Spotlights

Empire Construction brings Pure Barre to Pittsford

Pittsford, NY Empire Commercial Construction, a retail-specific division of regional general contractor Taylor–The Builders, was recen...

SJP Properties signs Parques Reunidos at 11 Times Sq. for “Lionsgate Entertainment City”

Manhattan, NY SJP Properties has signed a lease with leisure park operator Parques Reunidos to welcome “Lionsgate Entertainment City&r...

Changing the face of Main St.: RM Friedland forecasts continued growth and change for today’s retail

Mount Kisco, NY In recent months, industry experts and media outlets have claimed the same thing: retail is dead. Brick and mortar has seemi...

Department store domination: The fabulous forefathers of our current NYC shopping greatness - by Faith Hope Consolo

When the ‘Queen of Retail’ is asked where is the best shopping in Manhattan…my forever favorites will be Madison Ave. and Fifth Ave. Not because I live on Fifth and my office is on Madison (pure coincidence… or is it) but because they are the shopping destinations for luxury and is a parade of the most magnificent flagships in the world. When one describes shopping greatness, the fabulous forefathers are the department stores and I promise you they are beyond…

Schuckman Realty facilitates 5,500 s/f lease to Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen/Burger King

Manhattan, NY Schuckman Realty Inc. has facilitated the signing of a 10-year lease with Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen/Burger King for 5,5...

Berko completes a $115 million Israeli bond raise for retail developer

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2017 Women in Building Services: Diana Revkin, TPG Architecture

What trends are you seeing so far this year? Beauty and wellness concepts are dominating the retail scene, offering an ever-growing list of spa services. Online retailers continue to test the waters and look for new ways to…

2017 Women in Building Services: Francesca Bucci, BG Studio International

How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career? Be who you are. Most people respond positively to people who don’t pretend to be someone else. I also know how to delegate to people who are better than me in a particular field. I am better at seeing the big picture and looking ahead, strategy and communication are my best traits. That is why…

2017 Women in Building Services: Shari Leventhal, Langan

How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career? I use my excellent communication skills to develop relationships with peers and clients. Clients enjoy working with me because I can effectively convey any issues that may arise and propose a resolution. My calm and clear-headed approach to speaking with clients gives them confidence that our team can tackle any challenges that come our way.

2017 Women in Building Services: Kevin Renée Gilbert, Gilbert International

How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career? I have always been more proactive than reactive; most of my time is spent anticipating what is to come and preparing for it, seeking to foresee obstacles and searching for alternative routes before hitting them…