Philadelphia Business Journal
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IKEA Plans to Expand Philadelphia Area Footprint with New Store Formats
IKEA, with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint with new format stores, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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Chester County Home to Two of Pennsylvania’s Highest-Scoring School Districts
Two Chester County school districts rank among the best in the state according to standardized test scores, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. Unionville-Chadds…
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Former Saks COO Targets $100M in Sales at Philadelphia-Based Voomi Supply Next Year
R.J. Cilley, former COO of Saks Fifth Avenue, has joined Philadelphia-based Voomi Supply as its new CEO and aims to build the company into a…
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Philadelphia Makes Significant Jump in Ranking of World’s Top Startup Ecosystems, Now Top 15
Philadelphia now ranks among the top 15 startup ecosystems in the world, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The city jumped up 12…
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Philly Pretzel Factory Founders Get In On Bensalem Warehouse for $4.3 Million
Philly Pretzel Factory co-founders, CEO Dan DiZio and Len Lehman, recently purchased a warehouse neighboring the company’s headquarters in Bucks County for $4.3 million, writes…
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Ballers Raises $20M Ahead of High-End Sports Concept Opening in Fishtown, More Locations Planned
Ballers, preparing to open its flagship high-end sports concept at The Battery in Fishtown, has raised $20 million in Series A financing to support its…
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Kirkland & Ellis, the World’s Highest-Grossing Law Firm, Targeting Philadelphia Growth
Kirkland & Ellis, which leased 29,000 square feet in one of the city’s office towers earlier this year, is looking to grow its Philadelphia presence,…
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William Way LGBT Community Center to Relocate, Sell Midtown Village Headquarters
The William Way LGBT Community Center is planning to relocate from its Midtown Village headquarters, subsequently putting its current home for sale, writes Emma Dooling…
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Colleen Wolfe Talks NFL Stardom, Hoagies, and Her Montco Roots
Colleen Wolfe may be thriving in Los Angeles with her NFL Network position and a new spot on Roku, but the Montco native is still…
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Vacant Big Lots Space in Northeast Philadelphia Finds New Tenant in Halal Food Market
Big Lots filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last fall, and now a new tenant has emerged to take over the vacant space in Somerton,…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Sports Unveils $800 Limited-Edition Phillie Phanatic Bats
Victus Sports in King of Prussia recently unveiled limited-edition Phillie Phanatic bats, each priced at $799.99, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Longtime Owners Put Desmond Hotel in Malvern Up for Sale
Following a strong post-pandemic recovery, the longtime owners have put the 194-key Desmond Hotel Malvern up for sale to see what the market is like,…
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Power Home Remodeling Expanding Chester Headquarters, 100s to be Hired
Power Home Remodeling has signed a 250,000 square-foot lease in Chester as it looks to expand its headquarters there, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business…
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Work Begins on Toll Brothers’ Royersford Development Featuring 30 Homes Starting at $1 Million
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has begun site work on its Royersford development, which will feature 30 single-family homes that will start at $1 million, writes…
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Historic Wayne Estate Tied to John F. Kennedy Campaign Lists for $5 Million
Fairhill, a stunning Wayne home believed to have hosted a campaign speech by former President John F. Kennedy, is now on the market for $5…
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High-End Apartment Tower Near Rittenhouse Square Acquired for $138M
CBRE Investments has sold a 34-story apartment tower near Rittenhouse Square for $138 million, marking one of the largest multifamily sales in Center City in…
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Couple Behind Chadds Ford Tavern Plans to Launch Franchising for National Expansion
Five Star Restaurant Group, the hospitality company owned by Philip and Kate Ferro, plans to franchise its tavern concept as the couple sets their sights…













































