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Holiday 2025 Retail Performance ReportDate: January 16, 2026Based on: CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Data (Jan 12, 2026) & Industry Reports Executive SummaryThe 2025 holiday season defied expectations of economic stagnation, delivering a 4.1% year-over-year…

An Assessment of U.S. Macroeconomic Conditions Entering 2026 Abstract Entering 2026, U.S. macroeconomic conditions exhibit an increasingly asymmetric configuration: inflation measures have moderated meaningfully, yet the composition of growth appears uneven across sectors….

The headlines this week regarding the New York City retail market might seem alarming at first glance. Reports indicate a 1.3% decline in chain store locations across the fiveboroughs—a net loss of 112…

Federal Reserve Reduces Rates as NYC Real Estate Market Shows Momentum The real estate landscape continues to evolve with significant developments this week, from monetary policy shifts to major rezoning approvals that will…

With Bob Knakal in the Map Room — a truly unique space built on decades of market knowledge. I had the chance to visit Bob Knakal at his office and spend time in…

Lidl, the German discount grocer, has signed a long-term lease for a 26,568-square-foot ground-floor space at 597 Grand Street in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The site is part of a mixed-use development featuring 185…