Morning Call Retail Watch

04/29/2013

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With the warm weather becoming more consistent these days, I thought I would highlight one of the Lehigh Valley's favorite fair-weather pastimes — enjoying a movie at the drive-in.

03/29/2013

If you love chocolate, stop by Moussey Moose Chocolates, a new bakery that opened at 315 W. Broad St. in Quakertown. Pastry cases are filled with handmade chocolates, as well as pastries, cookies and cakes made fresh daily by a French trained pastry chef. Learn more about Moussey Moose in Sunday's Retail Watch.

02/25/2013

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Have you ever had a tough time figuring out what to give as a gift?

10/01/2012

Shopper alert: Ross Dress for Success at South Mall along Lehigh Street will have its grand opening this Saturday, Oct. 6. I'll tell you more about it in Sunday's Retail Watch, but I didn't want you to miss out on opening day.

09/28/2012

Hi everyone! My name is Irene Kraft. And, on Monday, I will take over Retail Watch. You all know I have some pretty big shoes to fill. Tyrone did an amazing job. I hope you will be patient with me as I learn the retail beat and you'll give me time to get up to speed. I welcome your help -- leads on new retail outlets, questions, etc. So please feel free to contact me

09/25/2012

Qdoba opens Friday in Whitehall Township

The restaurant in MacArthur Towne Center at 2669 MacArthur Road marks the first Lehigh Valley location for the fast and casual chain known for its burritos, tacos, quesadillas, Mexican gumbo and taco salads.

09/24/2012

In case you missed Sunday's Retail Watch column about new tenants going into the long-vacant Circuit City building in Whitehall Township

The bankruptcy and closing of several hundred Circuit City stores in late 2008 dealt a serious blow to the nation's already weak retail scene.

09/24/2012

Some Lehigh Valley iconic restaurants survive the bitter economy with lower-priced specials

One way the chef at the historic Hotel Bethlehem continues to reel in customers in spite of a depressed economy is to buy the freshest seafood but butcher it himself.

09/24/2012

FYI: I, Tyrone Richardson, have accepted a job at another publication. Sunday, Sept. 30 is my last time authoring Retail Watch. Morning Call reporter Irene Kraft is taking over the Retail Watch column, which will continue to publish on Sundays.

09/17/2012

In case you missed Sunday's column about Star Wars' Luke Skywalker inspiring a young entrepreneur

I'm sure many remember the lessons their parents bestowed upon them, like the value of a hard-earned dollar.

09/14/2012

Menchie's coming to Airport Center in Hanover Township

The latest frozen yogurt shop is a Menchie's planned for Airport Center shopping plaza in Hanover Township, Lehigh County, according to Jody King of CBRE, the real estate firm involved in the deal.

09/10/2012

In case you missed Sunday's Retail Watch column

The loss of Paws to Tail in the Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley earlier this year left a void for those dog and cat owners depending on the shop for its natural, holistic and organic raw, dry and canned pet foods and treats.