Retail
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The Taco Truck at King of Prussia Mall’s Unexpectedly Closes
Four months after the Taco Truck started operating in King of Prussia Mall and established itself as one of the Savor food court’s more popular options, the eatery suddenly closed on May 1, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. The owners were approached last year by Simon Property Group about locating a restaurant in…
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CBRE Global Investors Sponsored Fund Buys King of Prussia Town Center
King of Prussia’s newest retail destination, the 263,423-square-foot Town Center has been purchased by a fund sponsored by CBRE Global Investors, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. King of Prussia Town Center at 155 Village Drive is part of the Village at Valley Forge, a mixed-use development that will eventually also include between 2,000…
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Lansdale’s Jay Amin Partners with Eagles Malcolm Jenkins to Open Men’s Fashion Store
The upcoming men’s clothing store, Damari Saville, founded by North Penn High School graduate Jay Amin and Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins will offer not only impeccable designs, but the unique chance to be measured by the football star, writes Elizabeth Wellington for Philly.com. Amin, who moved to Montgomery County with his parents when he was…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Bleacher Creatures Files for Bankruptcy
Bleacher Creatures, the Plymouth Meeting toy company formed six years ago, has been forced to file for bankruptcy after being prohibited by some of its license partners from selling its toys on Amazon.com, writes Katy Stech for The Wall Street Journal. Documents filed with U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Philadelphia state that the company was already…
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MONTCO Today 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. Instructional Designer This position assists with the development and implementation of e-learning programs and curriculums and supporting material, converts existing learning content into interactive e-learning programs, and…
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Horsham’s AAMCO Wins 2017 LearningElite Award
Chief Learning Officer magazine has recognized AAMCO’s training program with its 2017 LearningElite award for the second consecutive year. The company was named along with 60 other national organizations from various industries. AAMCO University provides more than 300 comprehensive training courses specifically designed for franchise owners, customer service managers and technicians. The LearningElite program is…
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King of Prussia to Welcome First ‘Orchestra Premaman’ Store in the U.S.
French children’s clothing chain Orchestra Premaman is opening its first stateside location in the King of Prussia Mall. This will offer parents in Montgomery County and their little ones a new range of stylish outfits to chose from, writes Jacob Adelman for Philly.com. The company will be opening the doors to its 4,405-square-foot store on…
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Bryn Mawr’s Suburban Hardware Store to Close after Almost a Century
The Suburban Hardware Store in Bryn Mawr is shuttering its doors after almost a century serving the local community, writes John Ryan Barwick for Philly.com. 66 year old Charlie Waters, the co-owner and manager, has helped countless residents of the local community bring their homes to life over the years with his diverse range of…
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MONTCO Careers – David’s Bridal
David’s Bridal, headquartered in Conshohocken, is the number one bridal retailer in the world, continually adding new product lines from top designers, with more sizes and selection than anyone else can offer. Consumer Insights Analyst This position programs and conducts sample management for quantitative research projects, generates monthly reports that track omni-channel customer satisfaction, and…
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Grocery Stores Making Welcome Return to Malls
Over half a century since parting ways, malls have started courting grocery stores again to help fill the vacant space left behind by other retail outlets that have folded under the challenge of online shopping, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. The Whole Foods Market that has already opened at Plymouth Meeting Mall will soon be…
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J.C. Penny Closes Its Stores in King of Prussia and Willow Grove Malls
J.C. Penney stores in King of Prussia Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall will be permanently closing their doors to customers on June 18, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. The closures are part of the decision announced last month to close nearly 14 percent of the company’s store portfolio. According to J.C. Penney’s spokesman Joey…
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IKEA on People’s Inaugural “50 Companies That Care” List
IKEA, the Swedish furniture manufacturing giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is featured on People’s inaugural “50 Companies That Care” list. The list recognizes companies that go above and beyond to create a caring environment for their employees and supports them both in their professional and personal lives. It is compiled jointly by People…
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Rosemont McDonald’s Started Montco Entrepreneur’s Rise
When Tanya Hill-Holliday bought her first McDonald’s restaurant in Rosemont, she did not anticipate that she would soon become the owner of the largest Black-owned McDonald’s franchise in the Philadelphia region, writes Ayana Jones for Philadelphia Tribune. She first started working at McDonald’s as a part-time employee nearly four decades ago, when she was working…
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IKEA Adds Bicycles, Smart Lighting to Its Range of Products
Showing its increasing diversity including now offering bicycles, IKEA has added a line of smart lighting to its product range, writes Chris Matyszczyk for Inc. The Swedish furniture giant, which has its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is well known for producing stylish furniture at affordable prices. But this of course comes with investing the time…
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From Delco: Investment Analyst: ‘Wawa a Small-Scale Cult in Philadelphia Area’
Even in a conversation about one of investors’ favorite convenience store chains, Wawa steals the show. Prompted by disappointing third-quarter profits from Midwest C-store franchise Casey’s General Stores, Bill Barker of Motley Fool Funds quickly steered the show to Wawa, the “Casey’s General of the Mid-Atlantic,” during a Market Foolery episode by Chris Hill on…
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From Chesco: Exton’s Wellington Square Bookshop Ranked the Best Bookstore in Pennsylvania
Exton’s Wellington Square Bookshop has been selected as the best bookstore in Pennsylvania, writes Liz Steelman for Real Simple magazine, which partnered with Yelp to explore the best independent bookstores in the country. Real Simple and Yelp employed an algorithm that looks at the number of reviews and star rating to determine the best bookstore…
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Will LEGOLAND Breath New Life Into Plymouth Meeting Mall?
Friday’s grand opening of the new LEGOLAND Discovery Center at Plymouth Meeting Mall was a hit with visitors who were eager to discover what this latest addition could offer, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. The attraction offers a variety of activities, from admiring the stunning Independence Hall display to the Bricks Motor Test Center where you…
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King of Prussia Mall the Place to Be
King of Prussia Mall is the place to be for retailers looking to make a statement and get people to take notice, particularly for foreign retailers, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. KoP Mall is one of the top locations for retailers, both domestic and international. Its location, variety of consumers and local demographics provide a…
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