Retail
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One Year In, King of Prussia Mall’s New Wing Is a Certified Hit
A year after it first opened, the new luxury wing of King of Prussia Mall has proved to be a hit with visitors, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. The 155,000-square-foot corridor that links Court and Plaza officially opened on August 18 last year. Its popularity with shoppers was boosted by it $7 valet parking, concierge…
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Flourtown’s Stable Tables Creates Unique Furniture from Reclaimed Wood
After getting burned out working in telecommunications, John Duffy founded Flourtown’s Stable Tables and began his true calling, creating unique tables from reclaimed wood, writes Lew Larason for Montco Homes, Gardens & Lifestyle. The idea for his business came when Duffy returned to the Philadelphia area and went into real estate with his friend Chris…
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Zern’s Farmers Market in Gilbertsville Up for Sale
Zern’s Farmers Market in Gilbertsville, which has been a popular shopping destination for nearly a century, is looking for a new owner, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Zern’s Farmers Market was first established on the outskirts of Montgomery County by William Zern in 1922. The property was later bought by Morris Lipton and…
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IKEA 2018 Catalogue “Make Room for Life” Aims to Maximize Customer’s Living Space
Global home furnishing giant IKEA, which has its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has decided to focus on the living room for 2018. Its new catalog aims to inspire consumers to create a comfortable space to enjoy their everyday life. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “As homes rapidly change to fit our lifestyles, we want to inspire and enable…
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Vacant Fort Washington Gas Station Candidate for Medical Marijuana Dispensary Site
The closed Exxon station at 475 Pennsylvania Ave in Fort Washington has been targeted by Cure Pennsylvania as a potential medical marijuana dispensary site, writes Linda Finarelli for Montgomery Media. However, the flooding that has affected the site in the past, may put this plan on hold. On July 29, the state health department issued…
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Custom Menswear Retailer Opens its Largest Store Yet in King of Prussia Mall
Indochino, the online made-to-measure Canadian retailer, has opened its largest brick-and-mortar store to date in King of Prussia Mall, writes Marianne Wilson for Chain Store Age. The new 4,100-square-foot space caps off a successful summer for the retailer. It has already opened three other stores, including a second New York City location, and flagship stores…
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MONTCO Careers – IKEA
With its U.S. headquarters located in Conshohocken, IKEA is a multinational group of companies that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture (such as beds, chairs, and desks), appliances, and home accessories. Recruiting Manager, Talent Acquisition This position leads, coaches, and develops a team of retail recruiters, prepares and educates hiring teams on talent acquisition strategies and practices, and…
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Entertainment is Giving PREIT Malls New Lease on Life
With close to 300 malls in the country predicted to close over the next five years, a number of owners, including Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, are using entertainment to attract more shoppers, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. PREIT has already started increasing lifestyle and entertainment options at most of its malls across the state.…
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Timberland Opens New Concept Store at King of Prussia Mall
Timberland’s new Tree Lab concept store in King of Prussia Mall will provide a new theme and products every six to eight weeks, writes Jean E. Palmieri for WWD. The inaugural theme is Streetology that showcases Tree Lab’s FlyRoam collection for men “where style for city streets meets hidden technology that’s been tested and proven…
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Approval for Ardmore’s Suburban Square Development Delayed
Lower Merion Township officials have delayed the approval for Kimco Realty’s plan to build a six-story apartment complex at Ardmore’s Suburban Square, writes Alison Burdo for Philadelphia Business Journal. Suburban Square owner Kimco, presented its plans to demolish several existing building and replace them with a six-story mixed-use development at the last meeting of Lower…
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David’s Bridal is Helping Brides Affected by Closure of Alfred Angelo’s
Brides and bridesmaids who were caught off guard by the closure of Alfred Angelo have been given a lifeline by Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal with offers of discounts and alterations. The nation’s top wedding and special occasion retailer is giving a 30 percent discount on all its gowns including those on sale, to brides whose purchases…
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JCPenney Shuts Up Shop at King of Prussia and Willow Grove Park Malls
JCPenney closed its doors for good at King of Prussia and Willow Grove Park Malls on July 31 to the dismay of many consumers, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. In March, J.C. Penney identified 138 stores it planned to close as part of its companywide downsizing to shed poor performers. “It became apparent to us…
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PREIT Brings New Entertainment Options to Its Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove Park Malls
PREIT has recently added around 80,000-square-feet of new entertainment options to its properties, including Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall. Over the last five years, PREIT’s non-anchor space dedicated to dining and entertainment has grown by 36 percent in line with its strategy of combining retail and entertainment. PREIT recently signed leases with…
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Tory Burch: From the Outskirts of Philadelphia to One of Today’s Most Successful Designers
From the outskirts of Philadelphia, Valley Forge’s Tory Burch has catapulted to the top of the fashion world by becoming one of today’s most successful designers, according to a staff report from Evening Standard. The daughter of financier Buddy Robinson and actress and model Reva Robinson, Burch attended the Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont and…
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Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal Testing New ‘Curalate Showroom’ Social Media Tool
Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal is expanding its horizons by being one of the first businesses to beta test Curalate’s new software ‘Curalate Showroom’ on Facebook, writes Jonathan Takiff for Philly.com. Curalate Showroom allows images and videos on social media channels to become shoppable. The software allows users to ‘dress up’ a person in a photograph with…
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Macy’s in King of Prussia to Welcome Phillies Outfielder Aaron Altherr on July 29
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Aaron Altherr will be at Macy’s in King of Prussia on July 29 at noon. He will be on the main floor in Men’s Active. Fans who make a purchase of $35 or more from the Men’s Active department will have the opportunity to snap a photo with Altherr and get his…
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Lifetime Fitness Puts Fort Washington Gym on the Market
Lifetime Fitness has put its Fort Washington club on the market just a month after the grand opening, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Lifetime’s two floor gym at 375 Commerce Drive in Fort Washington spans 115,668-square-feet and is reportedly priced at around $38 million. This roughly matches the cost of construction. The sale…
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Cheltenham Square Mall Gets New Name
Sun Equity Partners has secured a $54.5 million loan to redevelop and rebrand the former Cheltenham Square Mall, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. As part of this, the developer has decided to rename the mall ‘Greenleaf at Cheltenham’. The 429,617-square-foot property is currently 60 percent leased and pre-leased, with some of its current…
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