Retail
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Nearby Lancaster County Debuts ‘Axel’-ent Holiday Outing: Flight On Ice
A new pop-up outdoor ice skating rink, “Flight On Ice,” is giving holiday fun-seekers yet one more reason to include a stop at Park City Center or the many outlets in the nearby shopping destination of Lancaster. Lacing Up Those Skates Whether skaters take to the ice before ticking some gifts off their 2022 to-purchase…
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Vintage and Value: Montgomery County Has Plenty for the Thrifty Thrift-Shop Shopper
Montgomery County’s shopping reputation rests heavily on its destination mall, its branded outlets, and friendly retailers on main streets. But alongside these front-runners is the community thrift shop, where the budget conscious meet the fans of vintage looks. Philadelphia Magazines’ Erica Moody racked up info on two in-county stores that she finds recommendable. The appeal…
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Super Wawas Getting Some Push Back Amidst Expansion
Here in Montgomery County, Wawa continues to evoke positive feelings. But that’s not true everywhere, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert Costello, owner of Costello Asset Management (a close observer of local retail), said the Wawa brand generates personal feelings in the Phila. region because it started here, in nearby Folsom, Delaware County.…
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Wall Street Journal: What Makes a $90,000 Watch So Expensive? Bala’s Govberg Jewelers Knows
While most luxury wristwatches do not differ much in size, their prices can vary widely, writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. For instance, while a stainless steel Rolex Submariner costs $8,950, a pink-gold Roger Dubuis Excalibur currently has a hefty price tag of $90,000. There are many factors that go into determining the…
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Malvern-Based Acme Sold to Kroger for $20 Billion
The owner of Malvern-based grocery chain Acme is selling its company to Kroger for $20 billion. Kroger will be accruing Acme-owner Albertsons’ $5 billion debt in the merger, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This merger combines the U.S.’s second- and third-largest grocers, just behind Walmart. Although grocery store workers may have traded over…
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Conshohocken Shop Carries Long-Forgotten Candy Classics to Introduce to 2022 Trick-or-Treaters
The Halloween candy-dispensing routine has gotten, well, routine: Doorbell rings. Adult opens. Costumed characters (“Oh, another Elsa! How cute!”) hold out sacks. *plop-plop.* “Thank you!” Onward. Giving out the same-old, same-old for Halloween can get dull. But a one-of-a-kind Conshohocken retailer offers the chance to surprise trick-or-treaters with something they may have never seen or…
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Inflation Finally Gets Ikea; CEO Says It ‘Hurts His Soul’ to Raise Prices
Swedish-based furniture maker and retailer has surrendered to inflation, writes Rafaela Lindberg for Bloomberg News via The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It hurts my soul that we had to raise prices,” said chief executive officer Jon Abrahamsson Ring in an interview. “Unfortunately, we can’t ignore surging raw materials and transport costs.” Despite absorbing nearly $975,000 in…
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Montco Home to One of America’s Best Retailers of 2022, Per Newsweek
Newsweek has recognized Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal as one of America’s Best Retailers of 2022 in the bridal retail category. The prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista, whose methodology ensures the highest quality and validity of rankings. The results are based on the findings of an independent survey of 150,000 customers who have shopped…
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This Bryn Mawr Gift Shop Is Fully Stocked with Inventory and Inclusiveness
Bernadette Wheeler and her husband opened a Bryn Mawr gift store without a profit motive. Instead, they wanted to make a difference, specifically for their 30-year-old son Eric, who has Down’s Syndrome. Something Different by Eric is a place that celebrates people who work through their disabilities, reports abc13, Houston. Upon entering the store, shoppers…
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Isn’t This Peachy? Georgia Is the Next State on Wawa’s New Store List
The first Georgia location of a Wawa convenience store should open by 2024 as the chain continues to expand, writes Beth McKibben for atlanta.eater.com. The popular convenience store chain has been finding success with new locations in Florida, so the company announced Oct. 5 that nearby Georgia is its next Southeastern target. It will be…
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So-Cal Burger Brand, Finding King of Prussia to Hold the Secret Sauce of Success, Seeks to Expand
Southern California’s popular suburban “charburger” brand, Habit Burger, is about to seep into Philadelphia region like a slice of cheese melting across a freshly grilled patty. Currently, its King of Prussia Town Center counter-service site is the establishment’s only presence in Pa. But it’s seeking to order-up more, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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Price Tag for Montgomeryville’s Airport Square Soars to $82M for New York Firm
Airport Square in Montgomeryville is home to popular retailers like TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, Homegoods and Michael’s. It also includes fast-food chains such as Chipotle and Shake Shack. The nearly 300,000-sq.-ft. property sits at 801 Bethlehem Pike, across from the Montgomery Mall. And now, the bustling strip is being acquired for a sumptuous purchase of $82.5 million.…
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Plymouth Meeting Developer Part of Collaboration to Do More with Moorestown Mall in New Jersey
The revival project of N.J.’s Moorestown Mall has, among its development participants, Plymouth Meeting firm Bel Canto. Kevin Riordan constructed the story on its cross-river revitalization project in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moorestown Mall is owned by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), a familiar entity in Montgomery County for the local retail properties in…
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These Local Dog Treat Bakers’ Pet Project Is Healthy, Natural Canine Cookies
Saint Rocco’s Treats (SRT) was founded during the pandemic by Bucks County brothers Kaleb and Kolby Rush. It evolved from their passion for entrepreneurship, a love of dogs, and a commitment to artisanal, all-natural, human-grade dog treats. The brand that overarches their product line derives its name from the Catholic-venerated Saint Rocco (originally Saint Roch…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Pulls the Plug on Wynnewood Store; Other Montco Locations Remain Afloat — For Now
In a nationwide move to cinch its (bathrobe) belt a little tighter in tough times, Bed Bath & Beyond, headquartered in Union, N.J., has announce the closure of nearly 60 “lower producing” stores. The list of locations twirling down the drain was reported by Holly Herman in the West Chester Patch. The only Montco BB&B…
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Willow Grove Park — Having Survived the Pandemic — Moves Forward in Restoring Amusement Experience to Retail Site
The ambitious plans to restore a sense of fun and escape to Willow Grove Park — once an active leisure destination in Southeastern Pa. — are moving along, if not at the speed of a roller coaster, at least with the swiftness of a carousel horse. The Return of Amusement In October of last year,…
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Everlane’s King of Prussia Store Introduces Stylish-Sustainable Clothing Brand to Philadelphia Area
Everlane has opened its first store in the Greater Philadelphia area at the King of Prussia Mall; it is the brand’s tenth retail location nationally. Lisa Hay buttoned up the story for What Now Philly. The store features an assortment of men’s and women’s clothing from the popular brand that sells primarily online. It has…
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North Wales Wegmans Site Sells; Former Owner Loses Millions in Foreclosure Transaction
ExchangeRight — a real estate investment trust (REIT) in Pasadena, Calif. — has acquired the North Wales Wegmans site at Montgomery Mall. Ryan Shallow and Natalie Kostelni reported the $22.6 million transaction in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The selling entity was Kohan Retail Investment Group, a New York-based investment group that purchased Montgomery Mall last…
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