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July 23, 2012

Express said Monday it will open two flagship stores in 2013 – one in Times Square in New York City and the other in San Francisco’s Union Square.

Columbus, Ohio -- Express said Monday it will open two flagship stores in 2013 – one in Times Square in New York City and the other in San Francisco’s Union Square.
 
The San Francisco store is slated to open in the summer and Times Square – at the corner of 46th Street and Broadway – is expected to open in the fall.

June 21, 2012

Parking lots serve as the first point of entry for customers and, as such, are an important brand touchpoint. Chain Store Age spoke with Dan Flaherty, national accounts executive, Ultimat/Crius Corp., about how retailers can maintain a positive first impression without breaking the budget.

What, if any, impact does a badly maintained retail property have on customers? Can it affect business?

November 16, 2011

Off-price retailer Daffy's on is opening a nineteenth location, in New York City’s Times Square.

New York City -- Off-price retailer Daffy's on Wednesday is opening a nineteenth location, in New York City’s Times Square.

The new 17,000-sq.-ft. store, located at 218 West 44th Street in the former New York Times building.

August 1, 2011

The reviews are coming in, and Domino’s Pizza is streaming them atop a billboard in one of the country’s busiest intersections: Manhattan’s Times Square.

Ann Arbor, Mich. -- The reviews are coming in, and Domino’s Pizza is streaming them atop a billboard in one of the country’s busiest intersections: Manhattan’s Times Square.

December 28, 2010

Off-price retailer Daffy’s is launching an expansion push, including opening a store in Manhattan’s Times Square in the former home of the New York Times, Crain’s New York Business reported.

New York City -- Off-price retailer Daffy’s is launching an expansion push, including opening a store in Manhattan’s Times Square in the former home of the New York Times, Crain’s New York Business reported.

The 28,000-sq.-ft. Times Square store, to be located on West 44th Street between Seventh and Eighth avenues, is slated to open fall 2011. The store will have a ground-floor entrance, but the bulk of the space will be on the basement level.

December 14, 2010

Making your NRF Show plans?

Making your NRF Show plans? Don’t forget to allow yourself time to check out the Big Apple’s exciting retail scene. Here’ s a quick hit list of the city’s newest retail stars:

December 3, 2010

Looking for a hit list of the hottest new stores around the globe? Check out the 10 contenders

New York City -- Looking for a hit list of the hottest new stores around the globe? Check out the 10 contenders below. The list comes from the folks behind the cutting-edge, London-based retail consultancy echochamber.com.

Forever 21, Times Square, New York City: This vast, 90,000-sq.ft. store has a sense of quality that is astonishing given its low price-points. The best feature is the exterior: an amazing interactive digital billboard features giant-sized virtual models who take Polaroid pictures of the crowd below.

December 3, 2010

Forever 21’s massive Times Square flagship, a shop that sells ice cream made to order and frozen with liquid nitrogen, and a new beauty-and-wellness concept in Hong Kong are on a list of the hottest new stores around the globe.

New York City -- Forever 21’s massive Times Square flagship, a shop that sells ice cream made to order and frozen with liquid nitrogen, and a new beauty-and-wellness concept in Hong Kong are on a list of the hottest new stores around the globe.

The list comes from the folks behind the cutting-edge, London-based retail consultancy echochamber.com:

December 1, 2010

Aéropostale has turned up the retail wattage in Manhattan’s Times Square, opening a global flagship in the heart of the tourist Mecca.

Aéropostale has turned up the retail wattage in Manhattan’s Times Square, opening a global flagship in the heart of the tourist Mecca. The two-level, 19,000-sq.-ft. space — the teen retailer’s largest store yet — is designed to raise the chain’s profile and serve as a platform for its international expansion. The company is on track to have 50 stores in Canada and 10 in Dubai by year’s end.

December 1, 2010

So many stores, so little time. That’s how I felt as I was putting together my annual Big Apple retail hit list. This year’s crop of stores is particularly diverse, and ranges from fast-fashion leader Forever 21 to the cult French candle-maker Cire Trudon — with some Disney magic thrown in for good measure. Let’s get started: 


November 24, 2010

Disney Store has opened its largest and most ambitious store to date -- smack in the middle of Manhattan’s Times Square.

Disney Store has opened its largest and most ambitious store to date -- smack in the middle of Manhattan’s Times Square. The 20,000-sq.ft., two-level Disney emporium is about five times bigger than most Disney stores, with a layout that is divided by the company’s most popular franchises.

November 16, 2010

Asking rents for retail spaces in New York City hot spots are rising in certain corridors, according to The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY) Fall 2010 Retail Report.

New York City -- Asking rents for retail spaces in New York City hot spots are rising in certain corridors, according to The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY) Fall 2010 Retail Report.

According to the report, since spring 2010, retail asking rents climbed 21% to $1700 per square foot in the Times Square corridor defined by Broadway and 7th Avenue between 42nd and 47th Streets.

November 10, 2010

Disney Store has opened its largest store to date, a 20,000-sq.-ft. emporium in the heart of New York City’s Times Square.

New York City -- Disney Store has opened its largest store to date, a 20,000-sq.-ft. emporium in the heart of New York City’s Times Square. The two-level space is colorful and interactive, and features an array of kid-friendly attractions.

"This store is designed to give kids the best 30 minutes of their day," said Jim Fielding, president, Disney Store Worldwide. Fielding said the store anticipates some 11,000 visitors daily.

November 7, 2010

Asking rents for retail spaces in New York City hot spots are rising in certain...

October 25, 2010

Aeropostale on Friday opened the doors to its largest store to date: a two-level, 19,000-sq.-ft. global flagship in the heart of New York City’s Times Square.

New York City  -- Aeropostale on Friday opened the doors to its largest store to date: a two-level, 19,000-sq.-ft. global flagship in the heart of New York City’s Times Square. The store is intended to raise the teen retailer’s profile and serve as a platform for its international expansion. By the end of this year, it expects to have 50 stores in Canada and 10 in Dubai.

October 22, 2010

Aeropostale is betting big on New York City’s Times Square, opening a 19,000-sq.-ft. global flagship -- its largest unit and second street front location to date -- in the heart of the tourist Mecca.

Aeropostale is betting big on New York City’s Times Square, opening a 19,000-sq.-ft. global flagship -- its largest unit and second street front location to date -- in the heart of the tourist Mecca. It’s estimated that Times Square gets two million visitors on a daily basis.

October 3, 2010

Aeropostale will open a flagship in the heart of Manhattan’s Times Square on Oct. 22....

September 30, 2010

From its modest roots in lower Manhattan, Modell’s Sporting Goods has evolved into the...

September 21, 2010

Toys “R” Us has opened a Willy Wonka-themed candy shop at its Times Square flagship...

August 31, 2010

Forever 21’s expanding profile takes center stage with the opening of its massive flagship...

August 17, 2010

Best Buy Co. said Wednesday that a concert and events venue in Manhattan will be...

June 24, 2010

Forever 21 on Friday opened one of its largest stores to date: a 91,257-sq.-ft. flagship...

March 15, 2010

Hat retailer Lids, a division of Genesco, said Tuesday it has signed two leases in...

October 5, 2009

INGLOT Cosmetics, a Polish-based cosmetics company with more than 250 stores in Australia, Europe, Canada,...

December 15, 2008

Toys “R” Us announced Tuesday that its flagship store in Manhattan’s Times Square would remain...