Conshohocken
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Conshohocken’s Amazon Distribution Center Sees Its Busiest Season Yet This Year
The Amazon distribution center in Conshohocken experiences a very busy holiday shopping rush, writes Ashley Johnson and the Digital Staff on 6abc. “On Black Friday, 1,600 items were ordered on Amazon.com per second,” said Amazon spokesperson Steve Kelly. In the Conshohocken distribution center, which recently opened, they have 300 who have been sending out over…
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In Development: New 13-story Luxury High-rise at 400 West Elm in Conshohocken
Development is now underway for 400 West Elm, a new 13-story, 348-unit residential high-rise in Conshohocken along the Schuylkill River waterfront, writes Vitali Ogorodnikov for Philadelphia Yimby. Not only will the new luxury apartment building have a lovely view of the Schuylkill, but it also sits within a ten-minute walk of the Conshohocken Station, providing…
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Charming Conshohocken Townhome 30 Minutes from Everywhere Hits Market
Charming Conshohocken three-bedroom townhome that offers a perfect combination of beauty and convenience has hit the market for $515,000, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When they were first looking at the home in 2018, current owners Aditi and Sakaya Mohapatra, who are moving to San Francisco Bay Area for a job opportunity, especially…
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Conshohocken-based Zuppler Helps Restaurants ‘Take Back Control of Their Customers and Their Brand’
Conshohocken-based Zuppler, founded by Shiva Srinivasan, works with restaurants to integrate an online ordering platform into their own websites, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. And while it faces tough competition from other ordering sites, such as DoorDash and Grubhub, Zuppler stands out by not charging high commission fees per order. Instead, the company…
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Conshohocken-based IKEA to Bump Up Starting Wage, Boost Its Benefits Package
IKEA, with U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to begin the coming year with a wage increase and enhanced benefits for its co-workers. Effective January 1, 2022, the Swedish furnishings giant is increasing its starting wage in the U.S. to $16 per hour, with some hourly wages starting higher, at $17 or $18, depending on…
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Wall Street Journal: Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal Offers Employees a ‘Beyoncé Moment’ to Recruit Staff
After the usual methods of raising wages and offering cash bonuses failed, Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal found a unique way to retain and recruit employees in a tight labor market: the company is offering its workers the chance to model in its advertising, write Suzanne Kapner and Chip Cutter for The Wall Street Journal. The idea…
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See Which Montco Small Town Made Condé Nast Traveler Short List of Nation’s Secret Food Destinations
While plenty of big cities are well known for their cuisine, there are also small towns where local eateries offer a true flavor of these destinations, providing visitors with a glimpse into the area’s food, culture, people, and even landscape, especially in Montgomery County, writes Emily Cappiello for the Condé Nast Traveler. Among these, some…
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Conshohocken-owned Office Park Bought by Florida Real Estate Company for $135M
Accesso Partners, a Florida real estate company, has purchased Westlakes office park in Berwyn from Conshohocken-based Keystone Property Group for $135 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 455,183-square-foot, four-building complex set on 40 acres was 92 percent occupied at the time of the sale. Tenants include PNC Bank, Brinker Capital, Montgomery…
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Bala Cynwyd Could Be Next Montco Town to Undergo Development Boom Like King of Prussia, Conshohocken
Bala Cynwyd is poised to undergo a major development boom over the coming years on a scale of those in King of Prussia and Conshohocken, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tishman Speyer Properties is planning to proceed with its plans to develop 2.1 million square feet of new space. The proposal would…
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Construction Beginning Soon on New Luxury Apartment Project in Conshohocken
Equus Capital Partners, Ltd., and USAA Real Estate have closed on a joint venture and first round of financing, clearing the way for construction to begin on 400 West Elm. The 348-unit, Class A apartment community is Conshohocken’s first ultra-luxury residential offering, with unparalleled views in a coveted location with top-notch amenities. “Conshohocken is in the beginning…
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Conshohocken-based IKEA Pandemic Plan: Bolt Down the Business Model, Ensure That Core Values Aren’t Wrenched Away
Conshohocken-based IKEA, like millions of businesses nationwide, found itself in unchartered waters when COVID-19 disrupted its operations. Chris Nace, market manager in Jacksonville, Fla., described the retailer’s responses to Karen Brune Mathis at the Jacksonville Daily Record. Nace says the home furnishing brand’s four most pressing issues were: Increased demand Supply chain issues Staffing challenges…
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Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Wedding Planning App
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has launched David’s Bridal Planning App, the first-ever comprehensive wedding planning mobile app. The new app adds to the company’s already impressive suite of wedding planning tools and resources. It is available in the App Store and Google Play store and allows users to create their own custom wedding website that is…
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If You Have Not Delved Into Conshohoken’s IKEA’s Chocolate Section, You Are Missing Out
While IKEA, with U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is best known for its inexpensive and functional furniture and meatballs, its chocolate section in the grocery department should not be overlooked, writes Rochelle Bilow for The Kitchn. This underrated section is a true treasure trove of cheap treats inspired by the company’s land of origin, Sweden. The…
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Developer Wants to Build Apartment Community Along Riverfront on Conshohocken, Whitemarsh Border
A developer is proposing a new 598-unit apartment community that would be constructed along the riverfront on the border between Whitemarsh Township and the Borough of Conshohocken, writes Kevin Tierney for More Than The Curve. The project proposed by KRE Acquisition would have four buildings on two adjacent properties, the majority of which are in…
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Spikeball Roundnet Nationals Comes To Montgomery County
The biggest roundnet event of the year is back! Spikeball Roundnet Nationals is the largest and final stop on the 2021 Spikeball Tournament Series. The event will feature divisions for all ages and skill levels while also showcasing the highest level of roundnet in the world with over 500 players competing from all across the…
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AmerisourceBergen Exits Chesterbrook After Three Decades, Officially Opens Its New Conshohocken Headquarters
After thirty years in Chesterbrook, AmerisourceBergen has officially moved into its new headquarters in Conshohocken, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 11-story office building is part of Sora West, Keystone Property Group’s $325 million mixed-use development that also includes a hotel and two restaurants. The Fortune 500 company has consolidated the corporate…
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Conshohocken-based SeventySix Capital Closes Initial Round of Fund That Will Focus on Sports Betting, Esports, Sport Tech Companies
Conshohocken-based SeventySix Capital has closed the initial round of its new fund that included several big-names in sports as investors, writes Bill King for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fund will focus on sports betting, esports, and sports tech companies and is the firm’s second fund to zero in on these sectors. The investor roster…
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Conshohocken Restaurants for When the Sun Goes Down & When the Sun Comes Up
Conshohocken is a popular spot for dining when the sun goes down, as well as when the sun comes up, writes Katie Kohler for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Montco Explorer. The Skytop Garden at Great American Pub is great for drinks and rooftop dining, and especially on game day, when watching the…
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