Retail
-
Philadelphia’s First Horror Bookstore is Now Open in Manayunk
Philadelphia now has its first-ever horror-themed bookstore, which fittingly opened its doors this past Halloween, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. Located in Manayunk, Thrillerdelphia offers customers a wide selection of books ranging from horror, psychological thrillers, detective thrillers, and true crime. The inside includes cozy reading nooks, while there is also an outdoor space…
-
Springfield Mall in Distress? Owners Miss Loan Repayment
PREIT and Simon Properties Group, owners of the Springfield Mall, did not pay off their loan for the mall ahead of its maturity date last month, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. The $32.4M loan underpinning the Springfield Mall was scheduled to mature in early October. It has now been flagged as “non-performing matured,” according to…
-
Meadowsweet General Store in Kensington Offers Just About Everything You Need for Fall
Meadowsweet General Store is a charming new spot in Kensington that offers everything from market goods and vintage finds to comfortable apparel and stylish home decor, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. In addition to its varied offerings, the store also hosts several creative workshops, including hands-on gardening sessions that have been designed especially for…
-
Wall Street Journal: Amazon Shaking Up Whole Foods with Backroom Robots
Amazon is rolling out a new backroom system at a local Whole Foods Market that could redefine the chain’s natural-food image by adding more mainstream food options, writes Owen Tucker-Smith for The Wall Street Journal. The Plymouth Meeting store may be among the first to deploy ShopBots, robots designed to retrieve items like Doritos, Tide…
-
Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a dorm room, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The building itself looks modest with no hint to the treasures inside. Unlike many thrift stores, the interior is carefully…
-
Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go in Newtown is Closing Its Doors For Good
Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go, a gourmet to-go seafood store at the Village at Newtown shopping center, is closing, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “After serving our wonderful community for the past few years, we are very sad to announce that Bobby Chez Gourmet To Go will be closing its doors,” said the business.…
-
Lululemon Releases First NFL Apparel Collection, Including New Philadelphia Eagles Gear
Lululemon has just released its first-ever NFL apparel collection, in partnership with the league and Fanatics, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The collection became available on Tuesday, October 28, and features all 32 NFL teams, including the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. “Together with Fanatics, we are introducing an elevated collection that redefines…
-
Toys “R” Us Makes a Nostalgic Comeback to King of Prussia
The former king of toy retail, Toys “R” Us, is making a nostalgic comeback, landing in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy in 2017 and shuttering nearly 800 stores nationwide, the beloved brand is re-emerging with more than two dozen new flagship and seasonal pop-up…
-
Center City Jeweler Henri David Talks Philly Upbringing, Career, and Nearly Six-Decade-Old Halloween Ball
Center City jeweler Henri David, known for creating pieces worn by Stevie Nicks, Elton John, and several other icons, has hosted a legendary Halloween ball each year since 1968 and plans to keep it going, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The 57th iteration of the ball will take place at the Kimmel Center. David…
-
Accessories Brand Founded By Society Hill Entrepreneur is Inspired By Black Culture, Vintage Fashion
Hymn is an up-and-coming brand by Society Hill entrepreneur Mary Lynn Harris. Her items are inspired by her Black heritage and culture, as well as her interest in vintage fashion, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. Earlier this year, Harris launched her brand as a way to take a stand against fast fashion. She gained…
-
How Wawa Lures Customers from Wendy’s, Burger King and Starbucks
Wawa is stealing customers from Burger King, Wendy’s and Starbucks, especially during breakfast, because of its focus on high-quality, built-to-order food, writes Natalie Rice for CNBC. The Delaware County-based chain is leveraging its customer loyalty, almost a cult-like following that has inspired merchandise, tattoos, songs, and marriage proposals, to expand into the Midwest and South.…
-
Rival Bros Coffee Nears $4 Million Fundraising Goal for Expansion
Rival Bros Coffee Roasters has so far raised $2.92 million of its $4 million fundraising target, which will support the continued growth of its roasting, cafes, and e-commerce business, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission shows that the Philadelphia coffee roaster has secured contributions…
-
An IKEA Store Is Coming to the Promenade at Granite Run in Media
A new IKEA Media store is moving into the Promenade at Granite Run, 1111 W. Baltimore Pike, writes Max Bennett for Patch. IKEA Media will arrive in spring 2026 with a new format that will make it more accessible to customers. . “No more trekking through that notorious I-476 ‘Blue Route’ traffic—now you can enjoy…
-
URBN Opens Reclectic, a New Concept Store for Pre-Loved and Discounted Items
Last Thursday, Navy Yard-based URBN opened Reclectic, a new concept store to sell items that have cycled through its clothing rental program, Nully, along with product samples, slightly damaged merchandise, and products that have not sold from the retailer’s other brands, like Anthropologie, Free People, and Urban Outfitters, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
-
Why Did Jordan Brand Choose Philadelphia for First World of Flight Store in the U.S.?
Earlier this month, Philadelphia joined Beijing, Milan, Seoul, and Tokyo as the only cities with a Jordan Brand World of Flight location, writes Ian Servantes for WWD. Each of the global cities are among the most shoppable in the world, and Jordan Brand is speaking out on why it chose Philadelphia as the first U.S.…
-
Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…
-
Philadelphia Small Businesses See Boost in Sales With Red October Now Upon Us
While the Philadelphia Phillies’ start to the playoffs has been much less than ideal, Philadelphia area businesses are still seeing a boost as fans are eager to watch the team play, write Alicia Roberts and Jim McHugh for CBS News Philadelphia. Even before the Phillies’ first playoff game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, local businesses…
-
Conshohocken-Based IKEA Expands Urban Footprint with New SoHo Store
Conshohocken-based IKEA U.S. is making another bold move into Manhattan as part of its ongoing urban expansion strategy, reports its parent company, Ingka. The company has acquired a prime property at 529 Broadway in Manhattan’s SoHo district to house IKEA’s second store in the city. The five-and-a-half-story building was constructed in 2016 to complement SoHo’s…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
