Retail
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After Nearly 25 Years at Suburban Square in Ardmore, Ruby’s Diner Closed Its Doors for Good This Week
After nearly 25 years at Suburban Square in Ardmore, Ruby’s Diner – the first Ruby’s location to open in the Philadelphia area – closed its doors for good this week, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The kid-friendly, ’40s-theme malt-shop chain notified its customers about the closure with a sign on the door that…
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Sweet Aloha Bowls in Royersford Offers Taste of Hawaii with Feel-Good Superfoods
Sweet Aloha Bowls in Royersford offers a little taste of Hawaii throughout the entire year with bowls and plates filled with fell-good superfoods, writes Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philly. The idea for the eatery came to Janeen Algeo while she was visiting Hawaii with her husband. “The food was so life-changing to me because I…
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After Closing Bryn Mawr Knit Wit, Owner Wants to Focus on Her Bucket List
After closing the last Philadelphia-area Knit Wit in Bryn Mawr, 72-year-old Ann Gitter is ready to focus on crossing off items on her bucket list, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gitter’s fashion expertise guided the region through the last half-century of denim, from Gloria Vanderbilt and Seven to now Mother. However, rising rents…
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After Closing ‘That Special Look’ Boutique in Bala Cynwyd, Owner Continues Working As Personal Shopper
After closing That Special Look, the women’s boutique in Bala Cynwyd she ran for 36 years, Carole Ginsburg is continuing to work as a personal shopper under the same name, writes Selah Maya Zighelboim for the Jewish Exponent. In addition to growing online competition, one of the main reasons for the change was her lack…
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Whole Foods-Anchored Baederwood Shoppes on the Fairway in Jenkintown Sells for $44M
Baederwood Shoppes on the Fairway, the Jenkintown shopping center with Whole Foods as its anchor tenant, has been sold for roughly $44 million to a partnership involving Charter Realty and Inland Real Estate Group of Companies, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The seller was an affiliate of Barings Real Estate. The 116,778-square-foot…
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Once Known as Tehrani Brothers, Local Rug Business Changes Its Name to Bryn Mawr Oriental Rugs Amid Threats
Previously known as Tehrani Brothers, the local Oriental rug business was forced to change its name to Bryn Mawr Oriental Rugs after constant threats, writes Linda Stein for the Mainline Nedia News. The business was founded by brothers Reuben, Benjamin, and Yehuda Tehrani. However they began receiving threatening phone calls from people telling them to…
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Ten Thousand Villages Continues To Thrive As Other Retailers Are Forced To Close Their Doors
Ten Thousand Villages, the global maker-to-market store that recently opened a Bryn Mawr location, continues to expand as other retailers are forced to close their doors for good, writes Mayannah Beauvoir for the Philadelphia Magazine. The retailer is known for its fair trade practices and sustainability efforts, as well as its commitment to fostering cultural…
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Daughter of Former Montgomery County Sheriff Went from Working Polls for Reagan to Becoming Philadelphia’s Marijuana Queen
Chris Visco, co-founder and CEO of TerraVida Holistic Centers and daughter of Former Montgomery County sheriff John P. Durante, went from working polls for Reagan at a young age to becoming Philadelphia’s Empress of Weed, writes Steve Volk for the Philadelphia Magazine. Visco, who works from her Jenkintown office, began her career at Boscov’s, and…
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True Food Kitchen in King of Prussia Offers Healthy Options Full of Flavor
People whose New Year’s resolutions included eating better should head out to True Food Kitchen in King of Prussia, which offers healthy options packed with plenty of flavors, writes Vittoria Woodill for the CBS Philly. True Food Kitchen, which has locations all over the country, was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, a renowned physician and…
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Craig LaBan Includes Jenkintown, Ardmore Eateries In His Class of 2019 Hottest Delaware Valley Restaurants
Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft in Ardmore and Keep in Jenkintown were among the Philadelphia area eateries that delighted diners with their fare in 2019, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Ardmore whiskey bar and restaurant earned three out of four bells. The popular establishment has evolved into a casually stylish space where you…
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Gladwyne Resident, QVC and Franklin Mint Founder Joe Segel Dies at 88
Joe Segel, who founded more than 20 companies, including TV shopping behemoth QVC and the Franklin Mint during his five-decade-long career, has died in Gladwyne of natural causes aged 88, writes Ryan Sharrow for the WHYY. Segel started West Chester-based QVC 23 years ago. It was carried by 58 cable providers in 20 states. Today,…
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Carlino’s in Ardmore Offers Best Italian Food in Region
Founded nearly four decades ago by the late Angela “Mama“ Carlino who immigrated from Italy, the Carlino’s in Ardmore offers some of the best Italian food in the region, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located in a row of former two-story attached homes on County Line Road run by Carlino’s son, Pat, and…
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Best Holiday Dining Ever Starts in Montco
By Christine Tarlecki The holidays are here and nothing is better than a holiday meal or a night out with friends and family. But if you’ve done your share of cooking and are ready to treat yourself, try these Montco establishments that have one focus in mind—making sure you relax and enjoy your holiday night…
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Swain Destinations in Ardmore Turns Car Crash Into Artistic Opportunity
After a car crashed into Swain Destinations in Ardmore, the owners decided to turn the potential disaster into an artistic opportunity, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Times. While no one was injured in the Nov. 22 crash, the storefront was damaged. Until the replacement glass could be ordered, the owners had to put…
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Following Successful Pilot, Conshohocken-Based Saladworks Ready To Continue Expansion With ShopRite, Fresh Grocer
Following the success of its first two ShopRite restaurants, Conshohocken-based Saladworks is ready to continue its expansion with more ShopRite and Fresh Grocer locations. The salad-centric, fast-casual franchise currently has nearly 100 locations in 13 states and two countries. Now, it is opening a new restaurant in a Philadelphia-area Fresh Grocer, as well as new…
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Who’s Buying the Most Liquor? Montco Made Third on List of Counties in the State
Montgomery County ranked pretty high in the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s annual report for 2018-19 in liquor sales in the six-county region. The report shows Montgomery County ranked third in wine and liquor sales, with $222,612,635 in sales, or 9.98 percent in total county sales. Leading the pack was Allegheny County, with $309,592,819 in wine…
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Residents Ask Horsham-Based Toll Brothers To Include Public Bathroom For Philadelphia North Broad Street Project
A group of residents have asked Horsham-based Toll Brothers to include a much-needed public bathroom in plans for its North Broad Street project in Philadelphia, writes Hannah Chinn for the Whyy. The request was made by Sarah McEarney, president of the Callowhill Neighborhood Association, at a meeting of the city’s Civic Design Review held in…
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Rebel Boutique in Ardmore Gives More High-End Fitness Apparel Options to Fitness Enthusiasts
Local fitness enthusiasts will have more options for high-end fitness apparel with the arrival of Rebel boutique in Ardmore, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The Chestnut Hill fitness and apparel boutique opened up a pop-up active wear store in the center of Suburban Square Dec 2. The new store offers workout clothing from…
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