Retail
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West Chester’s QVC Refreshes Lineup with Batch of New Wellness and Beauty Brands
QVC is updating its product lineup this year by introducing new wellness and beauty brands, that highlight the category’s growing importance to the West Chester-based retailer, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for the Retail Drive. “We’re excited to welcome innovative new brands while continuing to deliver the fan-favorites our customers trust, making it easier to discover solutions that help you look and feel…
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Lou Turk’s, Tinicum’s Gentleman’s Club, Is Getting a New Name
Lou Turk’s, Delaware County’s only strip club, is changing its name to The Carousel Delco, part of a rebranding for this 50-year-old Delco icon, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Referring to itself as a “gentleman’s club,” Lou Turk’s posted the name change Jan. 31 on its Facebook and Instagram pages. “We are still…
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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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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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Five Chester County Bakeries to Visit for Local Sweet Treats
Chester County residents have no shortage of local bakeries to visit for delicious treats, write Dahlia Matzner and Sabrina Sucato for Main Line Today. Here are five bakeries offering cupcakes, custom cake orders, savory pastries, and more. Clay’s Bakery—Berwyn. Clay’s Bakery features a variety of cake options, winning a 2025 Best of the Main Line…
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Indie Shelf in Malvern Anchors Region’s Homegrown Beauty Movement
The Indie Shelf, with locations in Grays Ferry and Malvern, is at the forefront of the Philadelphia region’s homegrown beauty boom, writes Sara Radin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sabeen Zia, a cosmetic scientist and the shop’s founder, helps customers understand and navigate the often confusing clean-beauty landscape. “Clean beauty goes beyond ingredient lists,” she said. “It’s…
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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 to Shutter All Amazon Fresh Stores, Including Philadelphia’s Only Location in Northern Liberties
Amazon has announced its plans to shut down all its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, write Kate King, Sean McLain, and Joseph De Avila for The Wall Street Journal. The move is being done as a way for the company to shift its focus on its online same-day delivery service, as well as expanding…
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Amazon Closing All Physical Stores, Including Three Around Bucks County
Amazon recently announced that it will be closing its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores, including locations in Middletown, Bensalem, and Warrington, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The company announced it would be shifting its focus to investing more in its Whole Foods Market presence. “After a careful evaluation of the business and…
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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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Four Chester County Chocolate Shops Perfect for Valentine’s Day Treats
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s that time of year for delicious treats from local chocolate shops, write Anne. E. Hill, Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. Here are four Chester County shops offering traditional and unique chocolates perfect for the upcoming holiday. Bridge Street Chocolates—Phoenixville. This Phoenixville spot boasts…
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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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Former Regal Site at Doylestown’s Barn Plaza to House Six New Stores, Restaurants
Six new restaurants and businesses are coming to Barn Plaza in Doylestown at the site of the former Regal Cinema on Route 611, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The shopping center, owned and managed by Brixmor, will have three new multi-tenant buildings spanning 46,000 square feet. A new Pottery Barn featuring home furnishings will be taking up a 13,000-square-foot space. Another…
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Michael’s Sandwich Shop in Woodlyn Closes After 49-Year Run
Michael and Mary Cirilli are retiring, bidding farewell to grateful customers who enjoyed their cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other sandwiches for decades, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Upper Chichester couple are owners of Michael’s sandwich shop at Jefferson and Fairview roads in Woodlyn. The shop permanently closed on Dec. 31. That final week…
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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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Inside the Mall That Became a Mini-City in Montgomery County
Few places in Montgomery County can overwhelm quite like the King of Prussia Mall, writes The Northeast Times. With more than 400 stores, sprawling dining options, and an ever-growing mix of entertainment, the Upper Merion landmark has evolved far beyond a traditional shopping center into a full-day destination. Shoppers can bounce between luxury heavyweights like…
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Saks Bankruptcy Leaves King of Prussia Store Intact — for Now
Luxury retailer Saks Global, which operates Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company says the move is aimed at restructuring its finances while remaining in business. For Montgomery County shoppers, the impact appears mixed but relatively limited for now. In Montco,…
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Philadelphia-Based Gopuff Could Soon Complete IPO After $250M Fundraising Round
Gopuff recently reached $250 million in fundraising, giving it a 96 percent probability of completing an initial public offering, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its near lock of complete an initial public offering is according to a new Pitchbook report. This is one of the highest rates in the nation for venture…
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