After 60 years in its space at Cherry Hill Mall, Spencer’s makes a move
In 1947, Spencer’s opened for business as a mail-order catalog company, selling a unique variety of apparel, jewelry, accessories, and sexual wellness products. It was in 1963 that the company opened its first store in the New Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia.
After 63 years, Spencer’s will vacate the space that launched its brick-and-mortar business at Cherry Hill Mall —but it’s not leaving the premises. It will be moving into a new space at one of PREIT’s most successful malls, which the chain’s CEO considers hallowed ground.
“Cherry Hill Mall is where the Spencer’s story began in 1963, and while our store may have a new location within the mall, the attitude remains unchanged,” said Spencer’s Steven Silverstein. “This new space celebrates our history of the brand, delivering the fun, unexpected, and unapologetically Spencer’s experience customers have loved for more than six decades.”
The updated store introduces a modernized design and enhanced shopping experience while honoring the location’s historic significance to the company. To commemorate the occasion, a plaque has been installed at the new location, recognizing when the store first opened.
"Spencer's holds a special place in Cherry Hill Mall's story. They started a legacy here that has defined generations," said the mall’s senior marketing director Lisa Wolstromer. "As one of the first enclosed malls in the country, we’ve been a launchpad for iconic brands for more than six decades. Spencer's has been with us every step of the way, and we’re honored that the company chose to house its new space here. It’s a fitting tribute to that shared history.”
The 1.35 million-sq.-ft. mall has long formed a cornerstone of the retail landscape in the Philadelphia market, easily accessible from downtown Philly via the Ben Franklin Bridge.
The new Spencer’s held a grand opening celebration for its new location on June 27.
