BusinessBig Lots is under new ownership and reopening a dozen stores in Pennsylvania But Philadelphia-area fans of the discount retailer will have to take a drive to get to them. The news comes four months after the chain announced it was going out of business.
BusinessBig Lots is under new ownership and reopening a dozen stores in Pennsylvania But Philadelphia-area fans of the discount retailer will have to take a drive to get to them. The news comes four months after the chain announced it was going out of business.
RetailVictoria’s Secret ignored sexual harassment, Philly ex-employee allegesAfter reporting the incidents, the woman said she was retaliated against by managers at the Liberty Place location, according to a lawsuit filed last month.
RetailVictoria’s Secret ignored sexual harassment, Philly ex-employee allegesAfter reporting the incidents, the woman said she was retaliated against by managers at the Liberty Place location, according to a lawsuit filed last month.
Health-care IndustryRite Aid sued for nearly $7 million over unpaid ads for flu and COVID shotsThe lawsuit, over a deal made while Rite Aid was in bankruptcy, is the company's latest blow. Since 2022, the Philly-based chain has closed more than 1,100 stores nationwide.
Health-care IndustryRite Aid sued for nearly $7 million over unpaid ads for flu and COVID shotsThe lawsuit, over a deal made while Rite Aid was in bankruptcy, is the company's latest blow. Since 2022, the Philly-based chain has closed more than 1,100 stores nationwide.
RetailPhilly-based Five Below has stopped imports from China, its largest source of merchandiseThe 1,500-store chain grew rich selling cheap Chinese products to middle schoolers, but those days are paused, at least for now.
RetailPhilly-based Five Below has stopped imports from China, its largest source of merchandiseThe 1,500-store chain grew rich selling cheap Chinese products to middle schoolers, but those days are paused, at least for now.
RetailPhiladelphia-area shoppers don’t regret panic purchasing Korean skincare, Mexican Cokes, and Japanese stationery amid tariff uncertaintyWhen President Donald Trump announced he was pausing the majority of tariffs for 90 days, Philly shoppers had already started panic buying. Now, they say the extra time is an excuse to stockpile.
RetailPhiladelphia-area shoppers don’t regret panic purchasing Korean skincare, Mexican Cokes, and Japanese stationery amid tariff uncertaintyWhen President Donald Trump announced he was pausing the majority of tariffs for 90 days, Philly shoppers had already started panic buying. Now, they say the extra time is an excuse to stockpile.
RetailQVC Group lays off 900 workers as the West Chester-based shopping network restructuresThe cuts come as QVC's smaller counterpart HSN prepares to close its Florida campus and move to Chester County.
RetailQVC Group lays off 900 workers as the West Chester-based shopping network restructuresThe cuts come as QVC's smaller counterpart HSN prepares to close its Florida campus and move to Chester County.
BusinessWhy these Philly-area Tesla owners are keeping their cars despite disagreeing with Elon Musk’s politics Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become an increasingly public — and highly divisive — figure in the Trump administration, putting some Tesla drivers who disagree with his politics in a tough spot.
BusinessWhy these Philly-area Tesla owners are keeping their cars despite disagreeing with Elon Musk’s politics Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become an increasingly public — and highly divisive — figure in the Trump administration, putting some Tesla drivers who disagree with his politics in a tough spot.
RetailSome Rite Aid shelves remain bare even post-bankruptcy. Experts explain why that may be. Rite Aid is focused on "restocking of our front-end inventory," a spokesperson said. It's been six months since the Philly-based company emerged from bankruptcy.
RetailSome Rite Aid shelves remain bare even post-bankruptcy. Experts explain why that may be. Rite Aid is focused on "restocking of our front-end inventory," a spokesperson said. It's been six months since the Philly-based company emerged from bankruptcy.
BusinessWawa feels America’s uncertainty and offers ‘sense of comfort’ as customers spend less Most customers spend three to five minutes at Wawa. “We strive to make it the best three to five minutes of someone’s day," says CEO Chris Gheysens.
BusinessWawa feels America’s uncertainty and offers ‘sense of comfort’ as customers spend less Most customers spend three to five minutes at Wawa. “We strive to make it the best three to five minutes of someone’s day," says CEO Chris Gheysens.
BusinessThe best local alternatives to Joann Fabrics in Philadelphia and the suburbsYes, creatives, there is a life after Joann Fabrics.
BusinessThe best local alternatives to Joann Fabrics in Philadelphia and the suburbsYes, creatives, there is a life after Joann Fabrics.
PennsylvaniaMontco-based company settles lawsuit accusing it of deceptively marketing eggs from ‘free roaming’ hens Alderfer Eggs stopped using the term "free roaming" on their marketing materials following the 2023 lawsuit.
PennsylvaniaMontco-based company settles lawsuit accusing it of deceptively marketing eggs from ‘free roaming’ hens Alderfer Eggs stopped using the term "free roaming" on their marketing materials following the 2023 lawsuit.
BusinessThese Joann fabrics stores in the Philly area are closingIt was unclear when stores would close for good. Joann executives said in an FAQ that sales would run through the end of May, while supplies last.
BusinessThese Joann fabrics stores in the Philly area are closingIt was unclear when stores would close for good. Joann executives said in an FAQ that sales would run through the end of May, while supplies last.
ObituariesHarvey Rovinsky, former owner and president of Bernie Robbins Jewelers, has died at 77He hosted many special events at his stores and offered free jelly beans, cappuccino, Champagne, and flowers to customers. “Our clients are our friends,” he told the Jewish Exponent.
ObituariesHarvey Rovinsky, former owner and president of Bernie Robbins Jewelers, has died at 77He hosted many special events at his stores and offered free jelly beans, cappuccino, Champagne, and flowers to customers. “Our clients are our friends,” he told the Jewish Exponent.
RetailMitchell & Ness flagship is moving into the Brooks Brothers space on Walnut StreetThe vintage sportswear company is making big moves in Center City and has a changing of the guard in its top leadership.
RetailMitchell & Ness flagship is moving into the Brooks Brothers space on Walnut StreetThe vintage sportswear company is making big moves in Center City and has a changing of the guard in its top leadership.
RetailCollingswood mourns a Wawa closure that had been pitched as temporaryThe Haddon Avenue Wawa closed for what the convenience store chain initially said was needed repairs. Then it announced the store would be closed for good.
RetailCollingswood mourns a Wawa closure that had been pitched as temporaryThe Haddon Avenue Wawa closed for what the convenience store chain initially said was needed repairs. Then it announced the store would be closed for good.
BusinessForever 21 is not forever in Philadelphia. These two local stores are closing.The retail apparel brand is looking for a buyer and could close all Pennsylvania locations.
BusinessForever 21 is not forever in Philadelphia. These two local stores are closing.The retail apparel brand is looking for a buyer and could close all Pennsylvania locations.
