The Forgotten Woman boutique, which she opened in 1977, spoke directly to the nascent idea of body acceptance. It soon became a chain. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Shopping and Retail”
What Happened When Henry Yao Almost Went Bust
By Gotham Rex on December 25, 2020
His customers cherished his small business — and him — more than he ever knew. Source: New York Times
The Bittersweet Tale of a Diner, a Toy Shop and a Changing New York
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
One is expanding. One is closing. But not all is lost. Source: New York Times
How Neighbors Are Coming Together to Buy Local for the Holidays
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
“I’m not buying anything from freaking Jeff Bezos,” says a member of a Red Hook business group. Source: New York Times
Outdoor Dining Is a Hit. What About Outdoor Shopping?
By Gotham Rex on December 3, 2020
New York City’s Open Storefronts initiative lets retailers use sidewalk space in a manner similar to restaurants. So far, the program is a flop. Source: New York Times
Pushed by Pandemic, Amazon Goes on a Hiring Spree Without Equal
By Gotham Rex on November 27, 2020
The company has added 427,300 employees in 10 months, bringing its global work force to more than 1.2 million. Source: New York Times
New Jersey’s American Dream Mall Is Still Waiting to Fully Open
By Gotham Rex on November 26, 2020
After more than 15 years, the Meadowlands complex began a phased opening in late 2019, but before customers could shop at its stores the pandemic hit and completely upended the retail industry. Source: New York Times
As Customers Move Online, So Does the Holiday Shopping Season
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2020
Empty stores are turning into fulfillment centers and the market for warehouse space is booming, as the pandemic rockets the retail industry into its e-commerce future. Source: New York Times
Electric Scooters Are Now Legal in New York. But Are They Safe?
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2020
Fans of the devices say they are a cheap way to travel. But other New Yorkers view them as a nuisance or worry about the risks they pose. Source: New York Times
I❤️NY in Crisis: How Do Tourist Shops Survive With No Tourists?
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2020
After the coronavirus lockdown wiped out tourism in the city, souvenir stores remain empty. Source: New York Times
Businesses Underground Are Desperate. Even the Oyster Bar Can’t Survive.
By Gotham Rex on November 3, 2020
Since March, 77 of the 321 retail businesses still operating in the subway system have permanently closed, according to the transit agency. Source: New York Times
Macy’s, Saks and Small Stores Brace for Potential N.Y.C. Unrest
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2020
On the eve of Election Day, stores in the city’s Manhattan shopping districts boarded up, reflecting an anxiety among retailers across the nation. Source: New York Times
The Strand Calls for Help, and Book Lovers Answer
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2020
“It’s awkward because the track record for the ownership here is not great,” one customer said. “But it’s also an institution. My parents shopped here.” Source: New York Times
‘It’s Fall! Here We Are!’ A Beloved Chocolate Shop Returns
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2020
Lee Sims in Jersey City made it through the shutdown thanks to ingenuity and customer loyalty. It’s back just in time for the busiest season. Source: New York Times
Small Businesses Need Rent Breaks. But Landlords Are in Crisis, Too.
By Gotham Rex on September 19, 2020
Some landlords are adjusting rent, while others hold firm. Their decisions are reshaping New York City’s neighborhoods. Source: New York Times