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Article: Let the market drop. New York has recession-proof retail.
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- Real Estate Weekly
- Article date:
- November 29, 2000
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The rush is still on to locate space for prospective retail tenants in New York City. There are various factors contributing to the city's retail stability, not the least of which are the sheer masses that ensure a certain level of activity throughout changing economic conditions. In addition, it is the synergy of the retail that keeps the traffic flowing and businesses thriving. Therefore, a retailer seeking long-term activity must first focus on locations that are densely populated, with businesses providing products and services consistent with the economic profiles of the local consumers. An exception to this rule of synergy, however, are theme businesses.
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