Gallina and Scalzo of NGKF secure 3,600 s/f U.S. flagship for Asics

New to the Meatpacking district is the U.S. flagship store for global retailer Asics. At 3,600 s/f, the 420 West 14th St. location is the first stand-alone store for the 64-year-old brand. Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) Retail's Trever Gallina and Tyler Scalzo represented Asics. Winick Realty's Jeff Winick and Kelly Gedinsky represented the landlord. "There is tremendous energy here in the Meatpacking District, with its proximity to the west side running path and the High Line," said Gallina. "Asics knows that the customer in the Meatpacking District is a highly sophisticated and selective shopper that appreciates the brand." Asics kept much of the original elements of the space including the classic Meatpacking storefront awning and two old metal storage locker doors that will be used as a display table in the storefront display window. Incorporating the new design by world-renowned designers Mapos, the focal point is a running laboratory, which includes scientific analysis of the way a customer runs for customized fittings. The store also features a special showcase of its rare vintage sneakers.