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nowtayneicangetinto t1_jdxdzc6 wrote

Reply to comment by tjcslamdunk in 108-Unit, Mixed-Use Building Planned in Olde Kensington by Dryheavemorning

It is interesting how despite the rapid growth, there has been very few new grocery stores. The only one I can think of is Riverwards.

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OnionBagMan t1_jdxgb9e wrote

Giant Heirlooms. Riverwards and KCFC(LOL) The Acme is still new to me. A new discount grocer opened on American. Palm Trees and places like Castellino’s have opened. Ten years ago there were a lot less places.

Several building that were given variances also have an empty floor on the bottom waiting for a grocery to fill.

There have also been produce markets that have come and gone as well.

We’ve seen Green Grow, Green Aisle, Parsley and Sage and others come and go. They don’t all make it.

We also have one of the best Asian grocery stores and Cousins.

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pineapple-pumpkin t1_jdzpcf5 wrote

Grocery outlet just opened on American street. But that's a discount place, so I don't know if "luxury condo" dwellers will shop there.

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just_start_doing_it t1_je4pfd5 wrote

Apparently the grocery business is partially challenging in Philly because of the Tex structure. If that is true seems like and easy win for the new mayor

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baldude69 t1_je0xjc6 wrote

Not super local, but the Lidl on Aramingo is new. Also the Target on 5th, although their grocery selection isn't that great

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