Philadelphia Independents boutique to close after 12 years in Old City
Money Moves Philadelphia, PA localCo-founders say the profitable shop will shut by Dec. 24, leaving a local-maker showcase on North 3rd Street.
Overview
Philadelphia Independents, a collectively run Old City boutique that sells only handmade goods by local artists, will close by Dec. 24 after more than 12 years in business. Co-founders Tiffica Benza, Ashley Peel and Jennifer Provost announced the closure on Instagram.
The shop has represented more than 50 Philadelphia makers and was profitable for all 12-and-a-half years it operated, Peel said. Its exit removes a curated local-gift stop from North 3rd Street, a corridor of independent shops in the historic district.
Why it matters
The closure removes a profitable outlet for more than 50 local makers from Old City’s independent retail corridor.
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Philadelphia Independents announces closure
Today BusinessCo-founders say the Old City boutique will shut by Dec. 24 after more than 12 years.
Scenarios
Store closes by Dec. 24 as planned
Discussed by: Co-founders and Billy Penn at WHYY
The shop remains open through the holiday shopping season and shuts its doors at 35 N. 3rd St. by Dec. 24, 2026. The online store closes on the same timeline.
Inventory sells out and store closes early
Discussed by: Co-founders said the store could close sooner if inventory runs out
Holiday shoppers clear the remaining handmade goods before Dec. 24, and the co-founders close the shop earlier than planned.
A new independent retailer takes over the storefront in 2027
Discussed by: No successor has been announced; Old City District lists independent shops in the corridor
Another boutique or local-maker shop leases 35 N. 3rd St. and opens in the space after Philadelphia Independents vacates.