Retail Gaps In Roxborough | Roxborough, Philadelphia

In partnership with the City of Philadelphia we have researched what types of products and services are needed in the Roxborough neighborhood.

Below is a list of the top five needed product and services categories in the Roxborough neighborhood (defined as zipcode 19128). Don't see your business idea? Contact us to learn more about other demands in the Roxborough community.

1. General Merchandise Stores

U.S. Census Bureau Definition – “…Retailing a wide range of the following new products with no one merchandise line. …Total sales exclude the sales from leased departments owned by another company and operating within the department store.” Also, “…retailing new goods in general merchandise stores (except department stores).”
Demand and Supply: $89,899,615; $26,094,681
Roxborough Retail Gaps: $63,804,934
North West Retail Gap: $365,743,278

2. Clothing & Clothing Accessories Stores

U.S. Census Bureau Definition – “…Retailing new clothing.” As well as, “…retailing all types of new footwear (except hosiery and specialty sports footwear…).” Also, “…retailing new jewelry (except costume jewelry)…”
Demand and Supply: $27,928,367; $1,952,110
Roxborough Retail Gaps: $25,976,257
North West Retail Gap: $93,317,702

3. Food Services & Drinking Places

U.S. Census Bureau Definition – “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) providing food services to patrons…seated, and pay after eating; (2) providing food services to patrons who generally order or select items and pay before eating; or (3) preparing and/or serving a specialty snack and/or nonalcoholic beverages for consumption.” As well as, “…this industry group…engaged in providing food services…of the following locations: (1) the customer's location; (2) a location designated by the customer; or (3) from motorized vehicles or non-motorized carts.” Lastly, “…preparing and serving alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption.”
Demand and Supply: $58,255,833; $38,192,258
Roxborough Retail Gaps: $20,063,575
Northwest Philadelphia Retail Gap: $66,541,868

4. Miscellaneous Store Retailers

U.S. Census Bureau Definition – “…retailing cut flowers, floral arrangements, and potted plants purchased from others.” As well as, “This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) retailing new stationery… (2) retailing a combination of new office equipment…; (3) retailing new office equipment, furniture, and supplies in combination with retailing new computers; and (4) retailing new gifts, novelty merchandise, souvenirs...” Also, “…retailing used merchandise, antiques, and secondhand goods (except motor vehicles...).”
Demand and Supply: $25,392,394; $8,984,651
Roxborough Retail Gaps: $16,407,743
North West Philadelphia Retail Gap: $68,936,145

5. Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book & Music Stores

U.S. Census Bureau Definition – “…Retailing new sewing supplies...” Also, “…retailing new musical instruments, sheet music, and related supplies…”
Demand and Supply: $16,855,417; $3,620,216
Roxborough Retail Gaps: $13,235,201
North West Philadelphia Retail Gap: $53,044,372