Retail
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After Latest Expansion, King of Prussia Mall Now the Eighth Wonder of the World
The British have Stonehenge. The Italians have the Colosseum. The French have the Eiffel Tower. Shopaholics have the King of Prussia Mall. Like that trio of European landmarks, the latter can now stake its claim to being the Eighth Wonder of the World. Thursday morning, before a throng of media, Simon, a global leader in…
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Launch of Destination Shop Montco Proves ‘Montgomery County Owns Shopping’
On the eve of the opening of the expansion of King of Prussia Mall – one of the highest-profile retail magnets in the world – the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has launched Destination Shop Montco, the latest in its family of brands designed to bring tourists to Montgomery County. The campaign cites the…
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One of World’s Oldest Piano Companies Opening Location in King of Prussia
Cunningham Piano, one of the oldest piano companies in the world, is relocating its Philadelphia store and opening a second location across from the King of Prussia Mall, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded in 1891, Cunningham Piano started out making pianos by hand, a tradition it continues today and also now…
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A Quarter-Billion Dollars Later, Two Finally Become One at King of Prussia Mall
For the first time in its half-century of existence, the King of Prussia Mall will be one huge, gigantic, enormous entity. On Thursday, execs at powerhouse mall owner Simon Property Group plan to connect two ribbons, writes Suzette Parmley for the Philadelphia Inquirer. They’ll take one ribbon from the Plaza, one from the Court, and…
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Ambiance Design Relocates to Blue Bell after Three Years in Fort Washington
After three years in Fort Washington, Ambiance Design is relocating its growing business specializing in custom-window treatments and home décor to Blue Bell, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. Its new location at 718 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell is a perfect fit for the business, as it is surrounded by a high-end Italian…
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Impact Thrift Store in Norristown Centre to Celebrate Grand Reopening Saturday
Impact Thrift Stores will debut its new location in the Norristown Centre on Saturday with a grand reopening, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. The event from 9 AM-5 PM will celebrate the relocation of the popular outlet from the front of the center to a significantly bigger, second-level space located next to U.S.…
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Willow Grove Mall Welcomes Primark, Leading European Fashion Retailer, to Its Roster
The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust has announced the grand opening of Primark, a leading European fashion retailer, at its Willow Grove Park Mall. Primark is one of the largest clothing retailers in Europe, offering up-to-the-minute styles at value-for-money prices. This new location will occupy 58,300 square feet of space previously inhabited by Sears on…
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McCaffrey’s Prepares Fresh New Store for Blue Bell
McCaffrey’s Food Market is serving up a fresh new storefront for its Pennsylvania customers. The new McCaffrey’s in Blue Bell is the state’s fourth expansion of the Yardley original. The 50,000-square-foot space where Super Fresh once stood on Skippack Pike will showcase McCaffrey’s signature fresh “produce, meat, seafood, cheese, deli, bakery and floral, along with…
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Internet Shopping, Giant Malls Leave Ardmore’s Suburban Square Struggling to Find Tenants
Three months after Macy’s vacated its 100,000-square-foot space at Suburban Square Mall, the landlord, Kimco Realty, still has not found a tenant to take its place, writes Suzette Parmley for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Such is a common plight of middle-tier malls that have lost their key anchor, as they often struggle to find new tenants…
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Souderton Ribbon-Cuttings Celebrate Arrival of Beverage and Baked-Goods Stores
Two ribbon-cutting ceremonies recently took place in Souderton, officially introducing both a new beverage and baked-goods store to the area, writes Bob Keeler for The Lansdale Reporter. Brothers Pete and Steve Scarperi officially cut the ribbon on North Penn Beverage at 39 Washington Avenue. The business itself, however, is not exactly new as it has…
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Norristown’s The Bacon Jams, Maker of Spreadable Bacon, Expands and Rebrands
If you cannot find your favorite The Bacon Jams product in your local store this fall, there is no need to panic, as it will be there, just under a new name, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Norristown company, popular for its delicious spreadable bacon, is undergoing a transformation, including rebranding…
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Conshohocken’s Saladworks Aims to Use Technology to Court Customers
Conshohocken-based Saladworks is courting customers with more technology and new menu items that emphasize healthy living, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Having overcome its financial troubles after being bought out by a private investment firm in New York, the restaurant chain presented its new image and growth strategy late last year. Now,…
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Conshohocken’s IKEA Recalls 29 Million Dressers and Chests Nationwide
After several reported deaths of toddlers and numerous injuries caused from its furniture toppling, the Conshohocken-based U.S. headquarters of IKEA is recalling 29 million dressers and chests nationwide, writes Saabira Chaudhuri for The Wall Street Journal. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall will include 8 million chests and dressers from IKEA’s popular…
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IKEA Workers Visit Cambodia as Company Ambassadors
Headquartered in Conshohocken, IKEA U.S. recently announced that 10 of its workers have returned from their IWitness Ambassador trips. Five went to Cambodia to visit and experience the IKEA Foundation-funded “Soft Toys for Education” programs managed by Save the Children, and five others visited the IKEA Group Wind Farm in Cameron, Texas. Since 2003, “Soft…
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Horsham-Based Thomas’ English Muffins Go Big Just in Time for Summer Grilling Season
The Thomas’ brand, owned by Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, has introduced Thomas’ Grillers XL English Muffins — a larger version of the iconic breakfast staple that serves as the perfect bun alternative for any and all summer grilling recipes. Thomas’ Grillers XL English Muffins will be available seasonally at grocery stores and other major food…
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Move Over, Starbucks! La Colombe Is Coming for Your Customers One Store at a Time
Good news for everyone who loves a delicious caffeine fix to wake up in the morning, but doesn’t want to wait in the long lines at Starbucks. Philadelphia’s La Colombe, which has stores in Chicago, Washington D.C., and New York City, has opened its first suburban location, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new…
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Urban Outfitters Expanding Anthropologie Stores and KOP Mall Presence
While its competitors are cutting back on store space, Urban Outfitters continues to march to its own drum by doing exactly the opposite, writes Suzette Parmley for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite the mounting pressure from online retailers, which is causing chains like Target to move into smaller “Express” venues, Urban is doubling the size of its…
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Buck Naked Underwear Retailer Coming to King of Prussia
Thanks to good quarterly results and an increase in both online and street sales, Buck Naked Underwear retailer Duluth Trading is opening more stores nationwide, with King of Prussia one of the new locations, writes Rick Romell for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Duluth Trading specializes in selling casual clothing and work wear, primarily from its…
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