• Wayne Business Transforms Children’s Artwork Into Striking Pop Art Collages

    Wayne Business Transforms Children’s Artwork Into Striking Pop Art Collages

    Local parents and families have a unique way to preserve their children’s homemade artwork thanks to Pop Goes the Doodle, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. The Wayne business, owned and operated by artist Lauren Proud, transforms existing art pieces into a stunning pop art collage. Proud takes children’s sketches, paintings or simple…

  • King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Launches New “Ultra Feminine” Capsule Line

    King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Launches New “Ultra Feminine” Capsule Line

    King of Prussia–based David’s Bridal is once again redefining wedding style with its latest limited-time capsule collection, “Ultra Feminine.”  The nation’s largest bridal retailer and AI-powered fashion marketplace launched the new Monthly Muse line as part of its bi-weekly New & Now arrivals. The collection celebrates soft romance, confident design, and timeless elegance. Crafted with…

  • Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go in Newtown is Closing Its Doors For Good

    Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go in Newtown is Closing Its Doors For Good

    Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go, a gourmet to-go seafood store at the Village at Newtown shopping center, is closing, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “After serving our wonderful community for the past few years, we are very sad to announce that Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go will be closing its doors,” said the business.…

  • Estate Sales and Auctions Flourish Throughout the Brandywine Valley

    Estate Sales and Auctions Flourish Throughout the Brandywine Valley

    Estate sales throughout Chester County offer residents a truly one-of-a-kind shopping experience, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. This specific type of shopping features secondhand items from antiques to rare collectibles made available through the liquidation of an estate. The range of available items make estate sales popular amongst both one-time shoppers and lifelong collectors,…

  • Toys “R” Us Makes a Nostalgic Comeback to King of Prussia

    Toys “R” Us Makes a Nostalgic Comeback to King of Prussia

    The former king of toy retail, Toys “R” Us, is making a nostalgic comeback, landing in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and shuttering nearly 800 stores nationwide, the beloved brand is re-emerging with more than two dozen new flagship and seasonal pop-up…

  • How Wawa Lures Customers from Wendy’s, Burger King and Starbucks

    How Wawa Lures Customers from Wendy’s, Burger King and Starbucks

    Wawa is stealing customers from Burger King, Wendy’s and Starbucks, especially during breakfast, because of its focus on high-quality, built-to-order food, writes Natalie Rice for CNBC. The Delaware County-based chain is leveraging its customer loyalty, almost a cult-like following that has inspired merchandise, tattoos, songs, and marriage proposals, to expand into the Midwest and South.…

  • An IKEA Store Is Coming to the Promenade at Granite Run in Media

    An IKEA Store Is Coming to the Promenade at Granite Run in Media

    A new IKEA Media store is moving into the Promenade at Granite Run, 1111 W. Baltimore Pike, writes Max Bennett for Patch. IKEA Media will arrive in spring 2026 with a new format that will make it more accessible to customers. . “No more trekking through that notorious I-476 ‘Blue Route’ traffic—now you can enjoy…

  • Find Your Next Cozy Read at these Chester County Independent Bookstores

    Find Your Next Cozy Read at these Chester County Independent Bookstores

    Independent bookshops throughout Chester County offer residents the perfect way to find their next read while supporting local businesses, write Regan Bradley, Danielle Fusaro, and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Here are four local bookstores with everything from romance to science fiction so you can cozy up with the perfect read this fall.…

  • Former Miss Georgia Rises to QVC Superstar After Debuting First Brand with Network

    Former Miss Georgia Rises to QVC Superstar After Debuting First Brand with Network

    Kim Gravel, a former Miss Georgia, became a QVC superstar after launching her first brand with the West Chester-based shopping network at age 46, writes Cindy Barth for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  Seven years later, she became the first QVC talent to exceed $250 million in annual sales, contributing to over $1 billion in total…

  • Why Did Jordan Brand Choose Philadelphia for First World of Flight Store in the U.S.?

    Why Did Jordan Brand Choose Philadelphia for First World of Flight Store in the U.S.?

    Earlier this month, Philadelphia joined Beijing, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with a Jordan Brand World of Flight location, writes Ian Servantes for WWD. Each of the global cities are among the most shoppable in the world, and Jordan Brand is speaking out on why it chose Philadelphia as the first U.S.…

  • Nottingham-Based Herr’s Introduces Newest Snack for a Tasty Cheesy Crunch

    Nottingham-Based Herr’s Introduces Newest Snack for a Tasty Cheesy Crunch

    Nottingham-based snack company Herr’s is debuting its newest and tastiest snack with Herr’s Crunchy Cheesy Chomz, reports Aunyea Lachelle for NBC10 Philadelphia. The Crunchy Cheesy Chomz, which debuted on Sept. 15, combine real cheesy flavor with a satisfying crunch. The crispy, stick-shaped snack makes for a savory treat perfect for any time of day. The…

  • Frazer Antique Market Opens With Unique Vintage Finds

    Frazer Antique Market Opens With Unique Vintage Finds

    The newly opened Frazer Antique Market is bringing one-of-a-kind antiques to Chester County, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Shoppers can find a wide range of vintage goods in the Frazer shop, from home wares to décor to clothing. Antique jewelry, dishware, stained glass, and more entirely unique finds fill every corner of…

  • Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report

    Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report

    Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…

  • Trolley Barn Public Market Welcomes New Faces Amid Vendor Changes

    Trolley Barn Public Market Welcomes New Faces Amid Vendor Changes

    The Trolley Barn Public Market in Quakertown is celebrating its fifth anniversary while undergoing several changes, including the addition of new vendors, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. One original tenant recently left the market, as Black River Farms Vineyard & Winery closed its Black River Wine Bar on Sept. 21. The space the…

  • Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition

    Bensalem-Based Philly Pretzel Factory Dives Into Desserts with New Acquisition

    Philly Pretzel Factory, the popular soft pretzel chain based in Bensalem, is preparing to introduce desserts to its mainly salty snack menu, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which recently completed the acquisition of Bristol-based Cone Guys, an ice cream cone manufacturer, is planning to launch water ice and soft serve…

  • David’s Bridal Expands Wedding Options With Karako Suits Partnership

    David’s Bridal Expands Wedding Options With Karako Suits Partnership

    King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal continues to widen its wedding and formalwear reach, writes Karen Alberg Grossman for Mr. Magazine. The bridal giant teamed up with Karako Suits, a family-owned menswear chain with more than 40 years of experience. Soon, Karako’s suits and tuxedos will be available directly through David’s Bridal’s website, giving couples and…

  • Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?

    Did You Know the Current President of Wawa is a Bucks County Native?

    Brian Schaller, who grew up in Buckingham Township, is the current president of Wawa, one of the largest privately held companies in the nation, writes Tom Sofield for the New Hope Free Press. Schaller started his Wawa career 23 years ago in the accounting department and has progressed through leadership roles since then. For the…

  • Kelly Cook on Leadership, Gratitude, and Lessons Learned at David’s Bridal

    Kelly Cook on Leadership, Gratitude, and Lessons Learned at David’s Bridal

    David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook’s story is one of gratitude, resilience, and constant learning, writes Nicole Kirichanskay for Inside Retail. She took the helm earlier this year, helping steer one of the country’s most recognizable bridal retailers through an evolving retail landscape. Cook first joined the King of Prussia company in 2019 as Chief Marketing…