- Which retail corridors and sectors are over- and under performing
- The truth about owners taking on flexible leases and their willingness to accept riskier tenants
- How are the city’s newest retail developments performing and where are the opportunities for small businesses
- Which international retailers are entering the U.S. market
- How are developers dividing large retail spaces to accommodate multiple tenants
- Which new technologies are landlords and retailers using
- How to close the gap between landlord and retailer expectations
3rd Annual Retail Forum
About the Event
Omnichannel was the word of the year as retailers continued to seek the perfect balance between their physical and online presence. Veteran retailers veered toward smaller spaces as rents continue to escalate and in-store sales battle online competition. Bustling, once retail-deficient areas became surprisingly robust shopping destinations at the same time the city prepares to embrace brand new neighborhoods that will upend the retail conversation in New York. And in the midst of it all, the retail apocalypse that seemed to loom in 2017 has now slowed to a crawl, with significant new leases still dotting the retail landscape.
Join Commercial Observer as we size up the retail market in 2019 and beyond. Hear retail market experts share their perspective on key issues, including:
Who Should Attend
Leasing Brokers • Owners • Developers • Law Firms • Accounting Firms • Technology Firms • Other Professional Services Firms
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