Category : Retail

Investors betting on big returns in Queens, The Bronx
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Investors betting on big returns in Queens, The Bronx

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by REW1058
In the NYC retail world, investors are still betting on the outer boroughs, as demand for Manhattan retail hits a fever pitch. According to Marcus & Millichap’s second quarter 2018 retail report, the strong presence of major companies in NYC is fueling the demand for more housing and more retail,...
New Yorkers get ready to dive right in to Vegas
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New Yorkers get ready to dive right in to Vegas

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by REW2924
By Kyle Campbell & Jackson Chen Scores of New York real estate professional will head south this weekend for ICSC’s annual RECon event in Las Vegas, ready to eat, drink and be merry with deal-making. Between networking with global counterparts, watching presentations by former pro football players, ogling the latest...
Brokers warn WTC mall needs to shape up to draw shoppers
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Brokers warn WTC mall needs to shape up to draw shoppers

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by REW4030
It’s been nearly two years since Westfield’s World Trade Center mall debuted to high expectations, but brokers say prospective tenants are wary of setting up shop in one of the biggest malls in Manhattan. “It made a lot of sense and everyone thought it was a home run,” said Alan...
Empire Outlets to welcome Old Navy
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Empire Outlets to welcome Old Navy

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by REW1704
Empire Outlets announced that Old Navy will open a new store at the center in Fall 2018. Old Navy’s 13,382 s/f store will join 100 outlet retailers and a 1,250-space parking garage, along with future plans for a boutique hotel. Major retailers at the center include H&M, Banana Republic, Nordstrom...
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Garden on a boat sailing into NYC

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by REW1807
A floating food forest know as Swale is coming to the waterfront at Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT). From May 5 through July 1, 2018. the “socially-engaged public artwork,” created by artist Mary Mattingly, will bring educational programming to the local community. Built on a 130 by 40 ft. barge, Swale...
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Famularo arranges tea party in East Village

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by REW1214
A trio of artists are opening VVN’s Tea at 194 First Avenue in the East Village where every paper cup will be an open canvas, printed with artwork by a local artist. James Famularo, principal, and Greg Goldberg, director, negotiated the five-year lease on behalf of the landlord for the...
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream heads to Upper East Side

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by REW2885
Here's the scoop: Brooklyn's favorite craft creamery will set up shop on the Upper East Side this summer. Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream signed a 10-year lease at 1625 Second Avenue.
Vintage watch shop opens second outpost
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Vintage watch shop opens second outpost

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by REW952
JWatch, an online vintage watch store and repair shop, penned a deal for their second brick-and-mortar location at 88 Seventh Avenue. The 720-square-foot spot is expected to open up in June to complement their first Manhattan location at 39 West 14th Street. The coming Chelsea location is expected to see...