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Former Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz dies at 77
Former Sheetz president, CEO and Chairman, Stephen G. Sheetz has passed away. He was 77 years old. Born Jan/ 7, 1948, in Altoona, he began working part-time for Sheetz Kwik Shopper when he was just 12 years old. The company was founded by his brother Bob Sheetz in 1952. After earning his degree from Penn State University[...]
Giant closing fulfillment centers as it adjusts ecommerce operations
As the grocery store chain works to revamp its home delivery and ecommerce operations, Giant will be closing its centralized fulfillment centers, including locations in Coopersburg, Lancaster, Willow Grove and North Coventry. “We’ve learned over[...]
Unique Snacks launching new brand look
Berk’s County pretzel and snack manufacturer, Unique Snacks, is giving its product line a new look. The nationally available snack brand has unveiled a new brand identity that features bright colors, a fresh logo and a new tagline, “Daringly Different.” Beginning in January, consumers will[...]
Allentown art studio expands, rebrands
An Allentown art studio is expanding its offerings and is changing its name as a result. Hawaii Fluid Art Lehigh Valley has changed its name to Hangout for Art. The creative studio is located at 3325 Hamilton Boulevard. According to a press release, the rebrand reflects the studio’s evolution from[...]
Children’s Art Classes opening in Allentown
The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for a new business aimed at boosting kids’ creativity. The event at Children's Art Classes at 327 South Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown will run from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the ribbon cutting[...]
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands expands into Texas
Lehigh Valley Restaurant Brands, which has operated Red Robin Locations throughout the region for more than 30 years and recently expanded into operating Wing Stop locations, is expanding again. This time it’s not growing into another brand, but into another part of the country. LVRB has now entered into the[...]
Giant store now open at South Mall
A new Giant Grocery Store has opened in the South Mall on Lehigh Street in Salisbury Township, on the site where a Bon-Ton department store used to stand. The new 68,000-square-foot store, which has an on-site fuel station, replaces the company’s current store and fuel facility at 3015 West Emmaus[...]
PGCB October report reveals record iGaming revenue
The combined total revenue generated from all forms of gaming, along with fantasy contests, during October 2025 was $596,970,584, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“PGCB”) reported. The amount marked an increase of 20.22% compared to revenue generated in October 2024. The total revenue from gaming includes all those regulated by[...]
Bethlehem makes list of top Main Streets for fall shopping
MarketBeat has put out a list of the best 125 Main Streets for fall holiday shopping and three Pennsylvania streets made the cut, including one in the Lehigh Valley Bethlehem’s Main Street ranked number 14 on the list that celebrated as a business district that brings out the fall spirit[...]
South Mall Giant store opening soon
As shopping malls continue to evolve, the Lehigh Valley will soon find a Giant supermarket at the site of the former Bon-Ton department store at the South Mall in Salisbury Township. The Giant company said the new store at 3300 Lehigh Street will officially open Nov. 21. The 68,000-square-foot store,[...]
Local convenience store owner to open 21st location
A former beauty salon in Bethlehem will become a new neighborhood grocery store. The owner of A1 Quick Shops, Iffy Ansari, has purchased a building at1225 N. New Street in Bethlehem with intent to convert it into the 21st location of his expanding convenience store chain. Ansari said he was[...]
PFMA urges Pa. congressional delegation to reopen government, protect SNAP benefits
To prevent disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will affect nearly two million Pennsylvanians, the Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association is urging the state’s congressional delegation to take immediate action to reopen the federal government. In addition, Gov. Josh Shapiro is announcing today new steps his administration is[...]
