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‘Unlikely to Survive Bankruptcy’: Conshohocken-Based David’s Bridal Speeds Up Store Closings
The Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal is closing stores ahead of schedule as bankruptcy proceedings don’t go well, writes Mary Vanac for the Cleveland Business Journal. The massive layoffs should be completed a month earlier than originally planned. The retailer is required under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification or WARN act to notify states prior…
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For an Elkins Park Woman, Baby Gear Rental Was Invaluable Service
Magrielle Eisen, of Elkins Park, found the baby gear rental service Baby Gear Group a helpful service as she navigated the world of parenthood, writes Nydia Han and Heather Grubola for 6ABC. The service, which was launched in 2020 by Bo Zhao, offers parents the chance to try things out before they buy them —…
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Buoyed by Its Success in King of Prussia, Fashion Retailer from Europe Eyes U.S. Expansion
After its successful launch in the U.S. with seven locations, including one in the King of Prussia Mall, Primark has been increasing its position here and plans to add even more locations throughout the country, writes Paul Norman for CoStar, a provider of commercial real estate news and analytics. The Dublin, Ireland-based fashion retailer opened…
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Habitat for Humanity Celebrating New ReStore Quakertown Location with Ribbon-Cutting
A nationwide nonprofit will be opening a new store in the Bucks County area this week, complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Habitat for Humanity, which has its own Bucks County chapter, will be opening their latest ReStore location in Quakertown on May 19 at 9:30 AM. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will celebrate the new location and…
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Legal Clean-up in Aisle Six: Stalled Amazon Fresh Market in Willow Grove Yields Lawsuit
Amazon has put plans for six new Amazon Fresh stores on hold, which prompted one Willow Grove developer to file a lawsuit against the e-commerce retail giant alleging corporate breach of a lease agreement. Ryan Mulligan reported the action in the Philadelphia Business Journal. On March 21, Federal Realty GP submitted a complaint against Amazon…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Could See New Ownership Amid PREIT Financial Struggles
PREIT is taking creative measures to pay off its nearly $1-billion debt, with the sale of Plymouth Meeting Mall as part of the ship-righting plan. PREIT’s CEO says he might even consider selling the company as a whole or merging it with another entity to curb financial woes. Back in December, the regional mall company…
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As Bed Bath & Beyond Throws in the Towel, the Store’s Only Montgomery County Site Offers Discounts
The nationwide liquidation of Bed Bath & Beyond, which succumbed recently to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy declaration, has begun. The associated opportunity that creates for local shoppers was the subject of the Yahoo Finance recent coverage. Bed Bath & Beyond is now in the closure process of each of its 360 sites in the U.S.…
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Lafayette Hill Couple Forms Home-Goods Business by Melding Their Interests
Rose and Corey Kilbane merged their individual ventures in 2021 into a single business entity, Lafayette Hill-based Rosewood Home, which they are planning to grow. Lisa Dukart reported the marital/commercial union in PHL Inno. The new business offers home goods such as cutting boards and ornaments and scented candles. It has doubled candle production over…
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Fashion Advice from Skippack Retailer: ‘Show Your Color on Vacation’
Jenn Frederick stopped by Hazel Mac Lifestyle Boutique in Skippack with the Good Day Philadelphia crew to talk about the wardrobe colors for this season, reported FOX 29 Philadelphia. “I feel like black is super easy and super conventional,” said the owner. “ It’s slenderizing; it’s just a go to. But I think summertime is…
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Under Armour Opens First ‘Brand House’ in Pennsylvania; It’s at King of Prussia Mall
Jenn Frederick and the Good Day Philadelphia/FOX 29 Philadelphia crew visited Under Armour‘s first brand house in Pennsylvania, now open at King of Prussia Mall. Overall, there are only six Under Armour brand house city concept stores in the entire country, which makes the new location in Montgomery County even more special. One of the items that…
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Glenside Irish Food Market Gets Dublin Journalist’s Tip of the Hat for Authenticity
Who better to authenticate ethnic food than a resident of the nation of its origin? That’s why journalist Fionnuala Boyle’s review of O’Neill’s Food Market in Glenside carries weight. Boyle writes for the Irish Daily Star, a Dublin, Ireland, newspaper. On a recent Philadelphia visit, she stopped in, having heard of the retailer from Irish…
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This Black Hair Beauty Brand Quadrupled Sales after Opening in King of Prussia Mall
A Philadelphia beauty startup that sells products for natural Black hair can now be found in King of Prussia Mall. Zenn Hair Care, which Aurora Teasly launched in June 2020, has quadrupled in sales last year. Lisa Dukart combed through its details for her Philadelphia Business Journal story. Teasly was interested in hair styling since…
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Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal CEO Shares Why He Reads One-Star Reviews Every Day
David’s Bridal CEO Jim Marcum says reading one-star reviews online is the key to improving a business, writes Kaitlin Milliken for Senior Executive. Marcum starts every morning by reading one-star reviews to find out what customers are having issues with when it comes to David’s Bridal. “[Brides are] telling us every day what’s working and…
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David’s Bridal CEO Jim Marcum on FOX Business: ‘We Will Deliver on Every Dress’
“[David’s Bridal] has a reason to be; I believe that vehemently and passionately.” Company CEO Jim Marcum prioritized that takeaway in his on-air comment in a recent FOX Business interview. He took the opportunity of a high-profile Q&A to give the national audience — and brides — the assurance that he and his team are…
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Two Moms Use Their North Wales Jewelry Brand to Inspire and Empower
Champagne on a Wednesday, an unlikely named North Wales-based jewelry brand, had its name even before the business became a business. Shreeya Patel reported the cart-before-the horse timeline in The Knight Crier. The brand name resulted because the company principals thought it sounded upbeat, positive, and somewhat elegant. “We both wanted to do something uplifting and had…
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Yelp Reviews Reveal One Surprising Montgomery County Retailer as a Most-Loved U.S. Brand
Yelp recently compiled a national list of the 50 most-loved brands across the restaurant, food, and retail nationwide landscapes. Invision magazine reported the user-ranked roster. The methodology Yelp employed scanned commercial businesses in more than 200 U.S. locations, seeking those with at least 500 reviews from 2022, one of which covered the brand’s multiple sites.…
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IKEA, Seeing Opportunity in Big-Box Closures and Value-Hunting Consumers, Plans $2.2B U.S. Expansion
Corporate leaders at IKEA, seeing opportunity in retailers’ recent market exits and a surge in value-hunting consumers, will spend $2.2 billion deepening the brand’s United States presence. The news came from a Reuters report in the New York Post. In 1985, IKEA established its United States foothold in Conshohocken. Since then, the Swedish provider of…
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David’s Bridal to Divorce Itself of 9,000 Employees across Multiple Sites
In a filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, leaders at David’s Bridal announced plans to terminate more than 9,000 employees. Emma Dooling reported this latest sign of financial difficulty for the Conshohocken fashion brand in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The employee cutbacks are positioned as one of several “strategic options” designed to…
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