retail

Manhattan Retail Lease Rebounds

Manhattan retail leasing continues to strengthen following its post-pandemic rebound. New data from the Real Estate Board of New York shows vacancy declining across key corridors. Fewer storefronts were vacant in the second half of 2025 compared to the prior six months. Prime districts such as SoHo, Flatiron, and Upper Madison Avenue outperformed with stable […]

U.S. Commercial Real Estate Prices Rise as Office Sector Stabilizes

U.S. commercial real estate prices increased across major property types over the past year. Office properties led the recovery despite ongoing market uncertainty. According to the CoStar Commercial Repeat Sale Indices, value-weighted office prices rose 3.8% in the 12 months ended in December. This followed an 11.4% decline in 2024. Industrial, retail, and multifamily assets […]

NY Retail Closures Continue but Analysts See Modest Rebound in 2026

Yet another wave of store closures has hit New York as 2026 begins. As a result, retail contraction continues to mirror national trends. Francesca’s is closing all locations, including several in major New York shopping centers. At the same time, GameStop is shutting dozens of stores across the state. Meanwhile, Saks Global’s bankruptcy has created […]