The electric vehicle brand, operated locally by Long Motor Co., is actively scouting sites in the region after outgrowing its…
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How West Chester’s QVC Lost Its Edge: Debt, Cord Cutting, and an Aging Audience
For decades, West Chester-based QVC turned live television into a sales engine, moving billions of dollars in products into American homes and redefining how people shop. A video from Company Man, a YouTube channel that tracks the rise and fall of major American businesses, recently broke down what’s gone wrong with the West Chester-based company.…
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A New Era Begins: Plymouth Meeting Mall Is Being Reborn as a Town Center
For nearly 60 years, the Plymouth Meeting Mall has been one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable landmarks. Now, after decades of watching foot traffic thin and storefronts empty, the property readies for the most dramatic reinvention in its history. From Retail Icon to Ghost of Its Former Self The Plymouth Meeting Mall was the third…
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Which Wawa Coffee Has the Most Caffeine? The Answer May Surprise You
Wawa customers choose their coffee for all kinds of reasons. Some want the smooth taste of Cold Brew. Others prefer a handcrafted latte or a flavored iced coffee. But if your goal is simple – getting the most caffeine for the least money – the answer depends on whether you’re optimizing for total caffeine or…
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than four decades of service at the corner of Route 73 and Brick Road, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa described the decision as the result of a…
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Pizza Shop Owner Recalls the Glory Days of the Granite Run Mall
Alessandro Spennato owns Sitaly to Go, a small pizza shop in Wilmington, but if he had a choice, he’d still be spinning dough at the Granite Run Mall in Media, once a popular focal point for the Delaware County community. “At one point, they tell stories that the top floor shook from how many people…
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A Look Back at Exton Square Mall and Its Place in Chester County History
Former mall rats, gather around for tales of the bygone era of the Exton Square Mall. Long before online shopping, smartphones, and social media, Exton Square Mall was where much of Chester County gathered. For generations of locals, the mall was not only a place to shop, but it was also where teenagers spent weekends, families started holiday traditions, and friends…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Is Staging a Dramatic Comeback in Montco Through a Bold New Partnership
Retail rarely gets second acts, but Bed Bath & Beyond might just be the exception, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home goods store is returning to physical retail in the region, and Montgomery County is once again part of the story. The beloved chain, which filed for bankruptcy in 2023 and shuttered…
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Wawa Ranked in Top 30 on Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Largest Family Businesses
Wawa has secured its spot among the most powerful family-owned companies in the country, and for anyone who has ever made a late-night hoagie run or grabbed a coffee on the way to work, it probably comes as no surprise. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain landed at No. 26 on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Largest…
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Peddler’s Village Shop Named One of the Best Candy Stores in America by USA Today
Skip’s Candy Corner at Peddler’s Village has landed among the best candy stores in America, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Bucks County readers still have a chance to push it higher. The honor works through a two-step process: a panel of experts nominated finalists, then readers vote daily through June 8th…
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10 Peddler’s Village Stores People Can’t Stop Talking About
Peddler’s Village has long been one of Bucks County’s most recognizable destinations, but the Village increasingly feels less like a traditional shopping center and more like a discovery experience. Visitors are not simply shopping. They are exploring. Browsing. Sampling. Looking for stores and experiences they cannot easily find online or replicate at a mall. That…
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Wawa Has 1,200 Stores, 1 Billion Customers, and Millionaire Cashiers. Its ESOP Ownership Model Is Why
Most convenience store chains follow a familiar path. Go public. Scale fast. Answer to shareholders. Wawa took a different route, and that choice still shapes every store, every shift, and every customer experience. Wawa is privately owned. The Wood family, descendants of the company’s founders, holds approximately 59 percent of the company’s shares. Employees own…
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Amazon Now Launches in Philadelphia: Get Thousands of Items Delivered in 30 Minutes or Less
Amazon is dramatically expanding its ultrafast delivery ambitions in Philadelphia with the launch of Amazon Now, a service promising delivery in 30 minutes or less for thousands of everyday items, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program, which launched in Philadelphia alongside Seattle as one of its first test markets, lets customers order…
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Global RV Manufacturer to Shut Down Limerick Facility, Impacting 89 Workers
A global manufacturer tied to the recreational vehicle and outdoor living industries is preparing to exit Montco, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Dometic announced plans to shut down its facility on Lewis Road in Limerick. The move will impact 89 employees and leave a sizable industrial property along the Route 422 corridor…
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps through a breakfast order she’ll eat in the car. Someone grabs a hoagie that they swear tastes “just like it used to,” even if they’re not totally sure that’s true…
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Get Your Spring and Summer Groceries at These Chester County Farmers Markets
Farmers markets throughout Chester County are offering fresh groceries perfect for spring and summer cooking, write Bailey King and Wyld Young for Philadelphia Magazine. Here are five markets where you can find seasonal fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and more. Berwyn Farmers Market—Berwyn. Open every Sunday from 9 AM to noon, the Berwyn Farmers Market features…
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