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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
The Philadelphia metro area continues to outpace the national average in inflation, with October 2024 figures showing a 3.4% annual increase compared to the 2.6% national rate. This persistent gap reflects ongoing regional economic pressures. While inflation has eased from early 2024 peaks, when Philadelphia exceeded 4%, the local rate has consistently averaged 0.8 percentage… Read more »
Despite a steady construction pipeline in recent years, retail development in the Philadelphia area has reached a new low in 2024. With just one quarter remaining, the year is on pace to have the fewest retail construction starts in decades, mirroring a nationwide trend. Only 200,000 square feet of retail space has broken ground in… Read more »
As construction on the next buildings at Schuylkill Yards awaits optimal timing, Brandywine Realty Trust is ramping up its focus on expanding retail at the University City master-planned development. “Retail is really where we’re focused,” said Jeff DeVuono, Managing Director for Brandywine Realty Trust’s Pennsylvania region. “That’s the area where we’re currently lacking. We’re not… Read more »
Discount retailer Big Lots plans to close up to 315 stores nationwide, including four in the Philadelphia area, as the chain struggles with financial difficulties. The Columbus, Ohio-based company, which sells low-cost groceries, home furnishings, and toys, recently increased its projected closures from 150 stores in a filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission…. Read more »
Blink Fitness will close its two Philadelphia gyms—the chain’s only locations in Pennsylvania—at the end of the month. The gyms, located at 5597 Tulip St. in Wissinoming and 330 W. Oregon Ave. in South Philadelphia, are set to shut down on August 30, according to notices on the company’s website. Blink Fitness filed for bankruptcy… Read more »
A popular chain of indoor trampoline and entertainment parks is set to expand with two new locations in Greater Philadelphia next year. Franchisees Kinjal and Purvish Patel plan to open Sky Zone locations in Exton and Langhorne in the fourth quarter of 2025. The husband-and-wife team is currently seeking leases for these upcoming venues. Trampoline… Read more »
