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 »
Haverford Retail Partners (haverfordretail.com), a Bryn Mawr, PA-based owner and operator of retail real estate investments, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of Springfield Center, a prominent 176,698-square-foot retail property. The fully leased center is home to eight national and regional tenants, including Barnes & Noble, DSW, Marshall’s, and Bob’s Discount Furniture. “We’re excited… 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 »
A grocery-anchored shopping center in Bucks County, Feasterville Plaza, has sold for $18.5 million, 8% less than its 2011 sale price, according to property records. The 110,000-square-foot center at 1045 Bustleton Pike in Feasterville was purchased by an entity owned by Nandish Patel, founder of Phoenix Nexus Enterprises. The previous owner, FTP Feasterville Plaza LP,… Read more »
Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has exited Chapter 11 with a streamlined footprint of about 1,300 stores, down from 2,100 before its bankruptcy filing nearly a year ago. The Philadelphia-based retailer announced it has completed its restructuring, emerging with a “focused portfolio,” a “more efficient operating model,” and “significantly less debt.” The company has eliminated approximately… Read more »
The former Lord & Taylor store at King of Prussia Mall, set to become a Netflix retail, dining, and entertainment venue, is now for sale. The 120,000-square-foot building at 180 N. Gulph Road, built in 1995 on over 2 acres, was listed on August 30 without an asking price. The property, last assessed at $7.37… 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 »
The owner of Philadelphia Mills, Simon Property Group Inc. is in talks to surrender the Northeast Philadelphia mall to its debtholders. According to CMBS reports, Simon Property Group is looking to transfer ownership to the CMBS trusts holding the four notes of its $290 million loan, which matured in June. The noteholders have ordered third-party… Read more »
David’s Bridal will relocate from its longtime corporate headquarters in Conshohocken next month, paving the way for a new residential development on the site. The wedding dress retailer is moving from 1001 Washington St. to 630 Allendale Road in King of Prussia on August 1, according to a company spokesperson. The new headquarters will allow… Read more »
Trader Joe’s plans to open its fourth store in Montgomery County this year. The popular grocery chain will open at 224 W. Dekalb Pike in King of Prussia, according to its website. While no exact opening date has been set, the company stated it is “working hard so we can open our doors in 2024.”… Read more »
