Retail
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Chester County Bakery Among List of Best Bakeries in Pennsylvania
Cookies, cakes, pastries, and more are the subject of some of the best bakeries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone compiled a list of the 13 best in the state, and one Chester County bakery is among them. While also naming the best on the list, there are also recommendations of what to order and Yelp reviewers…
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The Perfect Gourmet Stays Loyal to QVC
For years, the Perfect Gourmet has successfully delivered prepared gourmet food across the state while its owner, Carol Allen, presents her products on QVC, writes Thomas Heath of The Washington Post. To chase her business idea, Allen had to leave a six-figure income, sell her horses and live without a paycheck or vacations for a…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of New Retailers
The Montgomery County retail powerhouse continues to grow, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. The King of Prussia Mall has welcomed several new retailers in recent months, with more openings planned throughout the year. Among the newest additions is Rivian, which opened a showroom on the plaza’s lower level near Eataly in February. Apparel brands…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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Pennsylvania Dutch ‘Mud Sales’ Support First Responders With Homemade Furniture and Treats
Pennsylvania Dutch “mud sales” throughout Chester and Lancaster Counties offer residents a unique way to support first responders, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Popular throughout Amish and Mennonite communities, mud sales serve as a series of annual auctions raising funds for local fire stations. The sales are typically held in late winter or early…
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Parkesburg Antique Shop Houses Sixty Vintage Vendors in One Place
With over sixty vendors under one roof, Wright’s Barn Shoppes is an antique lover’s dream, writes Betsy Brewer Brantner for Chester County Press. Housed in a renovated Parkesburg barn, the shop boasts a wide range of vintage finds. Vendors offer furniture, jewelry, dishware, artwork, statues, pottery, and more across the barn’s 12,000 square feet of…
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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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A Daughter’s Promise: Legacy of Carl’s Cards in Havertown Lives On
The family of the late Carl Henderson, owner of Carl’s Cards and Collectibles in Havertown, isn’t letting his 31-year legacy vanish, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Henderson died suddenly in his sleep on the morning of Jan. 31 at age 69. At 11 AM, his daughter, Lauren Henderson-Pignetti, opened his sports card and…
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Explore the Shelves for Your Next Read at Newly Opened Forage Books in Kennett Square
Scavenge no longer for a good place to buy a book in Kennett Square! Forage Books has recently opened its doors to the public, writes Jamie Kleman for Chadds Ford Live. Owner Tamlyn Ancone’s long-held dream of running a bookstore came to life after she and her husband moved closer to his hometown of Unionville.…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Takes Valentine’s Day to Times Square
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal took center stage in New York City this Valentine’s Day, highlighting flexible payment options for couples planning their big day, according to PYMNTS. The wedding retailer partnered with digital payments platform Sezzle to sponsor the annual Love in Times Square event, where weddings, vow renewals and proposals unfolded in the…
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Nordstrom Rack Launches New Locations, with One Coming to Exton
Nordstrom Rack, the off-price division of Nordstrom, is preparing to launch four new locations in the Philadelphia area, with one set for Exton in the fall, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Exton store will cover 30,000 square feet and be located inside Main Street at Exton, a popular shopping center at Routes 30 and 100. The…
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Five Below’s Turnaround, Lifting Stock Threefold, Can Be Credited to This Shopping Demographic
A renewed focus on teen shoppers has helped Philadelphia-based Five Below offset tariff pressures, positioning the retailer as one of retail’s standout comeback stories, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. Following a five-year stock low that was triggered by President Donald Trump’s April 2024 tariff announcement, the retailer reworked its strategy around licensed products tied to…
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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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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate shops offer everything from refined truffles and Belgian classics to playful dipped treats and hand-painted bars. Some are longtime family businesses. Others lean creative and unexpected. Together, they show the…
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X-Golf Eyes Springfield for Possible Location on Sproul Road
A new spot for golf lovers could soon take shape in Springfield, with the township’s Board of Commissioners reviewing an application for a franchised X-Golf location, a simulated golf center featuring a restaurant and bar, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. At X-Golf, visitors can enjoy simulated golf courses from across the globe and lessons…
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Honor Black History Month by Supporting Black-Owned Chester County Businesses
February is Black History Month, and Chester County residents can celebrate all month long by supporting local Black-owned businesses, write Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver, and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. Here are five Black-owned shops, restaurants, and small businesses to support this month and every month. Forever Changes—Phoenixville. Originally beginning as a pop-up…
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Pros Rate This Local Antique Shop Among the World’s Best
When looking to buy antiques, most collectors focus on prominent spots, like London’s Portobello Market or Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. However, some of the best finds can be discovered in small shops or flea markets around the world, write Lale Arikoglu and Mara Balagtas for Condé Nast Traveler. But they’re usually only known to professionals who…
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Sheetz Scoping Out Wawa’s Home Turf with a Chadds Ford Store Proposal
Sheetz is thinking of opening a 24/7 convenience store with gas pumps in the Painters Crossing Shopping Center at 1201 Wilmington Pike, Chadds Ford, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. That’s a mere 17-minute drive, or 8.9 miles, from Wawa’s headquarters at 260 W. Baltimore Pike in Chester Heights. There is some confusion over…
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