NJ Transit issues plea to help ease Meadowlands mega-mall traffic
New Jersey Transit issued an urgent appeal for private industry to help transport millions of people annually to a newly opened mega-mall just west of Manhattan. “It can’t take 10 years,†Diane... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
More traffic, night lights show China"s factories restart as new virus cases drop
Nearly 300 million people have gone back to work in China since the Lunar New Year break as more companies restart business and coronavirus travel restrictions ease, although many small firms are still struggling to find enough workers to run plants......»»
Malls Face Ruinous Crisis
A new study forecasts that a global coronavirus pandemic could chop mall traffic severely, leaving both owners and department store retailers in deep trouble......»»
Gwinnett CIDs partner with county on transit issues
"There is cooperation and coordination like never before. It's beyond anything that has happened in the past.".....»»
Cuomo may sue Trump over delay in traffic-congestion plan
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he may sue the federal government over its failure to approve a plan to ease traffic in Manhattan by charging motorists fees during periods of high congestion, if evidence... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Tampa officials claim CSX failed to take measures on track closures as traffic snarls around the area
City of Tampa officials are claiming rail operator CSX has shut down certain tracks without proper notice and due diligence, causing traffic issues. Tampa's Director of Transportation and Stormwater Services Vik Bhide on Wednesday said the closures a.....»»
China"s main manufacturing hubs reboot after virus shutdown
As many parts of China ease coronavirus travel curbs, main manufacturing hubs in the east and south are seeing hundreds of thousands of migrant workers returning to work and more traffic on the roads during rush hours......»»
Exclusive: Japan to further ease rules on foreign ownership of stocks: sources
Japan will add exemptions to new foreign investment restrictions for companies exposed to sensitive national security issues, government sources said, in a move aimed at keeping overseas capital in the country......»»
Exclusive: Japan to further ease rules on foreign ownership of stocks - sources
Japan will add exemptions to new foreign investment restrictions for companies exposed to sensitive national security issues, government sources said, in a move aimed at keeping overseas capital in the country......»»
American Dream mall readies for its ultimate test
Two decades in the making, the American Dream mega-mall is about to open its doors to shoppers. The question is how many will show up. The $5 billion complex next to MetLife Stadium in East... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Macy"s to close 125 stores, cut more than 2,000 jobs
Macy's Inc said on Tuesday it plans to close 125 of its least productive stores over the next three years to tackle slowing mall traffic and will slash more than 2,000 corporate jobs as a part of a cost-savings effort......»»
Can this giant New Jersey mega-mall revive retail?
On a dreary Tuesday morning shortly before Christmas, two passengers boarded the 9.30am 355 bus from New York’s Port Authority bus terminal bound for American Dream, the most ambitious new mall .....»»
American Dream: Can this New Jersey mega-mall revive retail?
On a dreary Tuesday morning shortly before Christmas, two passengers boarded the 9.30am 355 bus from New York’s Port Authority bus terminal bound for American Dream, the most ambitious new mall .....»»
Exclusive: New owner takes over site that once was slated for $400M I-Drive mega mall
Here's what's planned for the property......»»
Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg attacked each other over "wine cave" fundraisers and taking money from mega-rich donors
Chris Carlson/AP Images Sen. Elizabeth Warren and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg went after each other on campaign finance issues during Thu.....»»
Cyber Monday sales to hit record $9.2 billion, Adobe says
Cyber Monday sales in 2019 are reaching new records, as the ease of shopping on the internet beats hopping in the car to head to the mall......»»
Black Friday shoppers stay away from stores, make $7 billion-plus splurge online
U.S. shoppers made more purchases online on Black Friday than in the mall - hurting traffic and sales at brick-and-mortar stores, according to data that offered a glimpse into what is still one of the busiest shopping days of the year......»»
Transit study slated for rapidly growing Williamson County hub
The city of Franklin hopes a new transportation study will help officials prepare for a surge in traffic as billions of dollars in new mixed-use developments are built in Cool Springs. On Tuesday, the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen will dete.....»»
Transit chief bashes de Blasio"s Rockefeller Center street plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio and might not be exchanging Christmas cards this year. The transportation whiz ripped the city's holiday season plans to close streets and eliminate avenue traffic lanes around... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Black Friday darker for some retail stocks than others
The U.S. holiday shopping period kicking off on Friday may heighten Wall Street's perception of a growing divide between retailers adapting to online sales and those unable to shake their reliance on dwindling shopping mall traffic......»»
Macy"s cuts profit outlook as tourist numbers drop
Macy's Inc cut its annual profit forecast for the second time this year on Thursday, as the department store operator blamed weak international tourism, warm weather and sluggish mall traffic for the first drop in same-store sales in two years......»»