01.17.26
Uniqlo to open first stores in Miami and Austin

Uniqlo is set to expand its U.S. footprint with its retail debut in Miami, Florida and Austin, Texas, and a new store location in Houston, Texas, this Fall.

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01.14.26
Chetrit, Stellar stare down foreclosure on Upper West Side

Mortgage shareholders sue ownership at Columbus Square.

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01.12.26
Fitness App Hero’s Journey Signs 18K-SF Lease at 225 Fifth Avenue

Digital-based fitness program Hero’s Journey is establishing a new studio in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, according to CBRE.

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01.9.26
Macy’s set to close 14 stores nationwide. See list here.

Macy’s is shutting down 14 stores in 12 states as part of its “Bold New Chapter” strategy to reconfigure its footprint and focus investment on remaining stores and digital capabilities.

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01.6.26
New York’s Liberty Bagels buys its first property

Popular chain plans to use Manhattan space for offices, retail shop.

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01.6.26
Convene Hospitality Group acquires NeueHouse brand

Global operator of meeting, event, and workspace brands, Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) has acquired private co-working and membership brand NeueHouse following bankruptcy proceedings.

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01.6.26
Aimco shareholders to vote on liquidation as REIT actively markets its remaining portfolio

REIT has $620 million of apartments under contract in Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville.

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01.5.26
How private clubs became commercial real estate’s favorite tenants

Members-only boom is reshaping NYC hospitality landscape. Will it last?

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12.17.25
Topologie targets US growth with new Miami store

Global accessories brand Topologie is set to open a new U.S. retail location in Miami this December, marking the beginning of a broader U.S. expansion.

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12.16.25
Kering and Ardian sign $900 million deal on New York’s Fifth Avenue

The pair created a ’40-60′ joint venture, mirroring portfolio deal in Paris.

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12.15.25
Barnes & Noble Opening in Midtown Miami After Inking 14K-SF Lease

BARNES & NOBLE will be opening a location in Midtown Miami.

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12.15.25
Barnes & Noble Opening in Midtown Miami After Inking 14K-SF Lease

BARNES & NOBLE will be opening a location in Midtown Miami.

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12.11.25
Santander Bank Inks 6K-SF Deal for New Branch Near Grand Central

Santander Bank is opening a new branch a block away from Midtown’s Grand Central Terminal, Commercial Observer has learned.

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12.10.25
Target opens new concept store in SoHo, New York

Target SoHo delivers a dynamic, continuously evolving assortment that keeps pace with what’s next.

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12.4.25
Former Astor Place Starbucks site sees value drop 72%

Gindi-connected owner battling foreclosure on 21 Astor Place commercial condo.

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12.3.25
Side-by-side Hoka, Tecovas stores to offer differing types of footwear in Brooklyn

Landlord Empire State Realty is betting on Williamsburg retail corridor.

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12.3.25
Bathhouse and Wellness Brand Othership Signs 14K-SF Lease in Upper East Side

Othership is landing in the Upper East Side after signing a lease at the corner of East 86th St. and Third Ave.

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12.2.25
Thai Villa Group Set to Open New Japanese Restaurant Near Bryant Park

Thai Villa Group, the hospitality group behind several Asian restaurants in New York City, is set to open a new eatery near Manhattan’s Bryant Park this summer.

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12.2.25
Prada Group says it has purchased fashion rival Versace in a deal worth nearly $1.4B

The Prada Group has officially purchased Milan fashion rival Versace for $1.375 billion

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12.2.25
Holiday shopping turnout jumps to 202.9 million people during Thanksgiving weekend, NRF says

A desire for deep discounts inspired 202.9 million U.S. consumers to shop during the five-day stretch from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday.

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11.24.25
Jacob Cohen to Open Its First U.S. Location in the Upper East Side

Luxury designer Jacob Cohen is taking over a Madison Avenue space vacated by Michael Kors, Commercial Observer has learned.

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11.24.25
Alo Yoga strikes warrior pose with $90M Beverly Hills HQ buy

Breevast sale marks latest high-ticket office transaction in ritzy LA enclave.

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11.23.25
Baccarat Opens New Flagship Store In Manhattan’s Meatpacking District

The internet is buzzing with amusing videos of Millennials’ dumbfounded reactions to the pricey dish sets and crystalware they are inheriting from Boomer parents.

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11.21.25
San Francisco Hotels That Echoed City’s Decline Sell for 75% Off

A pair of San Francisco hotels whose travails exemplified a fallen commercial real estate market are changing hands, marking a milestone in the city’s comeback story as it attracts some of the world’s largest investors.

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NYC
11.13.25
Inside Moss, the New Midtown Members’ Club With a Hammam, Vinyl Lounge, and Pickleball Court

They say you shouldn’t mix family with business—but whoever first said that probably didn’t have sisters.

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NYC
11.10.25
Vornado, Rudin’s 350 Park office tower files for construction

Citadel-anchored Midtown building to span 2M SF.

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11.9.25
Luxury Fashion Brand Chrome Hearts Pays Up for Famed Malibu Hotel

L.A.-based company pays $37.5 million for Surfrider Hotel overlooking the Pacific, one of highest prices paid per room in Southern California

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NYC
09.29.25
Ken Griffin project to build Midtown’s tallest skyscraper on Park Avenue gets green light

Midtown’s tallest-ever skyscraper, to be anchored by Ken Griffin’s financial companies.

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