Retail
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Philadelphia-Based Insomnia Cookies Eyes Five-Fold Nationwide Growth Within Next Decade
Insomnia Cookies, the Philadelphia-born cookie and dessert brand, was founded in 2003. When founder Seth Berkowitz first started the company inside his University of Pennsylvania dorm room, he thought he’d be able to expand to 100 college locations across the country. Fast forward to more than two decades later, and Berkowitz is looking to expand…
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Rite Aid to Close More Bucks County Locations Amid Second Bankruptcy
Rite Aid is closing an additional 28 stores in Pennsylvania, including four in Bucks County, after filing for bankruptcy for a second time, writes Daniel Urie for PennLive. The following Bucks County locations are among the 28 locations in the state that will be closing: So far, 118 Pennsylvania locations have closed, while 839 stores…
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Philadelphia Mills Undergoes Another Name Change
After a decade under the name Philadelphia Mills, the popular Northeast Philadelphia mall will be going by the name Franklin Mall moving forward, writes Taleisha Newbill for CBS News Philadelphia. The new name is the result of the mall now being under new ownership. Simon Property Group sold the mall to Jones Lang LaSalle, a…
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Newtown’s Brandon Aversano Offers a Better Way to Sell Secondhand Jewelry
After a difficult experience selling his inherited jewelry, Brandon Aversano wanted to create a more dignified alternative with Newtown-based Alloy Market, writes Rebecca Logan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022, Aversano tried selling his grandmother’s jewelry to cover some medical costs at a pawn shop, but was offered just 20…
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Get the Best Sandwiches in the State at This Special Doylestown Market
When customers walk into Altomonte’s Italian Market in Doylestown, they step into an authentic, mouth-watering Italian experience, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. The market offers something for everyone, with an assortment of marvelous Italian delicacies and menu items made with care. Among their most popular items are sandwiches and hoagies made with premium…
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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 billion-dollar business, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While a jump from selling Prada, Cartier, and Gucci may not seem to have much in common with an industrial…
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Willow Grove’s At Home Store Remains Open Amid National Bankruptcy
Willow Grove’s At Home location remains open amidst 26 locations set to close as the Texas-based home decor chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reports Alexa Reed for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located adjacent to the Willow Grove Mall, the store is a go-to destination for affordable home furnishings, seasonal decor, and organizational goods. At…
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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 Business Journal. The popular Swedish retailer is experiencing an unprecedented growth spurt with two types of new stores: smaller locations from 50,000 to 100,000 square feet and plan and order…
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Philadelphia-Based Five Below, Along With Dollar Tree and Other Retailers, Purchase Over 150 Party City Stores
Philadelphia-based discount chain Five Below, along with Dollar Tree, acquired 148 former Party City locations as the party supply store — as part of its ongoing bankruptcy process — auctioned off 250 locations earlier this month, write Retail Brew and Alex Vuocolo for Fortune. The two competitors successfully bid on a combined 148 leases. The…
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Rodon Group in Hatfield Sees Major Gains from Trump Tariffs
The Rodon Group, a plastic injection molding company in Hatfield and one of the few U.S. toy manufacturers, is seeing major gains thanks to President Trump’s tariffs, write Nancy Chen, Joe Enoch, and Julia Doyle for CBS News Philadelphia. Every year, the plant produces billions of plastic parts, including window parts, beverage caps, and K’nex…
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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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Wawa in New Hope Reopens Its Doors After Six Weeks of Renovations
The Wawa in New Hope at West Bridge Street and Sugan Road has reopened after substantial renovations, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. New Hope Wawa lovers can finally purchase their freshly brewed coffee, hot Sizzlis, and delicious made-to-order items after six weeks of waiting for the renovations to finish. The old store’s interior…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers
The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in the country, the mall is set to welcome a wave of new tenants this year. Several of these are making their debut in the Philadelphia area. Among the newcomers is…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Adds STEM Center and Kid-Focused Fun
The Plymouth Meeting Mall has children in mind as it embraces the trend of transforming traditional retail spaces into immersive destinations. Two new tenants are set to bring a fresh dose of family-friendly interactive fun to the Montco shopping center. DreamLand Adventure will be a soft play area designed for toddlers, according to the mall’s…
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2 Communities Reject Wawa and Sheetz Plans for New Stores
Wawa and Sheetz both lost territory in central Pennsylvania when a Wawa store was turned down in Cumberland County and a Sheetz store rejected by a judge in Dauphin County, writes Seth Kaplan for WHTM, as reported in yahoo! news. Both convenience store chains have been expanding their footprints in central Pennsylvania and elsewhere and…
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Philadelphia’s Oldest Tavern Expands with New Center City Retail Store
McGillin’s Olde Ale House has expanded its footprint with a permanent retail store in Center City, just one block away from the 165-year-old bar and restaurant, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 500-square-foot space is near the site where McGillin’s operated its temporary Holiday Pop Up Shoppe for the past two years.…
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Just Across the Way, Lambertville is Treasure Trove for Antique Lovers
Just across the Delaware River, Lambertville is a prime destination for antique lovers, where they can touch, buy, and take home a piece of history, writes Emmett Brooks for the Family Destination Guide. Founded in 1705 and incorporated in 1849, the town prospered during the Industrial Revolution due to its advantageous position along the Delaware…
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Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales
Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among Pennsylvania’s top five for sales, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently released a report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, showing that…
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