NEW YORK (AP) — The re-opening of the World Trade Center mall Tuesday is expected to help transform downtown Manhattan shopping and illustrate how much progress has been made in rebuilding and revitalizing the area since the 9/11 attacks. Shops from Apple to Forever 21 to H&M to John Varvatos will serve an increasingly diverse [...]
NEW YORK — Varsity-inspired cardigans. Preppy layers. Satin bomber jackets. There are plenty of fashion trends that experts say should help pique shoppers’ interest for the back-to-school season. That could provide a sales bounce for retailers after last year’s dearth of mainstream looks hurt business. The trick for shoppers: taking advantage of timing and tools [...]
NEW YORK — When Terina McKinney displays her leather bags and belts at events attended primarily by black women, they are often interested in her designs, and in her experience as an African-American business owner. But she seldom makes sales. “They all ooh and ahh and ask a ton of questions, but don’t necessarily make [...]
Positive net absorption and steady demand are the hallmarks of a report of the Columbus retail market’s 2016 second quarter performance, according to a report published by the Central Ohio Commercial Information Exchange. Net absorption was recorded at 610,324 square feet of inventory between April and June this year, while the vacancy rate dropped two-tenths [...]