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Just Born unveils new PEEPS lineup
The Easter holiday may still seem like a way off, but Bethlehem’s Just Born Quality Confections is already planning some new offerings in its PEEPS brand lineup, including some interesting collaborations and a new flavor that will spice things up. New to the PEEPS collection this year and available nationwide is PEEPS Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry Flavored Marshmallow[...]
Lehigh Valley Walmart stores part of remodeling
Lehigh Valley stores are part of the 26 planned store remodels this year in the commonwealth. An Allentown Walmart located at 1091 Millcreek Road and an East Stroudsburg Walmart at 355 Lincoln Ave. are included in the retail company’s remodeling plans. According to a release, the new investments focus on[...]
Sheetz hiring more than 440 employees in Pa.
Sheetz has announced immediate plans to hire more than 440 employees in Pennsylvania. The Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz will be hosting hiring events with on-the-spot interviews at each of its 310 Pennsylvania locations on Wednesday, March 26 from 8 am-8 pm EST. Sheetz has been recognized by Fortune[...]
The Brass Rail is returning to new space in Allentown Farmers Market
It was a sad day in Allentown in June of 2022 when the Brass Rail closed after 91 years in operation. Generations had eaten there, enjoying the restaurant’s famous steak sandwiches, and many people mourned the loss of the establishment. But fans of the Brass Rail steak sandwichs will soon[...]
Lobsters rolling into Promenade Saucon Valley
A new restaurant is coming to Promenade Saucon Valley, and this one is specializing in lobster rolls. Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls, known for its Maine-sourced seafood, is opening a new 1,500-square-foot restaurant next to Slime Time in late summer. It will be open daily for lunch and dinner. “Promenade Saucon[...]
Macy’s strikes a deal with buy-out suitor Arkhouse Management Co.
The proposal to take Macy’s Inc. private lives on, but the heat may be coming down a bit. Macy’s Inc. this morning announced it will seat two new independent directors on its board, effective immediately. Richard (Ric) Clark and Richard (Rick) L. Markee will also join the company’s Finance Committee,[...]
Jessica Young brings healthy food to the masses
With unhealthy foods saturating the market, Jessica Young knew there was significant – and untapped - demand for healthy alternatives. The Lehigh Valley native is the founder and CEO of Bubble Goods, an online platform that sells 1,000-plus healthy food products and 1,500-plus clean label products directly to consumers in[...]
Federal campaign encourages small business shopping
The federal government is throwing its weight behind promoting small business shopping this holiday season. Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, announced the SBA’s first-ever Season of Small Business campaign. Guzman[...]
This major department store is rolling out 30 new small-format stores
Macy’s Inc. is preparing to ramp up new store openings off the mall. The company announced it will accelerate expansion of its small-format stores with a plan to nearly triple the number of those units it operates by the fall of 2025. Starting next year, the company plans to open[...]
Holiday shoppers’ festive feelings are falling, but their spending might not be
According to a new consumer survey, the majority of holiday shoppers report that they plan on spending about the same as last year on the season, but negative feelings about the economy and personal finances are still impacting their purchase intentions. “After a year of continued retail declines, this year’s[...]
Wingstop opens in Reading
On Sept. 28, the global franchise Wingstop opened its first location in Berks County, at 3240 N. Fifth St. Highway, Suite 3258, Muhlenberg Township. The Wingstop menu features cooked-to-order classic and boneless chicken wings, crispy tenders and chicken sandwiches hand-sauced and tossed in 11 flavors served with a variety of[...]
Crayola and Kohl’s partner on holiday merchandise collection
Easton-based Crayola LLC and fashion retailer Kohl's are teaming up this holiday for the first-time to launch a merchandise collection, Crayola x Kohl's, available at Kohl's department stores and on Kohls.com, starting Oct. 2. Aimed at engaging consumers through color and creativity, the limited-edition line features merchandise across such categories[...]
