Retail

Retail real estate news and analysis examining the trends, strategies, and investments shaping shopping centers, high-street storefronts, mixed-use developments, and experiential retail. With insights on consumer behavior, leasing activity, and market shifts, Commercial Observer is the go-to resource for CRE professionals navigating the future of retail spaces.

Amancio Ortega and Atlas Plaza in the Miami Design District.
Street Retail · Investments & Sales
Miami

Zara Founder Buying a Piece of Miami Design District for Nearly $110M

By Julia Echikson
KSR's Nathan Aballi and 94 Bogart Street, Brooklyn.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Art Studio ErF World Inks 15K-SF Lease at 94 Bogart Street in Brooklyn

By Amanda Schiavo
Newmark's Andrew Stern (top), Ravi Idnani (center), and Julia Singer (bottom), and 94 Avenue A.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Corner Bistro Takes 6K SF at 94 Avenue A

By Amanda Schiavo
Kyle Williams.
Retail · Players
New York City

TerraCRG Hires Kyle Williams as Director of Retail Leasing

By Isabelle Durso
Jonathan Resnick, president of Jack Resnick & Sons, and 485 Madison Avenue.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Italian Eatery Fresco by Scotto Renews Lease at 485 Madison Avenue

By Mark Hallum
Morris Bailey, chairman of JEMB Realty, and 50 West 34th Street.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Financial Trading Platform Moomoo to Open 3K-SF Store at 50 West 34th Street

By Isabelle Durso
Terry Fancher
Shopping Centers · Investments & Sales
Florida

Stockbridge Buys Whole Foods Retail Center in South Florida for $118M

By Julia Echikson
Northwood Investors CEO John Kukral, and signs for Lululemon and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Street Retail · Leases
New York City

Abercrombie and Lululemon Moving to New Digs in SoHo

By Larry Getlen
TF Cornerstone's Steve Gonzalez and 606 West 57th Street.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Afterschool Program Star A Brilliance Signs 11K-SF Lease at 606 West 57th Street

By Mark Hallum
Eytan Sugarman and 115 Christopher Street.
Street Retail · Leases
New York City

White Horse Tavern Owner Bringing New Bar and Restaurant to West Village

By Larry Getlen
A hot dog and snack vendor in Manhattan waits for customers while pedestrians walk by.
Retail · Research & Analysis
National

Retailer Warning Signs Flashing Red Amid Inflation, Tariffs and Tourism Drops

By Isabelle Durso
Two Trees's Alyssa Zahler and 81 Front Street, Brooklyn.
Street Retail · Leases
New York City

Fishs Eddy Opens Second Location in Dumbo

By Larry Getlen
Close-up of the Whole Foods Market sign.
Supermarkets/Grocery Stores · Leases
Florida

Whole Foods Inks Deal for New Aventura Store

By Julia Echikson
Barings's Jonathan Neff and 524 Broadway.
Office · Finance
New York City

Barings Supplies $230M Refi for SoHo Mixed-Use Buildings

By Andrew Coen
Matt Patridge of Seaport Entertainment Group.
Retail
New York City

Seaport Entertainment Group Names Matt Partridge as New CEO

By Amanda Schiavo
Lorimer Capital's Evan Bell (top), Parallell CRE's Richard Sutton (bottom), and a rendering of 29 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn.
Retail · Finance
New York City

Lorimer Capital Supplies $51M Construction Loan for Williamsburg Retail Project

By Andrew Coen