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Retail · Research & Analysis
New York City

NYC’s Largest Chains Struggling as Number of Stores Dips Again in 2024

By Isabelle Durso
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Starbucks continues to be among the most prolific retailers in the five boroughs, adding locations even as many chains continue to shrink in the city.
Leases
New York City

Number of Chain Stores in NYC Dips 3 Percent in 2023

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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Even as shoppers return en masse to New York City, many big retail chains—including Duane Reade—continue to shrink their New York City footprints.
Industry · Leases
New York City

Even Chains Stumble Amid NYC’s Uneven Retail Recovery

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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Cranes stand above a new Google office building being constructed in Tribeca in front of the Empire State Building as seen from Jersey City. New York totaled $49 billion of commercial investment in 2021.
Industry · More
New York City

Tech Put New York City’s Job Market On Its Shoulders During the Pandemic

By Celia Young
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Thomas Foley.
Policy
New York City

Adams Picks Design and Construction Veteran Thomas Foley to Stay on as Agency Head

By Mark Hallum
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Century 21, which filed for bankruptcy last year, was among the retailers that closed all of their New York City stores in 2021.
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New York City

New York City Chain Stores Make Slow Pandemic Comeback

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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People walking by a restaurant on a sidewalk.
Hospitality · Leases
New York City

Manhattan’s Fast-Casual Restaurants Aren’t Waiting for Return to Office

By Adam Bonislawski
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Re-opening Continues Across Densely Populated New York And New Jersey Areas
Retail · Policy
New York City

NYC Mayoral Candidates Have Plans for Rejuvenating Retail

By Aaron Short
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The new $41 million Steven Holl-designed library in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City is emblematic of the construction cost overruns and delays associated with the city's Department of Design and Construction.
Development
New York City

Speeding Up NYC’s Capital Construction Process Could Save $200M Per Year: Report

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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A Dunkin' location in New York City.
Research & Analysis
New York City

Dunkin’ Loses NYC Stores for First Time in Years as Chains Shutter in Droves

By Nicholas Rizzi
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National

Majority of Startups Consider Downsizing Offices, Survey Finds

By Nicholas Rizzi
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TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2017 - Day 1
Technology
New York City

NYC Could Lose ‘Sizable Portion’ of Tech Startups Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

By Nicholas Rizzi
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New York City

Coronavirus’ Economic Impact to Be Most Felt in NYC’s Outer Boroughs

By Nicholas Rizzi
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Rite Aid suffered some of the biggest losses of any NYC chain as many of its locations closed or were rebranded as Walgreens.
Leases
New York City

National Chain Closures in NYC Hit 12-Year High

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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Dunkin', which has more than 600 New York City locations, has thrived even in a turbulent retail environment.
Industry · Features
New York

The Sweet Spot: How Dunkin’ Has Kept the Dough Rising Despite Retail Woes

By Tom Acitelli
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Toys "R" Us' is one of 18 national retailers that shuttered all of their New York City stores this year.
Leases
New York City

National Retailers Flee Manhattan, Expand in Outer Boroughs

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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A Dunkin' location in New York City.
Industry · Leases
New York City

NYC’s Retail Chains Feel Headwinds Despite Growing Presence: Report

By Rey Mashayekhi
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Sunnyside Railyards Photo courtesy: FXFowle Architects
Features
New York City

Is Sunnyside Yards a Beacon of Affordable Housing and New Development? Perhaps.

By Terence Cullen
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