Retail
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Bella Hadid Spotted Shopping at New Hope’s Ditto Vintage
New Hope’s Ditto Vintage is getting the star treatment, thanks to supermodel Bella Hadid, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Shop owner Jessica Schuyler was surprised when Hadid, her favorite fashion icon, came into her store last October. Schuyler has been following her for years and tells the Bucks County…
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West Chester to Be Home to New Bookstore Bakery
Readers and sweet treat lovers unite for the Bookstore Bakery, which will arrive in West Chester at 145 W. Gay Street. Jonathan and his girlfriend Jessica took both of their passions and combined them to make the business of their dreams. Jonathan, who graduated with an English degree from Brooklyn College, met Jessica while attending…
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Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal in the Prom Business, Offers Teens Loyalty Program
David’s Bridal, based in Conshohocken, has been in the wedding business for a long time and is now helping teens find their dream prom attire, according to PYMNTS. The bridal fashion chain has recently been going through another bankruptcy and restructuring as it tries to recover from the pandemic. Trying to expand avenues of business,…
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A Southern California Jewelry Brand Is Opening a Second Philadelphia-area Location
Gorjana, based in Laguna Beach, California, first broke into the Philadelphia market with a Rittenhouse Square store, and now is opening its second Philadelphia-area location early this year, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The second location will open on February 1st in Ardmore’s Suburban Square. The 1,789-square-foot store will be located at 29…
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Wall Street Journal Video Explains the Strategies Behind IKEA’s Success
The Conshohocken-based major furniture retailer IKEA continues to show it has a winning formula when it comes to selling furniture. But what exactly is that formula? In a video report called “The ‘IKEA Effect:’ Behind the Company’s Business Model, The Wall Street Journal explains how the purposeful design of story layouts and its products have…
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New Owner of Bernie’s Pretzels Looking to Capture Bazaar Memories
An iconic moment at the former Bazaar of All Nations in Upper Darby for Greg Murray was the smell of Bernie’s soft pretzels and cinnamon buns baking, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “That was a good memory,” said Murray, of Drexel Hill. Though the Bazaar has been gone now for three decades, replaced…
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New Porsche Studio in King of Prussia Mall Takes Visitors on Interactive Journey
The Porsche Studio recently opened its doors in King of Prussia Mall. The platform offers customers a unique level of brand inclusion and the ability to view and interact with display vehicles as well as buy Porsche Design merchandise. Visitors can also enjoy fresh drinks and snacks at the incorporated coffee bar. Several select models…
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Grocery Prices in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Soar Above National Average
Grocery prices have continued to climb in 2023, and both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have recorded some of the sharpest increases in the nation this year, writes Mark Huffman for Consumer Affairs. According to a Consumer Affairs analysis, grocery prices increased by 5.3 percent nationwide in 15 analyzed categories year over year. Pennsylvania took the top…
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Post Brothers CEO Michael Prestonk Has Ambitious Plans to Further Invigorate Fast-Growing Northern Liberties
Post Brothers CEO Michael Pestronk wants to further invigorate Northern Liberties by adding what he calls “ambitious retail” to the fast-growing neighborhood, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To do so, Pestronk is looking for high-quality tenants, and high-class operations with world-class operators. As an example, he highlighted the French chef Laurent Tourondel’s…
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From Skippack to Ambler, Montgomery County Shops Offer Unique Holiday Gift Ideas
Avoid the stress of doing your holiday shopping at busy malls and embrace a quainter way to prepare for the holiday season, writes Natalie Jason for 6abc. Shops in Skippack and Ambler offer a more intimate shopping experience with their unique gift selections. In Ambler, must-stops include Beyond The Jewel Box, a family-owned full-service jewelry…
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For Second Time in Three Years, Plymouth Meeting Mall Owner Files for Bankruptcy
For the second time in a little over three years, Philadelphia-based PREIT, owner of the Plymouth Meeting Mall, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which has more than $1 billion in debt coming due, already has a restructuring deal in place with its lenders.…
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IKEA Is Celebrating the Holidays with Gifts for Customers and Employees
As a thank you for a record-high sales year, IKEA U.S. is lowering prices on hundreds of products for customers and giving many employees a bonus. The total amount of the bonus payout is expected to be $54.5 million through its “One IKEA Bonus,” a performance-based payout. In FY23, IKEA U.S. had a record year…
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Rite Aid Adds One More Montgomery County Location to Bankruptcy Sale
Philadelphia-based Rite Aid has added another seven Philadelphia-area locations to its sale list amid its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, including one in Montgomery County, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With these latest additions, the retail pharmacy currently has 84 retail leases and 21 fee-owned properties available for sale across fourteen states. There…
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After Three-Year Pause, Holiday Clover Market Returns to West Chester
After a three-year hiatus, the Clover Market Holiday Market is coming back to West Chester, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. The carefully curated collection of vintage and artisan goods will take place inside the athletic center at Westtown School on Dec. 2 and 3, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The holiday market…
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Find Presents for All Your Loved Ones at These Philly Area Boutique Shops
We all have at least one or two hard-to-shop-for loved ones on our gift list, but this holiday season you don’t have to worry. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jillian Wilson, Hira Qureshi, and Henry Savage have curated a list of unique boutiques in the Philadelphia area for your holiday shopping. Her list included these Montgomery County…
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Two Lower Merion Grads Enjoy International Success with New Ardmore American Trench Store
The success of the menswear company American Trench is a great hometown story. The creators of the brand both live in Wynnewood and are graduates of Lower Merion High School, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Jacob Hurwitz and David Neill’s menswear brand American Trench has fans worldwide, and now the duo is opening…
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Find Unique Holiday Gifts for Loved Ones at These Montgomery County Startups
If you are looking for an interesting or unique gift for this holiday season, here are several gift ideas from Montgomery County startups and artisans that are guaranteed to be a hit, writes Lisa Dukart for the PHL INNO. Jenkintown-based Olive Lucy’s Cranberry Delight Gift Basket is perfect for the home cook. It comes with…
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Willow Grove Park Mall CEO Believes New Mall Consumers ‘Value Experiences Over Goods’
Joseph Coradino, CEO of PREIT, owner of the Willow Grove Park and Plymouth Meeting Malls, took a hard look at its portfolio well before the onset of the pandemic, replaced department store anchors at some of its super-regional malls, and started selling properties that were not achieving minimum sales levels, writes Al Urbanski for the…
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