Pret A Manger to Mange More Spots
By Laura Kusisto | February 8, 2011 | 2:00 pm
Valhalla of fine dining midtown is not, but the high-density office district has at least mastered the art of the weekday power... MORE >
Prospective Tenants
Apple's Next Stop? Grand Central
By Laura Kusisto | February 7, 2011 | 4:29 pm
Apple has begun a super-secret quest for a store in historic Grand Central Terminal, potentially creating a hive of buzzing techies in the glamorous Beaux Arts landmark. Reliable sources tell The Observer that the maker of ubiquitous iGadgets--from computers to cell phones--hopes to open a store in the transportation and retail hub, though it has yet to begin the long approval process necessary for opening in a city... MORE >
Michael Kors Goes Shopping
By Laura Kusisto | February 1, 2011 | 11:16 am
Even exquisitely uncomfortable pointy-toed dress shoes can't keep Michael Kors from practically any retail neighborhood in the city he so desires. It reportedly took ages to lure the designer to check out Unago's former space on Madison Avenue for his New York City flagship. But once they got him through the door, the negotiations took only an... MORE >
The Starbucks of Cupcakes
By Laura Kusisto | January 24, 2011 | 3:49 pm
You can already follow the trail of Crumbs from the tip of the island almost to the top of Central Park. But the cupcake maker could eventually become one of the city's most ubiquitous food chains. "How many locations does Starbucks have?" Newmark Knight Frank's Jeff Roseman, who represents the tenant, asked The Commercial Observer rhetorically. We count 150, according to the company's Web site, and Mr. Roseman said Crumbs could have 50-plus locations in... MORE >
High-End Gear Shop Wants Fab Fifth Ave. Location
By Laura Kusisto | January 19, 2011 | 12:07 pm
Fifth Avenue has long have been the summit of Manhattan retail. But high-end gear shop The North Face was initially wary of setting up on the glitzy strip. Nonetheless, the California retailer, which makes adventure apparel for the suburban set, is searching for space to open a new store on Fifth Avenue, a source... MORE >
