Retail
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Sprouts Farmers Market Growing Pennsylvania Footprint with Montgomeryville Location
Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a new Montgomeryville location, which marks its second store in Montgomery County – joining its existing Upper Dublin site – and the seventh in the state, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The grocer is aiming for a July 25 opening of the new store at…
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Rodon Group in Hatfield Sees Major Gains from Trump Tariffs
The Rodon Group, a plastic injection molding company in Hatfield and one of the few U.S. toy manufacturers, is seeing major gains thanks to President Trump’s tariffs, write Nancy Chen, Joe Enoch, and Julia Doyle for CBS News Philadelphia. Every year, the plant produces billions of plastic parts, including window parts, beverage caps, and K’nex…
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Philadelphia Print Shop to Retain Wayne Brick-and-Mortar, Moving to Smaller Storefront with Historic Charm
After nearly five years at its current location in downtown Wayne, The Philadelphia Print Shop is preparing for a short move — a stone’s throw to the west — into a smaller, more intimate storefront this fall. Owner and proprietor David Mackey, who in 2020 acquired the nationally-known print and map shop established in 1982…
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King of Prussia Mall Nears Deal to Transform Vacant JCPenney into New Experiences
Big changes are on the horizon for King of Prussia Mall as it moves closer to filling the long-vacant former JCPenney space, Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. General Manager Bob Hart shared that new retail and entertainment concepts are in the works, with an official announcement expected this summer. “This is going to…
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KOP’s David’s Bridal Outpaces Tariffs, Adds New Revenue Stream
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal is not just adapting to Trump’s tariff policy; it’s expanding, reports Danny Parisi for Glossy. As the global tariffs send wedding costs through the roof, the bridal giant is sidestepping price hikes by moving production out of China and to other countries like Vietnam and Sri Lanka. CEO Kelly Cook…
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2 Communities Reject Wawa and Sheetz Plans for New Stores
Wawa and Sheetz both lost territory in central Pennsylvania when a Wawa store was turned down in Cumberland County and a Sheetz store rejected by a judge in Dauphin County, writes Seth Kaplan for WHTM, as reported in yahoo! news. Both convenience store chains have been expanding their footprints in central Pennsylvania and elsewhere and…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Adds STEM Center and Kid-Focused Fun
The Plymouth Meeting Mall has children in mind as it embraces the trend of transforming traditional retail spaces into immersive destinations. Two new tenants are set to bring a fresh dose of family-friendly interactive fun to the Montco shopping center. DreamLand Adventure will be a soft play area designed for toddlers, according to the mall’s…
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Philadelphia’s Oldest Tavern Expands with New Center City Retail Store
McGillin’s Olde Ale House has expanded its footprint with a permanent retail store in Center City, just one block away from the 165-year-old bar and restaurant, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 500-square-foot space is near the site where McGillin’s operated its temporary Holiday Pop Up Shoppe for the past two years.…
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David’s Bridal’s New Partnership Designed with the Groom in Mind
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal is making sure grooms don’t get left at the altar when it comes to style, writes Tatiana Walk-Morris for Retail Dive. The retailer has partnered with Generation Tux to bring shop-in-shops to its stores nationwide. The expansion will begin with ten locations and continue to increase weekly throughout the year.…
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Hey Wawa, Now Rutter’s Coming to Town With Some New Stores
There’s another player In the convenience store wars coming to our region. Its name is Rutter’s. York-based convenience store and gas station chain Rutter’s is expanding with 50 new stores over the next five years, and some are coming into Wawa territory, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. Exact locations haven’t been named, but the…
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MontCo Walmarts to Launch Modern Upgrades to Enhance Shopper Experience
The Pottstown and Norristown Walmarts are preparing to enhance their shopping experience, writes PhillyBite Magazine. The retail giant will renovate the two Montco stores along with 24 others in the state. The move is part of the company’s nationwide commitment to modernize its locations with a more inviting look while improving the overall customer experience.…
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Bob’s Discount Furniture Debuts in Montgomeryville with Donations to Charity
Bob’s Discount Furniture opened its newest showroom in Montgomeryville with a ribbon cutting on Friday, writes Tony Di Domizio for North Penn Now. The new 20,087-square-foot location is the retailer’s 195th store nationwide. “Bob’s Discount Furniture is excited to bring our everyday low price offering in our beautiful new store to the residents of Montgomeryville…
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Wawa Celebrates First Store Opening in Indiana Amid Expansion
Wawa had a grand opening celebration on May 14 for the first Wawa in Indiana, inviting fans, staff, and Wawa company officials to the opening, reports inkFreeNews. The store in Daleville, off SR 67 and Interstate 69, is about 50 miles from Indianapolis. It was filled to near capacity. Music played as workers provided free…
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The David’s Bridal DoorDash Partnership Takes Off with Big Numbers
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal has joined forces with DoorDash to offer the delivery of wedding dresses, shoes, and accessories in less than an hour, writes IESHA for the Baller Alert. Brides-to-be and their guests can now order gowns and party looks from over 180 David’s Bridal stores right from their phones, with delivery speeds…
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IKEA Plans for Expansion Beyond Conshohocken With New Format
IKEA is ramping up its stateside growth, writes Gabe Hauari for USA Today The Swedish home furnishings brand—with its US headquarters in Conshohocken—plans to open six more U.S. locations before the end of 2025, adding to the five that have already launched this year. The company’s mix of full-size stores and smaller “Plan and Order”…
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Sheetz Stokes Wawa Rivalry as Limerick Site Inches Closer to Development
A new Sheetz could soon rise along Ridge Pike in Limerick Township, directly across from the existing Wawa, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. At last Tuesday night’s meeting, township supervisors unanimously agreed to have their solicitor draft a resolution to approve the project’s final site plan. A formal vote is set for June…
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Royal Farms Sets Opening Date for New Pottstown Store
Royal Farms is spreading its wings in Montgomery County, the company announced in a press release. The convenience store chain known for its crispy, golden “World-Famous Chicken” will open a new location in Pottstown on June 9, offering round-the-clock access to made-to-order meals, fuel, and grab-and-go essentials. The new location will feature 16 fuel dispensers,…
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Kohl’s to Close 27 Stores, Including One in Montgomery County
In an effort to prevent bankruptcy, Kohl’s is planning on closing 27 underperforming stores by April 2025, including one in Montgomery County, writes Kelly Tyko for Axios. “As we continue to build on our long-term growth strategy, it is important that we also take difficult but necessary actions to support the health and future of…
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