Retail
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Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting Mall Owner Announces $23M COVID Shut Down Losses
By Chris Issac PREIT had been able to get all of their malls opened up again near the start of the summer, but there was never any doubt that the months of being closed was going to have a heavy impact on their earnings. Information about PREIT’s quarterly profits has now been made public, and…
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At King of Prussia Mall, Amazon Distribution Centers May Replace Vacant J.C. Penneys/Sears
Simon Property Group is in talks with Amazon to turn vacant J.C. Penney and Sears space into fulfillment centers, write Ashley Gurbal Kritzer and Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal could have major implications for several Simon-owned properties in Montgomery County. This includes the shopping mecca, King of Prussia Mall, which is…
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Ready for Retail. What’s Open in Montgomery County
By Katie Kohler Although it’s nice to see packages at your doorstep, it lacks the appeal of a “real” retail experience. Remember that? Clothes, shoes, jewelry and more all in their physical form right in front of you! Some of the best shopping in the country can be found right here in Montgomery County. King…
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Fill A Bagel in Jenkintown Reopens to Customers’ Delight
After having to close amid the pandemic, Fill A Bagel in Jenkintown, a favored community spot for several decades, has reopened its doors to customers’ delight, writes Victoria Ebner for The Ambler Gazette. Since the store opened 26 years ago, it has received a groundswell of support from the community that helped it thrive. The…
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Stein Mart Closing Several Area Stores
Stein Mart has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is currently in the process of closing most of its brick-and-mortar stores, including several area locations, writes Timothy Gibbons for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The retailer is the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic. After closing all storefronts in early March when the outbreak began, Stein…
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Black-Owned Omega Optical in Cheltenham Mall Determined to Survive Pandemic
Steve and Tracy Davis, owners of Omega Optical in Cheltenham Mall, are determined to survive the pandemic despite the hardships in recent months, writes Queen Muse for the Philadelphia Magazine. The couple opened their vision-care service 20 years ago when there were few black-owned healthcare businesses. They then made sure to hire their employees from…
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Lane Bryant to Close King of Prussia, Willow Grove Malls Stores
After its parent company Ascena Retail Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, Lane Bryant, the women’s clothing retailer, is closing six stores in Pennsylvania including two in Montgomery County, writes Daniel Urie for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The company that offers plus size women’s clothing is shuttering its King of Prussia Mall and…
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Save Money, Support Local Businesses with King of Prussia District’s ‘Get More, KOP’s Gift Card Flash Sales
King of Prussia District is launching its “Let’s Go, KOP” campaign with “Get More, KOP,” which is a series of flash sales of upgraded gift cards for participating King of Prussia businesses. Each $25 gift card purchased on VisitKOP.com during the promotion will be upgraded with an additional $10 by King of Prussia District. The…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Lord & Taylor to Close, King of Prussia Mall Store Stays Open
As part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Lord & Taylor is closing 19 stores, including its Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center location, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The store has been an anchor at the shopping center which is owned by the Federal Realty Trust for decades. It occupies 120,000 square feet of…
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To Avoid Default, Owner of Willow Grove Park, Plymouth Meeting Mall Trimming Executive Salaries
As part of a deal with lenders to stave off default, PREIT, owner of Willow Grove Park and Plymouth Meeting Mall, is paring back executive salaries and suspending dividend payments, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has reduced the salaries of its chief executive and chief financial officer by 25 percent. The…
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NASA Cartographer Weighs in on Wawa/Sheetz Turf War With a Twitter Store Map
Social media lit up again recently with loyalty oaths to Wawa or Sheetz after President Donald Trump visited a Wawa in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Deto for pghcitypaper.com. Sheetz, based in Altoona, has the Western Pennsylvania territory while Wawa, of course, is focused in Delaware County and eastern PA. But both have been expanding.…
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One Catherines, Four Justice Stores Closing in Montgomery County in Ascena Retail Group Bankruptcy
Ascena Retail Group will close 1,100 stores within its portfolio as part of its bankruptcy, including five in Montgomery County, writes Tristan Navera for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The parent company of Justice, Catherines, Lane Bryant, Loft, Ann Taylor, and Lou & Gray filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. Currently, it has around…
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While Malls Rebound, Their Anchor Stores Continue to Struggle
Though malls in Montgomery County joined many other regions in beginning to reopen in June, this move has not done much to ease concerns about the long-term well-being of malls in the United States. In fact, some experts have been strong proponents of shutting everything down again, saying the country made an error in opening…
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The Cheesecake Lady in Elkins Park Reopens to Customers Lining Up
Since reopening in May for the first time since the pandemic began, The Cheesecake Lady in Elkins Park has been welcomed by a daily deluge of customers lining up down the block for her delicacies, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Vanessa Jackson opened the store two years ago. Before discovering her love for…
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The Cool Ones: The Best Ice Cream Around Montco
By Christine Tarlecki, Culinary Feature Contributor Now that summer has arrived, we need to get our fill of sweet treats! Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month is National Ice Cream Day? What better way to celebrate than with creamy, dreamy ice cream, and we’ve got a…
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Willow Grove Mall Owner Reports Majority of Shoppers Returning, Sales Exceeding Expectations
By Chris Isaac As the majority of PREIT’s malls returned to business in late June and early July, there was uncertainty about how many shoppers would feel comfortable coming back right now. With states like Florida and Texas realizing they lifted their restrictions prematurely, and cases of the Corona virus around Pennsylvania no longer dwindling,…
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Acme Closing Wynnewood Store, Will Shift Employees to Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, and Narberth Stores
Malvern-based Acme will close its Wynnewood store instead of remodeling it at the end of July, writes Katie Park for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This closure adds to Acme’s trend of shuttering underperforming stores to focus on new and potentially more prosperous locations in the tristate area. “It’s just a real estate decision,” said Dana Ward,…
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Shoppers Flock to King of Prussia Mall After Reopening
People began flocking to King of Prussia Mall after the shopping mecca reopened last week following months of closure caused by the coronavirus pandemic, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. AJ Moore, who owns and operates AJ Moore Exclusives, an artisanal jewelry shop in the Bloomingdale’s wing of the mall, was surprised to see…
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