Center for an Urban Future
@nycfuture.bsky.social
NYC-based think tank focused on creating a stronger & more inclusive economy in New York City, and expanding economic mobility for all New Yorkers.
Overall, the number of chain stores in NYC declined by 1.3% over the past year, the 5th time in 7 years with a net decline in chains. Food chains increased by 1.6%.
December 18, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Overall, the number of chain stores in NYC declined by 1.3% over the past year, the 5th time in 7 years with a net decline in chains. Food chains increased by 1.6%.
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Restaurants have become increasingly vital to NYC’s storefront landscape. As one indication of this, 20 years ago NYC had 102,000 more jobs in retail trade than in restaurants. Today, 30,000 more people are employed in restaurants.
November 15, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Restaurants have become increasingly vital to NYC’s storefront landscape. As one indication of this, 20 years ago NYC had 102,000 more jobs in retail trade than in restaurants. Today, 30,000 more people are employed in restaurants.