Retail
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David’s Bridal Expands Wedding Options With Karako Suits Partnership
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal continues to widen its wedding and formalwear reach, writes Karen Alberg Grossman for Mr. Magazine. The bridal giant teamed up with Karako Suits, a family-owned menswear chain with more than 40 years of experience. Soon, Karako’s suits and tuxedos will be available directly through David’s Bridal’s website, giving couples and…
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Bensalem Mayor Discusses Future Redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall
According to Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo, the redevelopment of Neshaminy Mall is making headway, with major changes planned for the property, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The 91-acre property, with over 1 million square feet of retail space, was purchased for $27.5 million in the summer of 2024 by Paramount Realty and Edgewood Properties. Only a…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Reinvents Itself With AI and Streaming Series
Three years after filing for bankruptcy, King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is reinventing itself with AI-fueled personalization and a new docuseries, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook is leading its new AI initiative that personalizes the wedding planning experience. “We’ve done an AI analyzer on your Pinterest boards,” she…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Mall leadership says 2025 delivered record-setting sales and foot traffic, driven largely by an expanding lineup of experiential tenants that turn the shopping center into a regional…
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Conshohocken’s Proving Grounds Scores Major Brand Partnership with IKEA
Families spending their weekends at Conshohocken’s Proving Grounds will soon have a new place to recharge between games. BASE Sports Group announced a partnership between the youth sports complex and IKEA Conshohocken. The deal will bring the home furnishings retailer’s design expertise directly to one of Montco’s busiest athletic campuses. As part of the collaboration,…
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Ardmore’s Carlino’s Market Fills the Void Left by Di Bruno Bros.
For Main Liners who have relied on abruptly closed Di Bruno Bros. in Ardmore, Carlino’s Market offers a local, Italian-specialties alternative that has been serving the community for decades, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since being founded in 1983 as a family-owned pasta shop for the Lower Merion Italian community, Carlino’s has become…
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King of Prussia Mall To Welcome Dick’s House of Sport in 2027
The King of Prussia Mall is set to welcome a Dick’s House of Sport in 2027, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new attraction will be part of the space that previously housed JCPenney. Dick’s House of Sport locations typically include a range of sports facilities, including a climbing wall, turf field, and…
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IKEA Reinvents Affordable Smart Home Devices and Connectivity
From its North American headquarters in Conshohocken, IKEA is setting the stage for a smarter, simpler future at home, writes Sophie Charara for Wired. The retailer has unveiled a sweeping new Matter-compatible smart home lineup, including light bulbs, sensors, plugs, and remotes. The line is designed to make connected living affordable and frustration-free, finally. The…
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Five Below’s Turnaround, Lifting Stock Threefold, Can Be Credited to This Shopping Demographic
A renewed focus on teen shoppers has helped Philadelphia-based Five Below offset tariff pressures, positioning the retailer as one of retail’s standout comeback stories, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. Following a five-year stock low that was triggered by President Donald Trump’s April 2024 tariff announcement, the retailer reworked its strategy around licensed products tied to…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Takes Valentine’s Day to Times Square
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal took center stage in New York City this Valentine’s Day, highlighting flexible payment options for couples planning their big day, according to PYMNTS. The wedding retailer partnered with digital payments platform Sezzle to sponsor the annual Love in Times Square event, where weddings, vow renewals and proposals unfolded in the…
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The Math Behind Sheetz Opening Across From Wawa in Limerick
The arrival of Sheetz in Limerick isn’t just about brand rivalry, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The move is a calculated economic play rooted in traffic patterns, pricing strategy and consumer behavior. Sheetz will open its first Montco location Feb. 12 on Ridge Pike in Limerick Township, directly across from a Wawa. For…
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IKEA Doubles Down on Smaller Stores as Global Closures Make Headlines
While IKEA has announced several showroom closures globally, the bigger story locally is the company’s pivot toward smaller “plan and order” locations, according to Jess Rohan for The Bucks County Courier Times. The strategy is already taking shape in the Philadelphia suburbs. IKEA is maintaining its two full-scale area stores in South Philadelphia and Conshohocken,…
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Shoppers Reminisce About Amazon Fresh After Store Closings
Amazon’s announcement last month that it was closing all of its physical Amazon Fresh stores has stirred the emotions in some shoppers as they search for an alternative, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Philadelphia area, six Amazon Fresh locations closed, with nearly 1,000 workers laid off. That includes an Amazon Fresh…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate shops offer everything from refined truffles and Belgian classics to playful dipped treats and hand-painted bars. Some are longtime family businesses. Others lean creative and unexpected. Together, they show the…
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X-Golf Eyes Springfield for Possible Location on Sproul Road
A new spot for golf lovers could soon take shape in Springfield, with the township’s Board of Commissioners reviewing an application for a franchised X-Golf location, a simulated golf center featuring a restaurant and bar, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. At X-Golf, visitors can enjoy simulated golf courses from across the globe and lessons…
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Luxury Landmark on City Ave Set to Close This Spring
After decades as a luxury retail anchor along City Avenue, Saks Fifth Avenue will close its Bala Cynwyd location this April, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer Parent company Saks Global announced the shutdown as part of a broader restructuring effort following a recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The Bala store is one of…
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Wawa and Sheetz Side-by-Side in Limerick – Here’s What Sets Them Apart
Now that Sheetz has officially opened in Limerick directly across the street from Wawa, local drivers have two iconic brands competing corner to corner. Local commuters face a difficult question: which is for me? Here’s what to know. History Wawa was founded in 1964 by Grahame Wood, whose family operated the Wawa Dairy. The company’s…
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Fox 29’s Bob Kelly Goes to Souderton to Tour the Oldest Chocolate Business in the Region
Fox 29’s Bob Kelly recently got the chance to tour Asher’s Chocolate in Souderton to learn how they make their delicious chocolates. Asher’s has been making fine chocolates and other confectionary for five generations, since 1892. It is the oldest chocolate business in the Greater Philadelphia area. The family first set up shop in the…
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