Andorra Shopping Center to get $30M Makeover

Andorra Shopping Center to get $30M Makeover

Federal Realty Investment Trust will reduce a 30,000-square-foot section of Andorra Shopping Center as part of its $30 million redevelopment. The project includes a 50,000-square-foot Giant grocery store replacing the former Acme, which has already been demolished. The new Giant is set to open in spring 2026. This development aims to revitalize the 260,000-square-foot center, anchored by T.J. Maxx, Kohl’s, Five Below, and LA Fitness. In the north, 30,000 square feet of retail space will be downsized to 10,000 square feet, with a new 10,000-square-foot KinderCare childcare center added.

Plans also include 14,000 square feet of landscaped plazas, outdoor dining areas, enhanced sidewalks, new curbside pickup spaces, and improved access to Cathedral Road. Most construction will be completed by the end of this year, with new tenants opening in 2026.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Wonder Opening 10 Philly-Area Food Halls

Wonder Opening 10 Philly-Area Food Halls

Food hall brand Wonder is making a significant push into the Greater Philadelphia region, with plans to open its first 10 locations this year.

New York-based Wonder Group will debut food halls this spring in Ardmore, Fishtown, and at Roosevelt Mall in Northeast Philadelphia. Later in the year, additional locations will open in Rittenhouse Square, South Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, West Chester, and Mount Laurel and Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The address for the King of Prussia site has not been disclosed. Wonder’s corporate-owned food halls typically span around 3,000 square feet, according to Shlossman.

Operating in the “fast fine dining” category, Wonder offers delivery-focused food halls where customers can order from more than 25 chefs and restaurants at once—including dishes from celebrity chefs like José Andrés and Bobby Flay. Food is made to order on-site and available for pickup or delivery, with some locations also offering seating.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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New Balance Building in Rittenhouse Listed

New Balance Building in Rittenhouse Listed

A prime Rittenhouse Square property on Walnut Street’s shopping corridor is up for sale as a potential conversion opportunity. Located at 1619 Walnut St., the nearly 35,000-square-foot building recently welcomed New Balance as a ground-floor tenant. However, 59% of the space remains vacant, per marketing materials.

Owner Nuveen Real Estate is asking about $10 million, significantly below the $19.2 million sale price in 2013 and its current city assessment of $8.3 million. New Balance occupies nearly 4,000 square feet under a new 10-year lease, while Keller Williams leases two floors, with their agreement expiring in 2028. This leaves three floors and a below-ground level—totaling 19,795 square feet—available. New Balance relocated to the property from 1615 Walnut St.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Bucks County Shopping Center Sold to Potential Owner-Operator

Bucks County Shopping Center Sold to Potential Owner-Operator

A Rhode Island-based discount retailer, Ocean State Job Lot, has purchased the Fairless Hills Shopping Center in Bucks County for $23.6 million, even as one of its major tenants undergoes bankruptcy proceedings. The 190,000-square-foot shopping center at 500 Lincoln Highway was sold by The Klein Group, based in Florham Park, New Jersey, according to Bucks County property records. Ocean State Job Lot, an owner-operator, has expanded its portfolio to include over 7.5 million square feet across 70+ shopping centers in New England, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Big Lots, a national retailer and current tenant, has announced all its stores are closing, as listed on its website. Amid bankruptcy proceedings, Big Lots was acquired by Boston-based Gordon Brothers. As part of the restructuring, North Carolina-based Variety Wholesalers Inc. plans to take over between 200 and 400 Big Lots locations, according to Columbus Business First.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Shopping Center in South Philly Up For Sale

Columbus Commons Philadelphia Shopping Center For Sale

A prominent South Philadelphia shopping center with a strong tenant lineup has hit the market.

Goldenberg Group, a Blue Bell-based developer, has listed the fully occupied Columbus Commons at 2106 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. for sale. The retail center, developed nearly 20 years ago, spans 643,810 square feet in total. However, the listing excludes Ikea and Lowe’s, which own their individual properties as shadow anchors.

The portion for sale covers 124,853 square feet and is anchored by long-standing tenants such as Best Buy, Raymour & Flanigan, and Dollar Tree. The shopping center boasts an impressive average tenant tenure of 17.6 years, with a weighted average lease term of 4.2 years.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Macy’s to Close Center City Store in Wanamaker Building, Hitting Market East Hard

Macys Closing Wanamaker Bldg
Macy’s plans to close its 435,000-square-foot store in the historic Wanamaker building by the end of March, marking a significant setback for East Market’s struggling retail scene. The announcement, made Thursday, is part of the retailer’s larger strategy to shut down 150 stores nationwide by 2026, including 65 closures this year. Among the first wave of closures is Macy’s at Exton Square Mall in Chester County.

City officials discussed the Center City closure during a Thursday press conference, describing it as an opportunity to rethink and revitalize East Market Street.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Cherry Hill Deli Opening in King of Prussia

Cherry Hill Deli Opening in King of Prussia

The Kibitz Room, a 23-year-old Cherry Hill Jewish delicatessen, is expanding to King of Prussia. The deli has signed a 20-year lease for 128 Town Center Road, aiming for a March opening, according to owner Brandon Parish. The space, formerly home to Michael’s Deli and most recently KOP Grill & Tavern, will offer a local alternative in a region dominated by national chains like Chick-fil-A and Eddie V’s Prime Seafood.

The new location will be a “Jewish delicatessen on steroids,” Parish said, featuring 7,900 square feet and seating for 170, including a private event space. This is a significant upgrade from the original Cherry Hill location, which accommodates about 50 customers in 2,000 square feet. Parish, who took over operations from his parents Neil and Sandy, has led the family-owned business into its next phase. The Cherry Hill location was opened in 2001 by founder Russ Cowan, who previously owned Queen Village’s Famous 4th Street Delicatessen. Although The Kibitz Room initially planned a second location in North Wales, those plans fell through, making King of Prussia its first expansion.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Suburban Square adds 7 stores in 2025

Suburban Square adds 7 stores in 2025

Seven new stores are set to open at Ardmore’s Suburban Square as the retail center expands with a mixed-use development. Kimco Realty, based in Jericho, NY, has partnered with the Bozzuto Group of Greenbelt, MD, to build Coulter Place, a $100 million, five-story project featuring 131 apartments and 20,000 square feet of retail space. Slated for completion in mid-2025, some retail spaces have already been leased. Suburban Square, a 355,000-square-foot property, is currently 99% leased, with only two existing spaces available, according to MSC Principal Douglas Green, who, along with Brittany Goldberg, handles leasing for Kimco.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Fried Chicken Chains Plan Expansions in Philadelphia

Fried Chicken Chains Plan Expansions in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia region has experienced a surge in fried chicken restaurants, with new openings and leases multiplying over the past year. Local and national brands are seizing the opportunity, securing locations across the city and suburbs to meet rising demand. In 2024, fast-casual and quick-service chicken concepts signed at least 22 leases—double the total from 2023—indicating a thriving market.

Leading the charge is local favorite Federal Donuts & Chicken, which opened a new 5,000-square-foot flagship in South Philadelphia and signed leases for four additional locations. These include three suburban spots in Willow Grove, Radnor, and Conshohocken, plus a Philadelphia International Airport location set to open in spring 2025.

*Article courtesy of Costar

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Wawa Closing Third Philly Location

Wawa to close its third Philadelphia store this year

Wawa is closing another Philadelphia location, marking its third closure in the city this year. The store, located at 33 S. 16th St. and spanning 3,000 square feet, will shut down on Monday. In an emailed statement to the Business Journal, Wawa spokesperson Lori Bruce explained that the store’s smaller size made it difficult to deliver the full Wawa experience and offerings that customers expect.

The 16th and Ranstead location, which opened in 2020, was part of a pilot program testing a compact, urban retail format with features like a walk-up window. According to the “site submission” page on Wawa’s website, the company typically prioritizes opening locations ranging from 4,000 to 6,000 square feet.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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