Grocery chains are competing for prime real estate as residential development reshapes the Greater Philadelphia region. New apartment construction has increased residential density throughout Philadelphia. Meanwhile, suburban housing growth is creating opportunities for retailers outside the city. As a result, national grocery chains are targeting locations that previously received less attention. Limited retail availability has… Read more »
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Whole Foods Eyes First Fishtown Location in New Mixed-Use Development
Whole Foods Market is exploring a new location in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. If approved, the store would become the area’s first major chain grocery retailer. The proposed location sits within a mixed-use development at 1716 Frankford Avenue. Specifically, the grocer would occupy approximately 9,400 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The project is being developed… Read more »



