Posts Categorized: Philadelphia retail space

Former Flagship Wawa in Center City to be Replaced by Major Tenant

Former Flagship Wawa in Center City to be Replaced by Major Tenant

Chase Bank plans to open a branch in the former Wawa flagship store located at the southeast corner of Broad and Walnut streets in Center City. The prominent site has remained vacant since Wawa decided not to reopen it in 2020 due to ongoing impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a Chase spokesman, the… Read more »

Six Additional Rite Aid Stores in Philly and Suburbs are Closing

Six Additional Rite Aid Stores in Philly and Suburbs are Closing

The pharmacies at several locations are slated to shut down by the month’s end. The closure includes the Rite Aid at 3000 Reed St. in Grays Ferry, which shut its doors on November 2, 2023. Additionally, three more Rite Aid stores in the city are on track to close soon as part of the company’s… Read more »

PREIT Exits Bankruptcy Protection, Poised to Transition into Private Ownership

PREIT emerges from bankruptcy protection, set to go private

PREIT successfully emerges from bankruptcy protection for the second time since 2020 and undergoes a transition to private ownership. The Philadelphia-based company confronted over $1 billion in looming debt when it filed for bankruptcy in December. Nonetheless, through a pre-packaged reorganization plan, the debt has been eliminated, accompanied by the establishment of a new ownership… Read more »

Family Dollar Shutting Some Doors in Philadelphia

These Family Dollar stores are closing in Philadelphia next month

Next month, six Family Dollar stores in Philadelphia will shutter their doors. This local closure follows the recent announcement by Dollar Tree, the parent company of Family Dollar, revealing plans to close nearly 1,000 stores, with approximately 600 Family Dollar locations slated for closure in the first half of this year. Michael Atcovitz, vice president… Read more »

Netflix Plans to Transform Vacancy at Mall

Netflix Attempt to Move Beyond Screens Relies on This Empty Mall Department Store

Netflix, the renowned streaming platform, is embarking on a novel endeavor to revitalize a vacant Lord & Taylor store, marking one of its initial ventures into physical entertainment venues. This initiative reflects a growing trend of repurposing obsolete department store mall locations across the nation. Headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Netflix intends to convert the… Read more »

Netflix House coming to King of Prussia Mall

Netflix House coming to King of Prussia Mall

Netflix has set its sights on Philadelphia as one of the inaugural sites for its innovative retail, dining, and live entertainment venture. The entertainment giant intends to establish a Netflix House within the former Lord & Taylor space at the prestigious King of Prussia Mall. This brick-and-mortar concept is designed to fully immerse visitors in… Read more »

Another Wawa Location in Philadelphia is Set to Close

Another Wawa Location in Philadelphia is Set to Close

Another Wawa store in Philadelphia is shutting its doors. A spokesperson for the Delaware County convenience store and gas station chain confirmed to the Business Journal that Wawa did not receive a lease renewal offer for its location at 2000 Hamilton St., near Fairmount and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The company declined to provide… Read more »

Landmark Diner for Sale

Landmark Diner for Sale

Wolf Commercial Real Estate, the leading commercial real estate and advisory firm in South Jersey has been appointed the exclusive listing agent for Greets Diner, 14 North Black Horse Pike Williamstown, NJ 08094. The Williamstown property is available for lease. The property holds +/- 9,981 sqaure feet that could be utilized by industrial users. Features… Read more »

Insomnia Cookies Unveils Flagship Store and Headquarters in Center City

Insomnia Cookies Unveils Flagship Store and Headquarters in Center City.

Insomnia Cookies is set to unveil its largest flagship store in Center City this weekend, captivating visitors with a Willy Wonka-inspired experience at Broad and Chestnut streets. The store, located on the first floor of the new three-story headquarters, offers a range of baked delights, customizable toppings, and a vibrant ambiance. Noteworthy features include a… Read more »

Prominent Mixed-Use Space For Lease

1719 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Wolf Commercial Real Estate has been appointed as the leasing agent to market 1719 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The property has +/- 3,300 sqaure feet available for lease. 1719 Chestnut Street is ideal for retail or office users. The property has an open floor layout with three private offices, a conference room, and elevator access…. Read more »