Daily business news in the Great State of New York!
NEW YORK — Fine wine retailer Millesima USA has announced the opening of a new NYC luxury flagship store on the Upper East Side. The new store, located at 1257 2nd Avenue (at E. 66th Street), New York, NY 10065, was designed by the global creative agency Malherbe, an international leader in luxury design, to reflect the stories […]
Macy’s, which operates the nation’s largest department store chain, is closing five stores around the country and eliminating 2,350 jobs according to CNBC. The five stores that will close this year are located in Arlington, VA; San Leandro, CA; Lihue, HI; Simi Valley, CA and Tallahassee, FL. Macy’s operates about 700 stores under the Macy’s, […]
NEW YORK — Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. announced it will welcome Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in a 2,758 square foot retail space at the base of the world-famous Empire State Building. “Ghirardelli Chocolate is excited to open our first shop in New York. We are proud of our 171-year history that started in San Francisco, and […]
NEW YORK — Housing Works Cannabis Co (HWCC), the first licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary and delivery service in the state of New York, reported $24 million in sales in its first year of operations in 2023. The entrepreneurial business—one of 10-plus New York City-based enterprises on Housing Works’ roster—enters its second year of operation with a focus on furthering advocacy […]
PORT CHESTER, NY – Floor & Decor, a retailer specializing in hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has announced the grand opening of its thirteenth store in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with the addition of its newest location in Port Chester, NY. Located at 130 Midland Avenue, the warehouse store and design center will […]
NEW YORK – Citizen Watch America has opened its first-ever U.S.-based multi-brand flagship store at 605 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, steps from Rockefeller Center. The store is a new retail concept inviting customers to shop the full range of timepiece offerings across the group’s portfolio of brands that includes Citizen, Bulova, Accutron, Frederique Constant, and Alpina. […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of two cannabis dispensaries in the Capital Region – the first in the region to be supported by the New York Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund. The fund was created to provide opportunities for those impacted by the inequitable enforcement of cannabis laws. “As the cannabis market expands, my […]
KINGSTON, NY — Massage Heights, a massage and wellness chain, has opened its newest location in Kingston, NY, which is the brand’s first location in NY state. The new Retreat is located at 1204 Ulster Avenue, Suite #2 Kingston, NY 12401. Massage Heights has 115 Retreats in 16 states. The franchisee for the new location is David […]
NEW YORK — Hive & Colony, maker of custom menswear including suits and tuxedos, has opened its newest location on Madison Avenue in the heart of New York City. Located at 485 Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, Hive & Colony’s newest location opened its doors last month with an eventful opening celebration featuring a special live performance by Odiseas, an […]
NEW YORK — Macy’s, Inc. announced that Sharon Otterman has been named chief marketing officer of Macy’s. Sharon will begin leading the company’s marketing organization starting on Monday, December 11, reporting to Tony Spring, president and CEO-elect, Macy’s, Inc. Spring will take over as CEO in February 2024 when current CEO Jeff Gennette retires from […]
NEW YORK — Kiehl’s, the NY-based apothecary skincare company, has formed an exclusive partnership with Instacart to launch same-day delivery from all 58 Kiehl’s store locations across the U.S. via the Instacart App and website, following its Canadian launch earlier this year. This partnership expands Instacart’s skincare and beauty offerings by giving customers access to […]
NEW YORK — Luxury French retailer Cartier has opened a new boutique, located at 102 Greene Street in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood. This is the third Cartier store in Manhattan. Cartier has a storied relationship with New York City and some of its most iconic creations were born here during the 1960s and 70s. […]
Home goods chain Crate & Barrel has unveiled a new flagship location in the Flatiron district of New York City. Entering the brand’s first-ever immersive design store, customers can shop the brand’s classic whole home design surrounded by personalized experience. The store features a selection of artisanal home goods exclusive to this store, located at […]
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Whole Foods Market, a division of Amazon, has officially opened a new 51,156-square-foot store, located at Washington Street and Columbus Drive in Jersey City, N.J. this past Wednesday. This is the retailer’s first store in Jersey City, and its design aesthetic is inspired by the city’s love of art. With graphics representing […]
Floor & Decor, a national chain of stores featuring hard-surface flooring for homeowners and professionals, has opened its ninth store in the New York City Metropolitan Area, with the addition of its newest location in Nanuet, NY in Rockland County. Located at 32 S Middletown Road, the warehouse store and design center will open with a […]