Retail
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Understanding the Complexities of Rite Aid’s Journey from Success Story to Bankruptcy
Recently the new Rite Aid CEO Jeffrey Stein warned retail landlords that more store closings are likely as the drugstore chain goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. He added that he expected landlords to offer reductions in rent and other cost concessions. How did a successful business end up in such dire straits? It’s complicated,…
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Trick or Treat: Here Are Pennsylvanians’ Favorite Halloween Candy
It is almost Halloween and time to fill up those trick or treat bags. According to CandyStore.com, the three most popular Halloween candies in Pennsylvania are Hershey’s mini bars, M&M’s, and Skittles. Americans are expected to spend $3.6 billion on Halloween candy this year, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. CandyStore.com analyzed U.S. sales data from…
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You Can Make Your Own Aromatic Candles at These Montco Studios
Whether you are looking to start a new hobby or just want a fun way to pass the time, candle-making classes are a good choice, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. In addition to making your own candles that smell amazing, you will learn a new skill and expand your definition of self-care in…
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Rite Aid CEO Warns Landlords More Stores Will Close, Cost Concessions Needed
The recent closings of Rite Aid stores in our area apparently are not the end of the company’s restructuring as it goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, writes Tim Schooley for Pittsburgh Business Times. On a recent conference call, new Rite Aid CEO Jeffrey Stein didn’t mince words when he warned retail landlords that more…
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Wegmans Signs First Philadelphia Sports Sponsorship Deal with Flyers
Wegmans has secured its first local sports sponsorship deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The details of the agreement haven’t been disclosed, but the grocery store chain will have signage in the Wells Fargo Center as well as different promotions with the Flyers Charities. Wegmans and the Flyers…
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Rite Aid Closing 4 Montgomery County Locations; Here’s What You Need to Know
As part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Rite Aid plans on shuttering the doors of 154 of its 2,100 U.S. stores, writes Alex Bitter for Insider. Stores marked for closure are underperforming locations and are concentrated in California and the Northeast, including Pennsylvania. On the chopping block here in Montgomery County are stores in Abington,…
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Wayfair Has Cancelled Plans for King of Prussia Mall Store; Alo Yoga Moves In
A new Wayfair flagship store was expected to be a big addition to the King of Prussia Mall this year or next, but the plans have been cancelled, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal was for Wayfair to fill the vacant spot left by JCPenney in 2017. The King of Prussia Mall…
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Former NFL Star, Good Morning America Host Michael Strahan Debuts Products on QVC
West Chester’s QVC is venturing into a partnership with famed NFL Star and ‘Good Morning America‘ Host Michael Strahan, writes Ritvik Mawkin for the website Meaww on MSN. Last week, Strahan made his QVC appearance where he showcased his new NFL product line, MSX. Leading up to the debut, the 51-year-old teased his…
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Haverford’s Children’s Book World Makes Every Child Feel Welcome
The USA Today recently profiled Children’s Book World in Haverford on what keeps the bookstore connected to its local community. Here is an excerpt from the interview. On what makes the bookstore unique, Children’s Book World said, that “its founder Hannah Schwartz wanted a store that was ‘big enough to serve you, small enough to…
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Rocky Merchandise is Now Available Inside the Parkway Visitor Center Outpost
The more than 4 million visitors on average that visit the Rocky Statue outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art shows an immense level of popularity for the fictitious boxer, writes Julia Merola for Billy Penn at WHYY. To add to the popularity, Philadelphians and tourists will be able to buy official Rocky gear. The Philadelphia…
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Rainy Days Can Still Be a Lot of Fun Around the Main Line from Rock Climbing to Window Shopping
Don’t let rainy days spoil your weekend fun, the Main Line has lots of cool things to offer. Here are some activities that keep the boredom at bay while also keeping you dry, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Rock Climbing If you want to get moving, but don’t want a traditional gym day,…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Opening More Philly Area Stores Including One in Limerick
Sprouts Farmers Market is spreading its reach into the Philadelphia region with four new area stores, including one in Limerick, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The grocery chain is based in Phoenix, Arizona, but it has been slowly expanding into the local area since 2018 when it opened a store in South…
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Clover Market, Wonderland of Artisan and Vintage Finds, Returns This Weekend
Clover Market, a wonderland of artisan and vintage finds started by Janet Long thirteen years ago in Ardmore, is returning to Bryn Mawr this weekend, writes Melissa Jacobs for the Main Line Tonight. The market offers a plethora of high-end, artisan-made and vintage items, from leather goods and clothes to jewelry and candles to furniture…
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Popular South Street Art Boutique is Back and Better Than Ever
More than a year after a nearby fire took out its storefront, Eye’s Gallery is starting anew, writes Nikki DeMentri for CBS News Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, Eye’s Gallery has been a South Street staple. First opened in 1968, the boutique was sparked by Julia Zagar’s love for Latin American folk art. At…
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Philadelphia-based Rite Aid Plans to Shrink Its Operational Footprint As Part of Bankruptcy Proceedings
Philadelphia Navy Yard-based Rite Aid is currently negotiating with its creditors regarding a Chapter 11 plan that would include shutting down a sizable number of the chain’s stores, write Alexander Gladstone and Andrew Scurria for The Wall Street Journal. The company has proposed to close between 400 and 500 of the stores in bankruptcy and…
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Boothwyn Shopping Center Sold to New Undisclosed Owner
JLL Capital Markets has closed the sale of Larkin’s Corner, a shopping center in Boothwyn, writes Jenna Sharp for JLL. JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, SITE Centers, and located the buyer. The selling price and the buyer were not disclosed. The 225,214-square-foot center is anchored by an Acme and a Walmart, generating 69 percent…
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Best Friends Bring Their Eagles Apparel Brand to New Ardmore Shop
A year after they launched their Eagles apparel brand, best friends Meg McKernan and Maggie Dortone opened The Dimes Club, a new store in Ardmore, writes Ana Welsh for the Main Line Tonight. The new boutique at 694 Pont Reading Road had a soft opening last week and will officially open on September 30 with…
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These Montgomery County Boutiques Are the Best of Philly 2023
Select Montgomery County boutiques have made Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly 2023 List in the “Shopping and Style” category. Bryn Mawr women’s wear boutique Skirt won “Best Second Act” after debuting a makeover to its brick-and-mortar location. This 22-year-old shop’s sleek design aims to emulate the home of owner Maureen Doron. The premiere…
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