Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
Small Businesses Saturday finds support throughout Philadelphia
Small Business Saturday saw lots of folks packing local businesses for their shopping needs. Owners say it’s important to shop small businesses throughout the holiday season.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
New Jersey to offer bonuses to those returning to smaller businesses
New Jersey will be offering hundreds of dollars in incentives to new hires for businesses with 100 employees or fewer, Governor Phil Murphy announced Monday.
Soon-to-be new Old City restaurant targeted by vandals
A local woman trying to live her dream and open a new restaurant sees her plans shattered as vandals strike her not-yet-open establishment with bricks.
Soon-to-be new Old City restaurant targeted by vandals
Shawnette Wilson speaks to the owner of an Old City restaurant, not yet open, targeted by vandals
Philly prepares to end most COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday
Philadelphia businesses and residents look forward to an end to most COVID restrictions June 2nd.
Memorial Day finds the Jersey shore packed, after soggy weekend
After a soggy weekend, Memorial Day dawned sunny and warmer, and people flocked to Atlantic City to enjoy the day and shake off cabin fever.
Crowds return to Atlantic City after a soggy Memorial Day weekend
JoAnn Pileggi talks with shop owners and happy beach goers after a cold and dreary Memorial Day weekend.
Struggling local businesses look for creative solutions to bring in more employees
Local business owners are struggling to employ workers as what could be a busy summer season approaches.
Bill to prevent retail shutdowns in disasters passes Pa House
The Pennsylvania state House gave divided approval to let many retail stores remain open during a declared state of disaster emergency, in a Republican-sponsored bill.
Series of graffiti incidents frustrates business owners in Collingdale
Recent spike in graffiti has Collingdale business owners frustrated over the cost of removal and the graffiti makes the town look rundown.
Young Philly entrepreneur creates clothing brand to help his family stay 'Strong'
Bill Anderson reports on a young entrepreneur in Philadelphia creating a clothing brand in an effort to keep his mom and himself 'Strong' in the face of life's challenges. The name of the brand is 'Strong.'
Bucks County shop owner offers vaccine discount, met with strong backlash
A Bucks County small business owner is met with strong backlash after offering a COVID vaccination discount to shoppers.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Small pharmacies cry foul as Pa. health officials seek to narrow who can distribute vaccines
As the Pa. Health Department seeks to narrow who will distribute vaccines, smaller pharmacies say they are better suited for the customers' needs and their role should not be taken away.
Smaller pharmacies say Pennsylvania health officials are taking them out of the vaccination loop
Jeff Cole details the plight of smaller pharmacies cut out of the vaccination program by Pennsylvania health officials who wish to streamline the vaccination process.
Barstool Fund raises millions for struggling small businesses during COVID-19 pandemic
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, has raised $29 million for small businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.