Openings
Retail News: Banana Republic Factory and Timberland Coming to Philly
Well, the rumors were true: Banana Republic Factory is coming to 1911 Chestnut Street, the site of a former liquor store.
Free Tacos at Union Taco in Manayunk
Calling all broke college students and anyone else who loves free things and tacos. In order to celebrate Union Taco’s grand opening in Manayunk, the taqueria will […]
Coming Soon: Petit Roti
A reader provided us with a tip (and a pic) showing signs of progress at Petit Roti at 248 S 11th Street. Set to open the doors […]
UNIQLO Continues Tri-State Domination With Yet Another Store Opening Announcement
First, there was King of Prussia. Then the announcement of a Chestnut Street location. After that, Willow Grove. And now, the Japanese retailer UNIQLO has confirmed it’s […]
The Retail Rumor Mill: Is Banana Republic Coming to Chestnut Street?
Over on Naked Philly, there are the beginnings of rumblings about a Banana Republic opening at 1911 Chestnut Street, right across from the Boyd Theater. This […]
Shop LA’s Coolest Store at Nordstrom KOP’s Pop-In Shop
These days, everyone wants to be a boutique. Even the mega department stores. Case in point: Nordstrom, who just this very weekend launched its latest […]
First Look: Independence Beer Garden Menu Preview
The wait is over, Michael Schulson‘s Independence Beer Garden will be opening this week. UPDATE: No, it won’t. The project has been delayed again. The […]
BREAKING: Hello World and Hello Home are Combining Into One Huge University City Lifestyle Store
I’ve got news of some exciting moves on the retail front (Rittenhousers, you might want to prepare yourselves. This isn’t going to be pretty). Hello […]
Your First Look at Uniqlo’s Massive New Rittenhouse Location
I recently toured the building at 1608 Chestnut Street, former site of the Art Institute and future site of the a vast Uniqlo store, slated to […]
Your First Look at Joan Shepp Before It Opens This Weekend
If I leave our office building, turn right and then make an immediate left down an alleyway, I can cut through two parking lots and be at […]
Retail News: Totem Brand Opens New South Street Location
Stylish men, rejoice! Totem Brand has moved into a spiffy new 2,000 square foot space just three doors down from their former location. Owner Phillip […]
Joan Shepp Announces Opening Date for Chestnut Street Shop
We just opened the most exciting email of the week. Amid a solid black background, plain white text read, “June 28th. Our new concept store opens […]
Retail News: Calypso St. Barth is Coming to Walnut Street
The folks over at Racked Philly just reported that Calypso St. Barth is set to open on Walnut Street before the end of the month. […]
Duke & Winston’s Grand Opening Party is Tonight
Remember when we got a behind-the-scenes look at the new Duke & Winston location back in May? Well, now it’s time for the preppy shop’s […]
Store Opening News: Ocean City is Getting an Awesome New Women’s Boutique
Shore shopping isn’t always a sure bet. But amongst the boardwalk shops hawking seashell tchotkes and tacky t-shirts are some gems. Soon to be among […]