Retail & Commercial

The United Nations of Retail

Published in: A Women's SIG Special Event at RECon – May 20, 2012

ICSC and Faith Hope Consolo present "The United Nations of Retail", A Women's SIG Special Event at RECon 2012. RSVP's are required.

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Recon 2012, The Prequel

Published in: Commercial Real Estate Radio – May 4, 2012

The United Nations of Retail, a detailed look into foreign retail emergence in the US with Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's, Retail Group.

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Marketplace: Target vs. Amazon: A Battle Over 'Showrooming'

Published in: NPR American Public Media – May 4, 2012

You may see lower prices as this battle heats up but Faith Hope Consolo of The Retail Group

says your life won't necessarily be easier.

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Marketplace: Target vs. Amazon: A Battle Over 'Showrooming'

Published in: NPR American Public Media – May 3, 2012

Consolo: The shopper is always concerned not only they are getting the best deal, the best price, but are they making the right purchase.

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Retail Property New York

Published in: Luxury Briefing – April 27, 2012

On Madison Avenue, UGG Australia's first-ever men's store is coming soon, adjacent to its flagship at no 600; while the flagship store will also undergo an expansion.

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Retail Leaders Lease up Block-front to Meet Neighborhood Needs

Published in: Prudential Douglas Elliman Newsletter – April 23, 2012

Continuing to ensure the vitality of a Third Avenue block-front   between 61st and 62nd Streets, as part of a long-standing exclusive agency, Faith Hope Consolo and Joseph Aquino have also arranged a lease for one of the city’s most popular pet facility, Biscuits & Bath at 1035 Third Avenue.

Continuing to ensure the vitality of a Third Avenue block-front   between 61st and 62nd Streets, as part of a long-standing exclusive agency, Faith Hope Consolo and Joseph Aquino have also arranged a lease for one of the city’s most popular pet facility, Biscuits & Bath at 1035 Third Avenue.

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Retail Dream Team Brings Yet Another Celebrity-favorite to Madison Avenue

Published in: Commercial Network News And More – April 22, 2012

The leasing team of Faith Hope Consolo, chairman, and Joseph Aquino, executive vice president of the retail group at Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, has arranged a long-term lease at 1225 Madison Avenue for Poulet Rose, the recently launched ‘tween division of young girl’s fashion and accessories brand Pink Chicken.

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Mercy College

Published in: Annual Trustees' Dinner – April 19, 2012

Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group, invites you to join her as she is honored by Mercy College at its Annual Trustees’ Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, April 19, 2012, 6:00 p.m. at The Plaza, 768 Fifth Avenue, New York City.

For more information and tickets, please visit

https://www.mercy.edu/alumni-friends/support-mercy/trustees-dinner/

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The Faithful Shopper: April Antiques

Published in: The Huffington Post – April 16, 2012

Reading that The Spring Show, sponsored by the Art and Antique Dealers League of America will be held May 3 to 6 at the Park Avenue Armory, led me to go through the list of some of our great shops (besides our great auction houses, of course) for furniture, jewelry and objects d'art with some history. After all, we're an old city with the best shopping in the world.

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Marketplace: Retail Numbers Stay Strong in March

Published in: NPR American Public Media – April 16, 2012

Consolo: You'll see that the sales increase, which is a little different this month, is across the board - not just concentrated in the luxury and discount sectors that we've seen for the past year or 18 months.

Consolo: You'll see that the sales increase, which is a little different this month, is across the board - not just concentrated in the luxury and discount sectors that we've seen for the past year or 18 months.

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This is New York: Faith Hope Consolo

Published in: The Epoch Times – April 8, 2012

Consolo commands her office on Madison Avenue and 57th Street—it’s her personal piece of real estate. “I can be who I am here. This is my space,” the self-titled “Queen of Retail” said. Consolo is the chairman of the Retail Leasing and Sales Division at Prudential Douglas Elliman.

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Optical Outfit Seizes Third Ave. Opening

Published in: Crain's New York Business – April 3, 2012

Elijah Peters Optique grabs a Third Avenue storefront between East 61st and East 62nd streets. More stores are envisioned in coming months.

“If you look at that area, there’s no optical,” said Faith Hope Consolo, the Prudential Douglas Elliman who, along with colleague Joseph Aquino, represented both Elijah Peters and landlord WM Wellington.

Elijah Peters Optique grabs a Third Avenue storefront between East 61st and East 62nd streets. More stores are envisioned in coming months.

“If you look at that area, there’s no optical,” said Faith Hope Consolo, the Prudential Douglas Elliman who, along with colleague Joseph Aquino, represented both Elijah Peters and landlord WM Wellington.

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Brooklyn Could See Retail Boom

Published in: Footwear News – April 2, 2012

Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of the retail group at Prudential Douglas Elliman, said she anticipates a retail renaissance similar to the one surrounding the renovation of Madison Square Garden in Manhattan.

“All of the retail around the arena just got better,” she said. “You’ll see the same in Brooklyn, which is a great thing for the borough. Brooklynites are starved for major brands and chains.”

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The Faithful Shopper: Choosing Chocolates

Published in: The Huffington Post – April 2, 2012

New York has many places to buy that sweet treat, including classics such as Godiva and Maison du Chocolat, but below are some favorites that have either opened a new location or are bringing something a little different.

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The Shopping News: Perrin Paris' NYC Encore

Published in: Promenade Magazine – March 31, 2012

The new Perrin Paris at 987 Madison Avenue was leased by was leased by Faith Hope Consolo and Joseph Aquino of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group.

The new Perrin Paris at 987 Madison Avenue was leased by was leased by Faith Hope Consolo and Joseph Aquino of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group.

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Retail Property New York

Published in: Luxury Briefing – March 29, 2012

On Fifth Avenue, Mac Cosmetics is taking no 691, where the

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa closed its doors. Arden will

reopen inside the Ferragamo building at 663 Fifth Avenue.

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Marketplace: Best Buy Store Closings

Published in: NPR American Public Media – March 29, 2012

As more shoppers move online, Best Buy has been caught with too many stores and not enough customers.

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Marketplace: Residential Rental Market Is Booming

Published in: NPR American Public Media – March 2, 2012

We've seen that as the pattern in the last five years, who will not purchase or who will not be able to purchase and the rental market meets that. People that relocate from one city to another to another corporately until they're able to purchase - so that's a two or three year demand, ongoing.

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The Faithful Shopper: Gifts for Guys

Published in: The Huffington Post – February 29, 2012

It's Leap Day! The date when by tradition, women can take the initiative by proposing marriage to the men in their lives. Of course, we women have been disregarding this for years, but today is a perfect excuse to buy a gift for your favorite guy.

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Showdown Over Miami's Swank Set

Published in: The Wall Street Journal – February 22, 2012

Bal Harbour—an open-air mall with koi ponds and hanging plants—has long had a stranglehold on the market. Though it is a common practice among luxury malls, brands are increasingly rebelling, says Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of the retail group of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. "They will always be special," Ms. Consolo says. "There are simply other opportunities now in Miami."

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Retail Property New York

Published in: Luxury Briefing – February 17, 2012

On Fifth Avenue, Ghurka has staked its claim to no 781 while Louis Vuitton is expanding at no 743.

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The Faithful Shopper: The Power of the Purse

Published in: The Huffington Post – February 16, 2012

It's the last item you grab as you walk out the door, the first thing you put down as you enter a room. It holds your entire life - it's your purse. We all know the amazing work produced by the classic houses of Louis Vuitton, Hermes, Fendi and more.

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American Heart Association

Published in: Go Red for Women Luncheon – February 16, 2012

Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group, has been named 2012 Speaker for The Eleventh Annual Long Island American Heart Association Go Red for Women Luncheon. Please join her on Thursday, February 16th, 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Crest Hollow Country Club (8325 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797). Make it your mission to save lives today and let your heart be the guide. More information about the organization, day’s events and luncheon may be found on the American Heart Association website at www.heart.org/LongIslandNYGoRedLuncheon or call The American Heart Association at 516-450-9123.

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Consolo, Aquino and Ferrer Help Expand Turkish Cultural Center

Published in: Mann Report – February 15, 2012

The leasing team of faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, and Joseph A. Aquino, Executive Vice President, along with Dawn R. Ferrer, of Prudential Douglas Elliman has arranged a new midtown Manhattan facility for the Turkish Cultural center at 56 West 45th street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

The leasing team of faith Hope Consolo, Chairman, and Joseph A. Aquino, Executive Vice President, along with Dawn R. Ferrer, of Prudential Douglas Elliman has arranged a new midtown Manhattan facility for the Turkish Cultural center at 56 West 45th street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.

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The Transform: Chez Larry

Published in: The New York Observer – February 15, 2012

“It makes total sense,” retail broker Faith Hope Consolo of Prudential Douglas Elliman said of the hunger for more eateries on the Upper East Side. “It’s in great need up there. Sant Ambroeus can’t hold everything together. And have to ever been to Via Quaddrono? You can’t even get in the place.”

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Anatomy of a Deal: The Women Driving Today’s Deals

Published in: Greenpearl New York – February 15, 2012

Join Faith Hope Consolo, preeminent retail consultant and Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Retail Group and other industry experts as they discuss “Anatomy of a Deal: The Women Driving Today’s Deals”, a special panel hosted by Greenpearl New York When: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Where: McGraw-Hill Conference Center 1221 Avenue of the Americas New York City. To register: http://rewomensforum.com/register

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Realty Check: Scary Twilight Zoning

Published in: New York Post – February 14, 2012

Right now, Broadway and the avenues comprise one of the city’s healthiest retail markets, with few vacancies and Broadway asking rents in the 70s as high as $300 a square foot, according to Prudential Douglas Elliman’s Faith Hope Consolo.

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Consolo Wins Prudential Legend Award

Published in: Citybiz – February 12, 2012

Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group has been given Prudential Real Estate Legend Award.

The honor is bestowed on the company's top one percent producers who have achieved the Chairman's Circle for more than five consecutive years.

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Brooklyn Brokers Nab Most Transactions Awards

Published in: The Real Deal - February 10, 2012 – February 10, 2012

The top retail and commercial award by commission went to the Faith Hope Consolo Group.

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Douglas Elliman Celebrates Its Talented NYC Agents

Published in: Citybiz – February 10, 2012

The Top Retail and Commercial Award by Highest GCI went to The Faith Hope Consolo Group. Faith Hope Consolo and Joseph Aquino of The Faith Hope Consolo Group were also recipients of the Pinnacle Award.

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