Retail
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Northeast Philly Head Shop, Artifax, To Close After 48 Years in Business
In 1976, Brent Brookstein was a 19-year-old working at a music store trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. That is, until one day, a colleague handed him a catalog of pipes and smoking paraphernalia, which eventually led to the start of his own business — Artifax — later that…
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IKEA Mini Store Concept Headed to Texas This Year
Big news in a smaller package: a bite-sized IKEA is heading to the Rio Grande Valley later this year, writes Dina Arévalo for My San Antonio. According to state records, the Swedish retailer headquartered in Conshohocken is bringing one of its small-format stores to Pharr Town Center, a busy shopping hub in Pharr, Texas. The…
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David’s Bridal Becomes One-Stop Shop with New Menswear Line
David’s Bridal, headquartered in King of Prussia, is expanding its portfolio into the men’s fashion game, writes Lucille Barilla for Retail Wire. The iconic wedding retailer just announced its first-ever menswear collection, thanks to a new collaboration with Perry Ellis and its brand Cubavera. The rollout begins with accessories, with suits to follow shortly, all…
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Wawa Expansion Continues as It Targets Northern Virginia
Wawa wants to go big in Northern Virginia with prime spots outside of Washington D.C., a location that pits it against rivals Sheetz and Rutter’s, writes Daniel J. Sernovitz for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa’s been eyeing Greater Washington since the late 1990s. It’s using the commercial real estate services of the Virginia-based Rappaport firm to…
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Di Bruno Bros. Receive Investment From Local Grocery Store Magnate Jeff Brown
Di Bruno Bros., which has been a staple in Philadelphia for 85 years, recently received investment from former mayoral candidate Jeff Brown, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the size and scope of the investment is unclear, it is confirmed that an entity owned by the Brown family has become a secured…
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Franklin Mall’s Future Remains Uncertain
As many local malls are being sold for redevelopment, the future of the once-celebrated Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia remains unclear, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $300 million hulking complex is well past its prime, having once been a retail mecca and a magnet for tourists in the 1990s and 2000s.…
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Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park Returns April 5, Will Run Through End of October
For decades, the Southeast Asian Market at FDR Park has attracted vendors and shoppers alike and this season’s iteration is set to return on Saturday, April 5, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The Southeast Asian Market will be open each weekend from 10 AM to 6 PM through October in two different locations at FDR…
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Breezy’s Deli & Market Opens in South Philly, and Its Like a ‘Neighborhood Wawa’
When a chef decides to start something similar to Wawa but focused on a neighborhood, the result is the highly anticipated new Breezy’s Deli & Market that opened this past weekend in South Philadelphia, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chef Chad Durkin spent a decade working on Washington Avenue, on the line that…
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Joann Fabrics Stores Are Closing; Here Are the Best Local Alternatives in Philly
The announced closure of all 800 Joann Fabrics stores was a blow to crafters and sewers across the nation, but Philadelphia offers plenty of alternatives to take its place, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Approved Textiles is a relative newcomer to Philadelphia’s Fabric Row. It specializes in supporting “slow fashion” by offering sustainably…
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These Local Small Businesses Have You Covered with Cool Phillies Merch Just In Time for Opening Day
If you’re looking to support the Phillies while simultaneously supporting local small businesses, a number of Philadelphia shops are available for that very purpose, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. South Philadelphia’s Hog Island Press features a unique range of Phillies T-shirts. Some popular options include a line celebrating the team’s 2008 World Series win,…
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King of Prussia Mall Nears Deal to Transform Vacant JCPenney into New Experiences
Big changes are on the horizon for King of Prussia Mall as it moves closer to filling the long-vacant former JCPenney space, Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. General Manager Bob Hart shared that new retail and entertainment concepts are in the works, with an official announcement expected this summer. “This is going to…
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Giant Food Store Coming Soon to Jenkintown – Here’s What to Expect
Jenkintown is about to get a fresh new shopping option, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Giant Food Stores prepares to open its first location in the borough. The 50,000-square-foot supermarket, located at Old York Road and Wyncote Road, is part of a redevelopment project aimed at enhancing the area. This new addition is part…
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Wawa Hosts Roanoke Community Event as It Expands in Virginia
Wawa is introducing itself to the Roanoke community April 1 with a Community Partnership Event as it launches its first wave of a Wawa “Westward Virginia Expansion,” reports 10 News. Wawa will provide updates on stores opening in the region along with general timeframes for construction, investments in the local communities and market projections. Wawa…
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Comcast Celebrates 2 New Xfinity Stores in Villanova, Springfield
Comcast was recently joined by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of two Xfinity stores in Villanova and Springfield. The openings also including charitable donations from Comcast to the local community. Villanova Xfinity The Main Line Chamber of Commerce was on hand March…
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Prime Retail Property Near King of Prussia Mall Hits Market with Top Tenants Secured
A brand-new retail hotspot is coming to the bustling King of Prussia area, and it’s up for grabs, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This 10,000-square-foot building at 129 S. Gulph Road is hitting the market for $13.29 million, offering an exciting opportunity for an investor looking to own prime real estate with…
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Feel as Good as You Look with West Chester Jeweler’s Designs – Worn Even by Megan Markle
Lia Valencia Key, a motivational speaker from West Chester, hopes the jewelry she designs will make you feel as good as you look, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Key, who only wears yellow as her happiest color, creates her “Valencia Key” line at her West Chester jewelry design studio. “It’s my prayer that…
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Upper Darby Looks to Make 69th Street a Vital Business Center
Upper Darby would like to revitalize its 69th Street business district with more tenants for now-vacant buildings, and more foot traffic, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. Some think 69th Street could benefit from federally designated opportunity zones. The zones receive tax breaks for investments in economically depressed communities. That could be a good way to…
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Philadelphia’s Fishtown Seafood Finding Ways to Navigate On-Again, Off-Again Tariffs on Canada Imports
Bryan Szeliga, owner of Fishtown Seafood in Philadelphia, has been trying to find the best way to navigate the Trump administration’s on-again, off-again tariffs on imports from Canada, writes Mae Anderson for AP News. In their latest iteration, the 25 percent tariffs went into effect last week but were suspended on some items for a…
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