East Lampeter Township: what’s happening

Openings

1. 2026-09-23 announced

   Vera Bradley was announced 2026-09-23 at Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Opening slated for Oct 2026 per headline.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

2. 2026-09-10 open

   AutoZone (East Lampeter Township) opened 2026-09-10 at shopping center in East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   One of two new stores in same article.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

3. 2026-07-21 open

   Ezzy Eats Authentic Mexican Restaurant opened 2026-07-21 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Food truck operator.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

4. 2026-06-22 open

   Simply Southern opened 2026-06-22 at Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Opened 2026-06-19.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

5. 2026-06-01 announced

   Uptown Cheapskate was announced 2026-06-01 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   First Lancaster County location; first reported 2026-02-17.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

6. 2026-05-28 open

   The Back Nine opened 2026-05-28 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Opened Fri 2026-05-29 per article.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

7. 2026-05-26 open

   Puppy Flow opened 2026-05-26 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

8. 2026-05-20 open

   A New Dawn opened 2026-05-20 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

9. 2026-04-22 announced

   W.O.L.F. Gyms (Rockvale) was announced 2026-04-22 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Opening Sat 2026-05-02.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

10. 2026-04-17 build-out

    Gish's Furniture (new larger store, Route 30) was in build-out as of 2026-04-17 at the former Tony Wang's restaurant site, across from Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Relocation/expansion; center completion fall 2026.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

11. 2026-04-17 build-out

    7 Brew Coffee (Route 30, former Tony Wang's site) was in build-out as of 2026-04-17 at the former Tony Wang's restaurant site, across from Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    First in county; center completion fall 2026.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

12. 2026-03-11 open

    The Cage opened 2026-03-11 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

13. 2026-02-04 open

    Chicken Hill Distillery (larger Tanger space) opened 2026-02-04 at Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Move within Tanger Outlets; opened 2026-02-14 per announced date.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

14. 2026-01-06 open

    Sheetz (East Lampeter Township, former Howard Johnson's) opened 2026-01-06 at the former Howard Johnson's site, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Opening Mon 2026-01-12; 19th Lancaster County Sheetz.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

15. 2025-12-23 open

    Rolled Cold Creamery (Route 30) opened 2025-12-23 along Route 30, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Relocation from downtown Lancaster (see closings).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

16. 2025-10-30 announced

    Miniature Realms & Adventures was announced 2025-10-30 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

17. 2025-10-09 open

    The PlaySpace (at Just Press Play Mega Store) opened 2025-10-09 at Just Press Play Mega Store, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Expansion within existing store; opened Sat 2025-10-11.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

18. 2025-09-17 open

    Domino's (Route 30 near Rockvale) opened 2025-09-17 near The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

19. 2025-08-21 announced

    Cocalico Creek Home (new larger store) was announced 2025-08-21 next to current store along Route 30, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Planned.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

20. 2025-05-29 open

    Noel's Cafe (drive-thru) opened 2025-05-29 in East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Operator of two food trailers.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

21. 2025-04-30 open

    Artisan Mill Co. (Shops at Rockvale) opened 2025-04-30 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Opened Sat 2025-05-03; first announced 2025-02-07.

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

22. 2025-03-06 open

    Val'NTino's opened 2025-03-06 at Lincoln Highway East, next to ThozeGuyz Pizzeria, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

    Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

Closings

1. 2026-09-17 winding-down

   Fastening Products of Lancaster was winding down as of 2026-09-17 at Old Philadelphia Pike, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Assets sold to Lubker Distribution (announced 2026-08-21); operations relocating to West Chester; ceasing operations later in 2026. Founded 1971. See developments. Municipality not independently verified.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

2. 2026-03-23 closed

   Calvin Klein (Tanger Outlets) closed 2026-03-23 at Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Closing April 2026.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

3. 2026-02-11 closed

   Eddie Bauer (Tanger Outlets) closed 2026-02-11 at Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Closing end of March 2026 after operator's Chapter 11.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

4. 2026-01-20 closed

   Francesca's (Tanger Outlets) closed 2026-01-20 at Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Liquidation; chain reportedly closing all stores.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

5. 2025-06-17 closed

   Crate & Barrel Outlet (Rockvale) closed 2025-06-17 at The Shops at Rockvale, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Closed Sun 2025-06-22.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

Ownership and space changes

1. 2026-09-17 winding-down East Lampeter Township asset sale

   Fastening Products of Lancaster: asset sale, reported 2026-09-17 at Old Philadelphia Pike, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Derived from closing row C-136. Assets sold to Lubker Distribution (announced 2026-08-21); operations relocating to West Chester; ceasing operations later in 2026. Founded 1971. See developments. Municipality not independently verified. Rows: C-136.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

2. 2026-04-17 build-out East Lampeter Township space reuse

   7 Brew Coffee (Route 30, former Tony Wang's site): space reuse, reported 2026-04-17 at the former Tony Wang's restaurant site, across from Tanger Outlets, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Derived from opening row O-157. First in county; center completion fall 2026. Rows: O-157.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

3. 2026-01-06 open East Lampeter Township space reuse

   Sheetz (East Lampeter Township, former Howard Johnson's): space reuse, reported 2026-01-06 at the former Howard Johnson's site, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Derived from opening row O-123. Opening Mon 2026-01-12; 19th Lancaster County Sheetz. Rows: O-123.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (What's in Store)

Developments

1. 2026-09-17 winding-down

   Fastening Products of Lancaster wind-down / asset sale to Lubker Distribution was winding down as of 2026-09-17 at Old Philadelphia Pike HQ, East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Founded 1971 as Welk Industrial Products (renamed 1974). Assets sold to Lubker (West Chester), announced 2026-08-21; operations relocating to Lubker HQ in West Chester; ceasing Lancaster operations later in 2026; Welk family retains building. Municipality not confirmed. Municipality not independently verified.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business) · also 1

2. 2026-09-09 announced

   East Lampeter hotel conversion to affordable housing was announced 2026-09-09 in East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Claimed in source: dollar figure cited $3.3M. $3.3M purchase price. Headline only.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

3. 2026-09-04 build-out

   Lancaster Archery Supply expansion was in build-out as of 2026-09-04 in East Lampeter Township (LNP).

   Claimed in source: 31,000 sq ft. Family home demolished for expansion; 31,000 sq ft figure from search snippet (EDC/LNP) - verify.

   Source: LNP | LancasterOnline (Local Business)

County plan reviews (LCPC)

1. 2026-08-05 LCPC review · outcome unknown LCPC SALDO 81-250-2A

   Lancaster AI Hub (Subdivision Plan; Land Development Plan) at 216 Greenfield Road, Lancaster, East Lampeter Township and Lancaster City was filed with the Lancaster County Planning Commission 2026-08-05 for its 2026-09-14 advisory review; outcome not recorded (LCPC).

   The eastern portion of the existing building will be demolished to allow for a 2-story data center. Parking is proposed along the east side of the building. Green roof canopies and landscape screen is proposed along route 30. Classification: Final Plan. Gross acres: 82.68. Proposed industrial sq ft: 367564. Zoning: City Of Lancaster: Manufacturing/Suburban City. LCPC SALDO 81-250-2A. Advisory county review for the 2026-09-14 meeting, not a municipal permit or approval.

   Source: Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC) meeting review layer

Public notices

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