Concept of ‘big box’ changing in NEPA

BY JON O’CONNELL, STAFF WRITER / Published: April 27, 2019 SCRANTON — The meaning of “big box” is changing. Historically, the term described major retailers in the vein of Walmart and Best Buy. However, it flew around Wednesday at the Northeastern Pennsylvania Real Estate Summit when developers talked about the…

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Thrive or dive? The changing face of NEPA’s restaurant scene

The idling line of cars snaking around Dairy Queen never shortened. Two or three new cars filled the void whenever the line moved forward. The newest ice cream and fast-food spot opened Tuesday in South Abington Twp. to curious customers whose enthusiasm marks shifting tastes. The fork in consumer preference…

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