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.

Restaurateur Stephen Starr and the recently closed Le Zoo at Bal Harbour Shops.
Shopping Centers · Leases
Miami

Stephen Starr Takes Over Former Aba Restaurant Space at Bal Harbour Shops

By Julia Echikson
Augenbaum Realty's Josh Augenbaum and the Pioneer Building at 41 Flatbush, Brooklyn.
Street Retail · Leases
New York City

Two New Eateries Coming to Brooklyn’s Fort Greene

By Larry Getlen
Newmark's Peter Whitenack and a Free People store display.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Free People Inks 6K-SF Deal for Store Near Union Square

By Isabelle Durso
Shaul Kuba, co-founder and principal of CIM Group, and 50 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Little Big Hospitality Takes 45K SF at 50 Columbia Heights in Brooklyn

By Amanda Schiavo
Dino Paparelli of Deutsche Bank and a rendering of The Shops At Rentar Plaza.
Warehouse · Finance
New York City

Deutsche Bank, UBS Refi Mixed-Use Queens Property With $160M CMBS Loan

By Andrew Coen
Meridian Retail's James Famularo and Jordan Langer and 738 Broadway.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Caffeena Coffee House Takes 4K SF at NoHo’s 738 Broadway

By Isabelle Durso
Swire Properties's Henry Bott, Simon Properties's David Simon, and Brickell City Centre.
Shopping Centers · Investments & Sales
Florida

Simon Buys Miami’s Brickell City Centre for $512M

By Julia Echikson
Russell Galbut of GFO Investments and a Whole Foods Market.
Supermarkets/Grocery Stores · Finance
Florida

Russell Galbut Nabs $54M Construction Loan for Miami Beach’s Second Whole Foods

By Julia Echikson
642 Lexington Avenue.
Street Retail · Leases
New York City

Steak Street Cuts Deal at 642a Lexington Avenue

By Larry Getlen
Verada's Nathaniel Mallon and Brendan Thrapp, and 340 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn.
Supermarkets/Grocery Stores · Leases
New York City

Met Fresh to Open 11K-SF Supermarket in Fort Greene

By Isabelle Durso
Alex Smith of Kering speaks at Commercial Observer's Retail and Hospitality Forum.
Hospitality
New York City

In Retail and Hospitality, Experience Counts in More Ways Than One

By Amanda Schiavo
A customer shops in a Kroger grocery store.
Supermarkets/Grocery Stores · Leases
National

Kroger Plans to Close 60 Stores in Wake of Union, Leadership Troubles

By Nick Trombola
Josh Augenbaum of Augenbaum Realty and 1623 Kings Highway, Brooklyn.
Street Retail · Leases
New York City

Verizon Renews 3,975 SF at 1623 Kings Highway

By Larry Getlen
An aerial view of Triangle at Classen and Brian Harper, founder and managing partner of 11North Partners.
Shopping Centers · Investments & Sales
Oklahoma

Bain Capital, 11North Partners Acquire Oklahoma City Retail Centers for $212M

By Isabelle Durso
Judson CRE's Nicholas Judson and 420 East 59th Street.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Mykonian House to Open Second NYC Location at 420 East 59th Street

By Mark Hallum
Sean Ribble of Nuveen Green Capital.
Shopping Centers · Finance
Oklahoma

Firstar Bank, Nuveen Green Capital Lend $46M for Oklahoma Retail Project

By Andrew Coen
JLL's Patrick Smith and 10 Bryant Park.
Retail · Leases
New York City

Lifestyle Brand Life Time Takes 52K SF at PBC’s 10 Bryant Park

By Isabelle Durso