The General Store at UPV Shipping
Local Finds, American Stories and Gifts Worth Giving.
Explore locally made foods, nostalgic favorites, Americana merchandise, seasonal gifts, custom creations and ready-to-give baskets inside Pennsburg’s historic Farmers Bank.
Shopping for a gift?
We’ll Make It Gift-Ready.
Let the front desk know that your purchase is a gift. Eligible General Store items can be placed in one of our signature burlap sacks with a gift tag at no additional charge.
Explore Gift OptionsCome In to Ship. Stay to Explore.
A General Store Inside Your Hometown Shipping Center
The General Store at UPV Shipping brings together useful, thoughtful and unexpected products from local makers, family businesses and classic American brands.
You may stop in to ship a package, print a label or make a return—but while you are here, you can also discover Pennsylvania foods, nostalgic candy, coffee, tea, honey, fruit butters, Americana merchandise, home goods and seasonal gifts.
Our shelves and displays change throughout the year, so each visit may offer something different.
Local Products
Discover foods, gifts and specialty items made throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
American-Made Finds
Shop products selected for their craftsmanship, history, nostalgia or connection to American stories.
Seasonal Experiences
Themed displays, rotating specials and new gift ideas make the store worth visiting throughout the year.
What You’ll Find
Explore the General Store
Inventory changes regularly, but these are some of the products and collections you can expect to discover when you visit.
Pennsylvania & Regional
Local Foods
Honey, fruit butters, nut butters, mustards, pretzels, coffee, candy and other products from nearby makers.
History & Heritage
Americana
Patriotic, colonial-inspired and American-history merchandise selected for its story and character.
Something to Sip
Coffee, Tea & Soda
Locally roasted coffee, historic coffee brands, colonial teas, craft soda and drink-making ingredients.
Sweet Nostalgia
Classic Candy
Old-fashioned candy, regional favorites and familiar American treats that bring back good memories.
For the Pantry
Honey, Spreads & Baking
Varietal honey, spreadable honey, fruit butters, baking mixes, syrups and specialty pantry products.
For Home & Giving
Home Goods & Gifts
Candles, kitchen items, decorative pieces, jewelry, keepsakes and useful gifts for home and family.
Changing Throughout the Year
Seasonal Merchandise
Holiday products, themed collections, limited-time treats and gifts that change with the season.
Ready to Give
Gift Baskets & Sets
Choose a ready-made basket or select products from around the store to create something more personal.
Made Close to Home
Supporting Local Makers Through Everyday Shopping
Some products come from just a few miles away. Others come from family businesses throughout Pennsylvania and neighboring states.
We look for merchandise that offers something more than attractive packaging. It may have a family story, a regional tradition, a memorable flavor or simply be something made with care.
Our local selection may include products from the Upper Perkiomen Valley, Bucks County, Lehigh Valley, Lancaster County and other Pennsylvania communities.
Shop Locally or Online
Three Ways to Explore Our Merchandise
UPV Shipping is where you can browse locally in Pennsburg. Our two online stores make many of the same products available to customers beyond the area.
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UPV Shipping General Store
Shop in person, explore changing displays, build a gift basket and discover products that may not yet be listed online.
- Browse products in person
- Ready-made gifts available
- Build your own gift basket
- Complimentary burlap gift packaging
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Gift With a Story
Shop American-made gifts paired with product histories, nostalgic themes, recipes and custom occasion stories.
- Curated gift sets
- American-made products
- Product history cards
- Personalized story options
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Party Like 1776 Again
Explore patriotic gifts, colonial-inspired products and Americana merchandise connected to America’s history.
- America 250 merchandise
- Patriotic gifts
- Colonial themes
- American-history products
Currently in the Store
Christmas in July
Enjoy a little holiday cheer in the middle of summer.
Our Christmas in July theme features decorated displays, seasonal gift ideas, nostalgic treats and rotating in-store specials.
Summer flavors, picnic favorites, cool drinks and end-of-season specials.
A Weekly General Store Tradition
Free Sample Thursday
Stop in each Thursday to try something featured from the General Store. Samples change regularly and may include coffee, honey, fruit butter, pretzels, candy, soda, tea or another product we think you should discover.
Thoughtful Gifts Without the Guesswork
Choose Your Way to Give
Whether you need something in a hurry or want to create a completely custom gift, we can help put it together.
Ready-to-Go Gift Baskets
Choose from gift baskets and sets already assembled in the store for birthdays, holidays, thank-you gifts and other occasions.
Explore Gift Baskets →Build Your Own Basket
Walk through the store, choose the products you like and let us turn them into a gift designed around the recipient.
Build a Custom Gift →Complimentary
Burlap Gift Sack
Let the front desk know that eligible General Store items are being purchased as a gift. We will place them in a burlap sack and include a gift tag at no additional charge.
Make It Personal
Custom Gifts Made at UPV Shipping
Add a photograph, business logo, name, date, message or custom design to create something made specifically for the recipient.
For Businesses and Organizations
Corporate Gifts That Feel Personal
Create gifts that reflect your business, your community and the people receiving them.
We can combine local products, branded merchandise, custom engraving, personalized packaging and individual shipping into one coordinated gift program.
- Employee appreciation
- Client and customer gifts
- Holiday gifts
- Real estate closing gifts
- Event and conference gifts
- Custom branded merchandise
More Than a Retail Display
A Store Designed to Be Explored
The General Store is part of the UPV Shipping experience. Displays change, new products arrive and there is usually something you did not expect to find inside a shipping center.
Changing Displays
Seasonal decorations and themed displays create a different atmosphere throughout the year.
New Discoveries
We regularly introduce products from local makers, historic brands and small American businesses.
Hometown Service
Ask questions, get gift suggestions and let us help put together something that fits the occasion.
One Convenient Stop
Ship a package, make a return, print a label and pick up a gift during the same visit.
Visit Us at The Square
Shop Inside Pennsburg’s Historic Farmers Bank
The General Store is located inside UPV Shipping at the main intersection in Pennsburg. Our large off-street parking lot can be accessed from Route 23 or Route 663.
There Is Always Something New
Stop In and Explore the General Store.
Discover local products, Americana merchandise, custom gifts, seasonal displays and thoughtful gifts ready to take home.