Retail
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Mini-Targets making big impression
The new mini-Target officially opens Oct. 21, but shoppers are encouraged to come by the Pennsylvania Avenue location for a sneak peak. The store will be Target’s third small-format location in Center City and fourth in the area, following debuts in Washington Square West, Rittenhouse Square, and Roxborough, writes Suzette Parmley for philly.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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One man’s take on the best places to eat and drink
It is almost impossible to keep up with all the new places to eat and drink in Montgomery County. New brew pubs seem to pop up almost daily. Thankfully, there is someone out there willing to take the time for all of us and scour the area in search of the best of the best.…
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Record sales expected for retailers
With a little more than a month to go before the official kick-off of the holiday shopping seasons, retailers – online and brick and mortar – could see a healthy boost in sales. With unemployment low and consumer confidence high, holiday retail sales for November and December are estimated to increase 3.6 percent to 4…
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King of Prussia Mall keeps growth going
The King of Prussia Mall continues to flex its muscles as the largest retail destination in the U.S. From grabbing a craft beer while browsing for boxers to trying out the latest makeup trends, the mall continues to establish a shopping experience like no other. While online sales continue to surge, King of Prussia Mall…
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Ross Stores bucking ‘Amazon trend’
The trend of shopping online for just about anything these days is undeniable. However, at least one retailer has a method to its madness that keeps people coming into its brick and mortar stores. While some stores are losing sales and shuttering locations, Ross continues building its portfolio, writes Melissa Wylie for bizwomen.com. Ross Dress…
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Ikea exploring third-party sales
Your favorite furniture may soon be coming from a completely different company than the one you’re used to. Ikea, a world-wide leader in ecommerce, with its U.S. headquarters in Montgomery County, is considering a move to third-party sales. Ikea is stepping up its push online including a test to sell its flat-pack furniture on other…
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New life breathed into Bleacher Creatures
Everyone deserves a second chance. Bleacher Creatures are uniquely true-to-life plush figures that turn the greatest athletes and entertainment icons into characters, even friends, whom you can hang out with anytime, anywhere, according to the company’s website. Sometimes, we can all use a little help from our friends. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Five months after filing for bankruptcy,…
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Store owner ready to shake things up in Ardmore
While nearly every façade screams success in the quaint little town of Ardmore, not everyone is in a complacent mood. Sometimes, it takes an outsider to shake things up. In Ardmore’s case, someone to shout, praise and draw attention to its charms, walkability, access to mass transit, architecture, and potential as “the Gateway to the…
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Pop-up Wine Garden Coming to King of Prussia Mall
Do you prefer red or white with your window shopping? Beginning this month, shoppers at the King of Prussia Mall will be able to purchase a glass of wine or craft beer at a newly launched pop-up “rustic, outdoor Wine Garden” from Chaddsford Winery, according to a story written by Alison Burdo in the Philadelphia Business…
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IKEA Plans to Open Four New Locations This Year
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant which has its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, plans to open four more stores by the end of the year, including its upcoming store in Jacksonville, writes David Cawton for Daily Record. The Jacksonville store is the company’s first single-story store in Florida. It covers 290,000-square-feet and is set to open…
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New GrubHub and Wawa Partnership to Bring Home Deliveries to Ardmore, 3 Other Locations
Ardmore residents craving a hoagie but do not feel like going out are in luck, as the new partnership between Wawa and GrubHub will get it delivered right to their door, writes Patricia Madej for Philly Voice. The convenience store chain and the food delivery service have teamed up to ensure that hungry customers can…
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More Big Names Come to King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Mall is continuously reinforcing its megamall status by adding new and exciting stores which now include Bulgari and Orchestra, writes Marina Lamanna for Philadelphia Magazine. King of Prussia Mall is the first mall in the state to welcome Bulgari with its rotating collection of exclusive high-end jewelry. Shinola is another newcomer that…
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New Businesses Arriving in Downtown Ardmore
Several new businesses are coming to downtown Ardmore, promising a return to the vibrancy that once characterized its center, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times. Among the new arrivals is Puns Toys, once a Bryn Mawr staple that is reopening in Ardmore. Paulette Fallon took over the store from the original owner who had…
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State Is Imposing $1 to $100 Price Hike on 412 Liquor Brands
If your favorite beer or wine suddenly costs more, don’t blame store management. All state-run liquor stores in Pennsylvania are tacking on an extra $1 to $100 per bottle of 421 select brands of liquor as part of the first government-imposed price hike in almost 25 years, according to a Philly.com report by Justine McDaniel.…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Launches Second Shop Montco Campaign
Following the success of its last Shop Montco Campaign, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board is launching part 2, writes Donna Rovins for The Mercury Business. Destination Shop Montco is a televised advertising campaign that aims to reach potential visitors from various markets such Washington D.C. and Baltimore. In addition to television ads, the campaign…
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King of Prussia Mall to Welcome Male Underwear Mecca Tommy John in October
Tommy John, the online men’s underwear company, is about to open its first brick and mortar retail store in King of Prussia Mall, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. Tommy John was created by Thomas John Patterson, after he struggled to find an undershirt that stayed clean, remained tucked in, and was comfortable to wear. Then…
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Chester County Mutual Fund May Be Montco’s Largest Retail Landlord
Vanguard is continuing to establish itself as the nation’s new landlord as it grows its real estate investments, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for Philly.com. According to Securities and Exchange Commission reports compiled by Bloomberg, Vanguard’s mutual funds and exchange-traded funds are now the largest shareholders in Real Estate Investment Trusts. REITs are the tax-protected…
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One of America’s Most Elite Purveyors of Luxury Watches Moves HQ to Bala Cynwyd
Govberg Jewelers‘ new headquarters has officially opened in Bala Cynwyd, following 18 months of intensive renovation, construction, and reimagined services to support luxury watch consumers. With an investment of $8.5 million dollars, Govberg’s new 20,000-square-foot building offers an innovative, shared workplace that unites departments previously spread between five facilities: Govberg’s pre-owned watch division, marketing, technology,…
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