Retail
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Revitalization of Neshaminy Mall: Fusion Gyms to Transform Former Macy’s into Sports Facility
Bensalem’s Neshaminy Mall is set to undergo a significant transformation as the former Macy’s store will soon be redeveloped into a state-of-the-art gym and sports facility, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. Fusion Gyms, a rapidly growing brand with existing locations in Northeast Philly and Fairless Hills, is poised to sign a lease for…
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Footwear Brand Kizik Plans King of the Prussia Store After Opening at Mall of America
Kizik, the “hands-free” footwear brand has opened a new 1,645-square-foot store at Mall of America and is eyeing expanding its physical presence by opening stores at two of America’s best-known malls. One of them is the King of Prussia Mall, reported on Zenuzz. Kizik recently opened its second U.S. store at Mall of America in…
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Bryn Mawr-born Francis R. Strawbridge III Remembered For Civic Leadership, Chairing Strawbridge & Clothier
Francis R. Strawbridge III, Bryn Mawr-born, retired former chairman at Strawbridge & Clothier and longtime civic leader, has passed away at 86, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Strawbridge III was the great-grandson of Strawbridge & Clothier cofounder Justus Strawbridge, serving as chairman of the Philadelphia-based, family-owned department store from 1984 to 1996. Born…
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Nini B Sweets Dessert Shop Opening at Plymouth Meeting Mall
A dessert shop with old-school Parisian charm is opening at the Plymouth Meeting Mall on May 11. Nini B. Sweets, a family-owned small-batch dessert shop is planning a 1 PM opening, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. The business started as a dessert cart at the mall in October 2023 and is now a full-service…
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Wawa President: Expansion in Central PA Is Not Aimed at Sheetz
A friendly rivalry has raged for decades in Pennsylvania about who is better–Wawa or Sheetz–but it was a friendly competition because they pretty much stayed in their own territories. Now Wawa is moving into Sheetz’ home turf, with 40 stores in central Pennsylvania. Is Wawa now intentionally taking on its rival? Not at all, according…
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These New Stores Are Coming to King of Prussia This Spring
As we get deeper into the spring, several new stores will be opening at the King of Prussia Mall, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new stores will help bring the mall’s roster to over 450 retailers. One of the new store openings is Rothy’s. The San Francisco-based footwear store will be opening…
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Breezy’s Deli & Market Opens in South Philly, and Its Like a ‘Neighborhood Wawa’
When a chef decides to start something similar to Wawa but focused on a neighborhood, the result is the highly anticipated new Breezy’s Deli & Market that opened this past weekend in South Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chef Chad Durkin spent a decade working on Washington Avenue, on the line that…
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She Powered Design Studio Moves Into Downtown Lansdale
She Powered Design Studio has opened as a new business in Lansdale’s thriving downtown district. The She Powered Design Studio had a recent grand opening at 319 W. Main Street. This woman’s boutique features high-end designs. It is located in the historic, now-renovated Dresher Arcade building. The Dresher Arcade building was built in 1918 as…
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Govberg Jewelers Evolves to The 1916 Company: New CEO and Expansion Plans Unveiled
The 1916 Company, formerly known as Govberg Jewelers — has appointed John Shmerler as its new CEO, marking a strategic leadership reshuffle in the wake of recent acquisitions and a branding overhaul, writes Garett Dvorkin for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shmerler, hailing from his former role as CEO of Radcliffe Jewelers—a Baltimore firm that merged…
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Di Bruno Bros. Receive Investment From Local Grocery Store Magnate Jeff Brown
Di Bruno Bros., which has been a staple in Philadelphia for 85 years, recently received investment from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the size and scope of the investment is unclear, it is confirmed that an entity owned by the Brown family has become a secured…
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Philly Sports Apparel Brand, Blessed in Distress, Has Proven To Be A Hit
Jennifer Basile is the founder of “Blessed in Distress,” a sports apparel brand that sees her hand-dye sweatshirts inspired by the four major Philadelphia sports teams, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. Her venture started when the pandemic hit. “My job as a sixth-grade teacher transitioned to virtual learning, so I had extra time,” Basile…
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Costa Auto Repair in Narberth Closed March 29 After 50 Years
Cars have changed a bit over the decades but Costa Auto Repair in Narberth has adapted to those changes since it opened in 1974. Now the repair shop has closed its doors, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Over the years, longtime customers became friends and the repair shop at 845 Montgomery Avenue became…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA’s Ad Campaign Aims to Make Pet Damage a Litter Less Stressful
Conshohocken-based IKEA released an adorable campaign that assures pet owners that they don’t need to stress over replacing homegoods their four-legged companions destroy, writes Samantha Nelson for Adweek. The campaign shows different IKEA products after they have been ruined by animals. For example, a cat licks up coffee from a broken Färgrik mug and a…
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Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal’s Latest Alliance Offers Over 40,000 Ways to Personalize Your Wedding
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has expanded its offerings through a new partnership with 1-800-Flowers.com, writes Dan Berthiaume for the Chain Store Age. The bridal and special occasion dress retailer has entered a collaboration with an e-commerce subsidiary of 1-800-Flowers.com, PersonalizationMall.com. David’s Bridal has combined its offerings with over 40,000 customizable items and exclusive designs from the…
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Reviewer Pays a Visit To Booth’s Corner Farmer’s Market in Garnet Valley
Booth’s Corner Farmers Market in GarnetValley is a “must-visit stop for foodies and locals,” writes Joy Franklin for PhillyBite Magazine. Not only does it offer a “dazzling array of locally grown produce,” visitors can also find handcrafted items and prepared foods, while enjoying a range of music and activities, Franklin writes. Describing Booth’s Corner as…
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Goldstein’s in South Philadelphia Has Helped Boys Obtain White Suits For Their Holy Communion For Over 100 Years
Goldstein’s Men’s & Boys’ Wear in South Philadelphia is one of the few local spots that specialize in the formal white suits worn by boys for their First Holy Communion, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For 122 years, hundreds of families from neighborhood parishes and diocesan schools from the region have been flocking…
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Doylestown’s Gourmet Food and Jewelry Shop Celebrates the Power of Women Entrepreneurs
A Doylestown gourmet food shop, cafe, and joint jewelry shop Wheat & Vine Provisions honors Women’s History Month with the power of female friendship, according to 6 ABC. Jessica Jackson shares the space with longtime jeweler Sarah Cornwell, who makes her creations on-site. When Sarah opened her jewelry shop a year ago, with…
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Owner of King of Prussia Mall Transforms America’s Oldest Mall into Mall of the Future
While the fate of malls in the U.S. remains uncertain, there are still certain malls like the King of Prussia Mall that are not only thriving but continuing to grow. Simon Property Group, the owner of the King of Prussia Mall, is hoping to have similar success with The Southdale Center in suburban Minneapolis, writes…
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