Retail
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Urban Outfitters Defying Retail Woes with Anthropologie Sales Growth
Urban Outfitters has reported stronger-than-expected sales growth in Q3 and that growth has been led by its Anthropologie brand, writes Julia Fanzeres for Bloomberg. Urban Outfitters’ shares rose 12 percent as of Nov. 26, representing its biggest intraday jump since May 2023. On the other hand, the stock had gained 12 percent this year to…
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Find Unique Holiday Gifts at These Philly Museum Gift Shops
If you’re struggling to find the perfect holiday gifts, a visit to one of Philadelphia’s museum gift shops might be just what you need, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, the nation’s oldest natural history museum, offers everything from toys, books, and nature-inspired activity kits to clothing…
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Local Malls Reinvent the Retail Experience to Keep Relevant
As local malls adapt to shifting consumer habits, the King of Prussia Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Willow Grove Park Mall exemplify varied approaches to remaining community hubs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. KOP, among the largest malls in the U.S., continues to reinvent itself. This winter, it debuts CAMP, a family-oriented experiential space offering…
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Pizza Shop Owner Recalls the Glory Days of the Granite Run Mall
Alessandro Spennato owns Sitaly to Go, a small pizza shop in Wilmington, but if he had a choice, he’d still be spinning dough at the Granite Run Mall in Media, once a popular focal point for the Delaware County community. “At one point, they tell stories that the top floor shook from how many people…
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Chestnut Hill Boutique Helps Eagles Fans Gear Up for Game Day Excitement
Serendipity Shops in Chestnut Hill is helping Eagles fans gear up for game day, by offering a wide variety of Birds gear for everyone, from kids to adults, reports Astrid Martinez for NBC10 Philadelphia. The store offers a winning combination of team spirit and trendsetting fashion. “We started about ten years ago,” said Nicole Beltz…
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Wawa’s Success Comes From Its View as a Community Resource
Wawa has been slowly evolving over its 60 years from its origins as a dairy farm outlet, changing as the community’s needs changed, writes Greg Petro for Forbes. The company and its front-line workers maintained a hometown vibe, generating fiercely loyal customers. In the 1970s, when 24-hour diners began to disappear, Wawa extended its hours…
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King of Prussia Mall Ranked as Top Mall in Nation for Holiday Shopping
If you’re looking to get a jump on holiday shopping, head out to King of Prussia. The King of Prussia Mall has recently been ranked as the top destination for holiday shopping this festive season, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News Philadelphia. A new study conducted by Priority Software, a Cloud ERP provider, ranked the…
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72-Year-Old Jewelers’ Row Mainstay Safian & Rudolph Earns Family-Owned Business Award
Safian & Rudolph has been a Jewelers’ Row institution for 72 years and can largely credit its success as a mainstay for its ability to adapt to the times, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Today, the CEO of Safian & Rudolph is Rich Goldberg, a third-generation leader of the institution. He took…
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Wawa vs. Sheetz? Not anymore. Now It’s Wawa Vs. Buc-ee’s
Wawa vs. Sheetz. That’s the battle we’re used to here in Pennsylvania. But now that Wawa is stretching its legs and expanding nationwide, new competitors are on the horizon. Now it’s Wawa vs. Buc-ee’s, and Wawa is losing, according to a post from the blog Coconut Mama. The blog used nine criteria to judge them…
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Plymouth Meeting Welcomes Latest Eagles Pro Shop
Plymouth Meeting is now home to the new Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop, bringing Birds swag closer to Montgomery County fans, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The shop is located at the Metroplex Shopping Center and is open longer than the store at Lincoln Financial Field. “Stadium we close at five, here we’re open…
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After 40 Years, Dominic’s Shoe Repair in Bensalem Faces Uncertain Future
Dominic’s Shoe Repair, a fixture in Bensalem for nearly 40 years, now faces an uncertain future, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Dominic Mormando, 83, who has spent more than half a century perfecting his craft as one of Bucks County’s last old-time shoemakers, may have to close his beloved shop due to…
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World Market Opens Location in Downingtown with Rave Reviews
World Market opened in Downingtown on Oct. 23, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. Located at Brandywine Square at 1050 E. Lancaster Ave., the store sells furniture, home decor, jewelry, gift items, and houseware from across the world. The market also serves food and beverages, which are imported from 50 countries. The building…
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The Giant Company to Open New Store on South Broad Street in December
The Giant Company is readying to expand in Philadelphia as it eyes opening a new store on South Broad Street on December 13, writes Greg Sleter for Store Brands. The new store located at the corner of Washington Avenue will be 40,000 square feet and employ more than 100 full-time and part-time workers. A ribbon-cutting…
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Popular, But Closed, Alabama Farm Market Torn Down for a Wawa
The Burris Farm Market, a green and white Alabama farmhouse popular with travelers leaving Interstate 10 for Alabama and Florida beaches, has been replaced with a Wawa, writes Lauren Walck for NOLA.com. The market, identified by its giant inflatable fruit, had been there since 1986. It had fresh produce for sale, while a bakery and…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize the struggling property, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer intends to demolish part of the mall and add residential units along with adding a variety of other uses for the retail…
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Here Are Some of the Best Spots When Visiting Media Borough
There’s always more to discover along the streets of Media’s historic downtown, writes Melody Stout for PhiladelphiaStyle, who offers a guide to the Media’s best. Where to Eat? Azie’s has a decadent selection of Asian cuisine, premium sake and a seasonal cocktail list. La Belle Epoque is an authentic French restaurant with an award-winning menu.…
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With Sales Up, Wawa Is Taking Over More of the Region’s Grocery Retail Business
Wawa and Wegmans had the biggest increase in sales last year among grocery retailers in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa had the second largest sales increase, with a $76 million bump in revenue for the Philadelphia area. The Delaware County convenience store chain pulls in local sales of $2.35…
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Giant to Close Center City Heirloom Market Store in December After 3 Years
Giant has announced that it will close its Heirloom Market store in Center City by the end of the year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The closure will come just over 3 years after it opened, citing poor performance and other problems at the location. “This is simply a business decision, only made after a…
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