Faith Hope Consolo

Faith talks to GlobeStreet.com regarding the upcoming ICSC conference.

Faith Hope Consolo, talks to Good News about her charitable work. She was a supporter of the Georges Malaika Foundation, "The Rise of Congo: Empowering through education".

Happy Anniversary

Knowledge, expertise, results! Faith Hope Consolo and Joseph Aquino -The Go-To Team for retail leasing for more than 20 years!

1st Annual Real Estate Expo

Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of Douglas Elliman's Retail Group and industry leaders at The 1st Annual Real Estate Expo.

New Vision Could Bring Baywalk Back to Life

Artist renderings depict a complete overhaul and re-design. Faith Consolo of the New York real estate group Douglas Elliman is leading the charge to put a fresh face on this dubious venue. "It's a new day in your market. It's a completely different market with different demographics and different socio-economics than it was back when Baywalk was in operation," said Consolo.

The New St. Petersburg Pier

The new St Petersburg Pier, at the doorsteps of The Shops at St Pete. Adding millions of additional visitors to our Downtown Waterfront District. The Douglas Elliman retail team of Faith Hope Consolo and Joseph Aquino said Wednesday serve as consultants to the redevelopment The Shops at St. Pete.

NYC Real Estate Expo 2012 - Faith Hope Consolo

NYREJ's Katie Falcone with the "Queen of Retail," Faith Hope Consolo, at this year's NYC Real Estate Expo held at Columbia University.

Long Road to Recovery for South Street Seaport

What few tourists and New Yorkers come down to South Street Seaport and Pier 17 now find more boarded up shops, restaurants, and reconstruction work to look at and take pictures of in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Consolo, like other real estate experts, is closely watching how this landmark area will weather this latest storm. "People want to be optimistic. But this would be the third turn for the Seaport. It may just not happen. Who knows," Consolo said.

Your World With Neil Cavuto: Cyber Monday Sales

Cyber Monday is expected to be busiest online sales day of year. Tune in to hear Neil Cavuto and retail expert Faith Consolo comment on the outlook for retail sales during the holiday season and through 2013.

IACC 125th Anniversary Gala Dinner

Italy-America Chamber of Commerce (IACC) Board member Faith Hope Consolo, who is also Chairman of The Retail Group at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, celebrates 125 years of partnerships between the two countries.

Your World With Neil Cavuto – Hurricane Sandy & Shopping

Neil Cavuto and retail expert Faith Hope Consolo are debating whether Hurricane Sandy will add more gloom to the shopping season.

The Sailing Flagship: Indochino Pop-up Store

Faith Hope Consolo, known as the "Queen of Retail," says that the shift from online store to pop-up is motivated by a customer's need to touch, feel and experience the products for themselves.

Working Woman Report

Faith Hope Consolo, the "Queen of Retail", is the most renowned retail broker and consultant in the country, not only for her knowledge, reputation, and taste, but also for her key role in revitalizing and sculpting retail corridors across the nation and beyond. The volume, size, and distinction of her transactions, combined with her extraordinary experience in the luxury retail and real estate markets, have set a high standard among real estate specialists.

Holiday Shopping

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner and consumers should be spending as long as the price is right.

The Willis Report

Consumers Ready to Spend Despite Economy? The Retail Group Chairman Faith Consolo on the state of consumer spending as the holiday shopping season approaches.

The Cinema for Peace New York 2012 Gala Honoring Sting, Trudie Styler & The Rainforest Fund

On the occasion of the 67th General Assembly of the United Nations, Sting & Trudie Styler, founders of the Rainforest Fund, received the honorary "International Green Film Award"- a Green Oscar for the ongoing and tireless work of the Rainforest Fund - at Cinema for Peace New York 2012 Gala on September 25, 2012. Faith Hope Consolo, chairman, Douglas Elliman Real Estate was among the VIP's attending the event.

Women of Valor Tea 2012

The Greatest Gift of All is Giving, according to Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group and Co-Chair of the 2012 Women of Valor Tea to benefit the St. Francis Food Pantries & Shelters. This year's Tea attracted nearly 1,000 participants, including media celebrities Joan Lunden, Honorary Chair and Keynote Speaker, and Fox-TV's Ernie Anastos.

Tampa Bay Business Journal

"Tampa Bay Business Journal Published in: WFTS-TV ABC Action News – July 20, 2012 In this week's Tampa Bay Business Journal report, editor Alexis Muellner talks about Tampa Bay Host Committee's effort to raise $55 million, the queen of retail helping Baywalk's rebirth, and how upheaval in the media industry upheaval is creating real estate opportunities. Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of the retail leasing and sales division at Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate in New York, is working with Baywalk owner Bill Edwards on how to best achieve success when the complex re-opens under a new name."

Social Network Advertising, U.S. Retail Industry

Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of retail leasing at Prudential Douglas Elliman, talks about consumer shopping, advertising and social network sites. She speaks with Emily Chang on Bloomberg Television's "Bloomberg West."

RECon 2012: Retailer Expansion Trends

Shopping Centers Today reports on retailer expansion plans from the show floor at RECon 2012 with inputs from Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman and Joseph Aquino, Executive Vice President of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group.

Your World With Neil Cavuto – Best Buy

Best Buy has notified some customers that orders won't be filled before Christmas, not because of the weather, but because of inventory shortages. Toys R Us had a similar situation a few years ago, and the ill will was a real problem the next year - that's probably where their real trouble will lie. Those people affected this year will look elsewhere (amazon, most likely) next year. No numbers about how many people are affected.

Video Highlights for TRD's 2011 Forum

Real estate heavyweights debated on stage, while The Real Deal checked in with others pros on the state of the market.

In attendance were Faith Hope Consolo, chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's retail leasing and sales division, Jonathan Miller, president of appraisal firm Miller Samuel and Andrew Barrocas, CEO of brokerage MNS, all of whom stepped outside to talk to The Real Deal about the state of the market.

Your World With Neil Cavuto – Wal-Mart Moves Black Friday Sales to Thursday

Wal-Mart is trying to boost holiday sales by starting Black Friday a little early. Neil questioned retail expert Faith Hope Consolo if this Wal-Mart deal shows desperation to the consumer and she responded, "I think they're being pro-active." She said that many other stores are going to be opening for the full day of Thanksgiving.

Consolo predicts that retail companies will do better this year in sales during the holiday season.

New York News: Disappearing Gas Station

In Manhattan, flooded with cars, vans and trucks all needing gas and repairs, places that provide those services are quickly disappearing.

Real estate experts, like Faith Hope Consolo, the head of retail leasing at Prudential Douglas Elliman, says that a corner property can be worth millions, making way, she points out, to modern new apartments and even giant retail stores.

Your World With Neil Cavuto - Wal-Mart Price-Matching Program

Retail Expert Faith Hope Consolo and Fox Business News anchor Neil Cavuto discuss the Wal-Mart Price-Matching Program.

Uniqlo's New Fifth Avenue Flagship Store

Please join Ms. Faith Hope Consolo on tour of Fifth Avenue as she discusses the new store openings with Georgia Gallavin, News Reporter for Fuji TV, Japan.

New Yorker Of The Week: Concert Organizer Provides Hope

"Her heart is a philanthropic heart. Her heart is based in culture and reaching people all over the world," says Faith Hope Consolo of the September Concert Foundation

Your World With Neil Cavuto: Retail Sales

Cavuto: And my next guest is right, and she knows this whole retail world better than anyone I know. Faith Hope Consolo says that's kind of going to be a theme, right? People are really looking for a reason to have to buy something, right?

Faith Hope Consolo, "Queen of Retail": Well, they're being conservative. You know, Neil, I think that everybody has a new normal. I said this before. Everybody is looking for a sale or a bargain. But there is still that consumer, and that's going to shop, no matter what. They're shopping their bank balance. And the others are being very careful.

Your World With Neil Cavuto: Back-to-School Sales

Neil Cavuto: Before hitting the books, back to school shoppers hit with hikes. Retailers are facing rising costs. A lot of them are hiking their prices 10 percent across the board, we're told. But real estate analyst extraordinaire Faith Hope Consolo is reading the writing on the chalk board. She says that inflation is going to put a big dent on retailers, beyond just this back-to-school season. She has been predicting a lot of the problems they're having. Faith, what are these guys going to do?

Faith Hope Consolo, Retail Analyst: Well, they had to slash prices. The promotions are going to be incredible. And they're depending on some of the new products. But I think what is going to save the retailers is that the inventories are very lean.

Cavuto: They're not going to be caught with a lot of stuff?

Consolo: No, no. This is not going to be like three years ago. That market taught them very well. They are depending on some electronic sales, because there is always a new product.

Disputed Brooklyn Lot
Only One Potential Site for Walmart

An empty lot in East New York, Brooklyn has gotten plenty of attention, as the center of the city's Walmart debate and the focus of rumored discussions between the mega retailer and Related Companies, one of New York's biggest developers.

But the focus should not necessarily just be at that one location. "They just have to open one door, and the rest will be a floodgate," said Faith Hope Consolo of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

What's Cooking in Real Estate with
Faith Hope Consolo - June 15

Join Us on Wednesday, June, 15 for a Private Screening of Whats Cooking in Real Estate? Time 5pm Venue Taj II Lounge located at 48 W 21s Street in New York, NY You Must Register Online atREcooks.com What’s Cooking in Real Estate is a unique synergy of high powered networking and content driven video production. Every month, Real Estate Celebrities are joined with a live studio audience, which consist of handpicked industry insiders to discuss specific market trends while preparing delectable dishes. The goal is to stimulate the Real Estate Industry by delivering up to date information on an unparalleled platform.

Faith Hope Consolo / Prudential Douglas Elliman - Making It in New York City - July 6

In New York, the saying goes "if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere." For many entrepreneurs, it's a dream to open a business in the Big Apple, but the market is admittedly unlike any other. Faith Hope Consolo discusses what it means to make it in New York.

Your Business

Faith Hope Consolo knows how to run a successful Manhattan retail store because she is one of the city's top real estate agents.

Luxury Retail Leasing is Very Active

LAS VEGAS-Luxury retail leasing is very strong right now, says Joseph Aquino, an executive vice president with Prudential Douglas Elliman. He spoke here with Ian Ritter at the recent ICSC RECon show.

Women Leading Real Estate Families Visit NYCREW

We all know that women are the nucleus that hold families together, but what about in the largest Real Estate families? Thanks to Judy Networks amazing connections, Live Open House was able to feature NYCREWs standout event, end “Women Leading Real Estate Families Visit NYCREW”. The panel stunned the audience with genuine answers to some tough questions from Faith Hope Consolo.

Sokol Media Honors Women in Real Estate

Lori Sokol, owner of Sokol Media held a classy, standout event on Park Avenue honoring some of Real Estates top women. Some of the honorees include Faith Hope Consolo (Chairman, Retail Leasing and Sales Division Prudential.

Your World With Neil Cavuto
Holiday Sales Stay Strong in December

Faith Hope Consolo and Fox Business News anchor Brian Sullivan discuss holiday sales:
“The consumer is tired of not shopping and is buying everything - from discount to luxury. It is going to be a jolly Christmas. We are predicting it is going to be the best Christmas since 2005”, said Faith Hope Consolo, retail expert of Prudential Douglas Elliman.

Bloomberg TV – November 11, 2010
Business News In The Loop
Retailers Increase Pop-Ups

Bloomberg TV Business News Anchor Monica Bertran discusses the new retail market trends with The Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division, Faith Hope Consolo. "Rather than a panic-driven necessity, sophisticated retailers are perceiving pop-up stores as a way to test a product or a location Chico's Soma Intimates, for example, is using popup locations to test certain markets and malls. Seasonal retailers, such as Halloween chains and Toys R Us, of course have always opened popup or temporary locations for their particular holiday," says Consolo.

The Vintage Fashion Show

Martha takes us inside Roundabout Couture, an upscale consignment shop in Manhattan with guest: Laurie Perrin, owner of Roundabout Couture. Laurie Perrin recently opened the SoHo location at 115 Mercer Street after operating Roundabout locations in and around New York City for several years.

The new Roundubout store at 115 Mercer Street store was leased by Faith Hope Consolo and Joseph Aquino of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Group.

The Faithful Fashionista - August 22

In this week's episode, California Dreaming has come to midtown with Who.A.U., and we'll check out the surf-inspired brand that's outfitting young and hip New Yorkers. We'll peruse the store's walls of effortlessly cool rugby shirts, vintage-inspired ruffle shirtdresses, colorful madras shorts, and you'll think you've found a beach paradise in the heart of Manhattan.

The Faithful Fashionista - August 15

This week, we start in Soho to marvel at the magical mosaics of SICIS, an Italian company that brings this ancient art into all forms of contemporary interior design. Our next stop will be a midtown center of serenity, Susan Ciminelli's Day Spa & Salon, where we will discover how botanicals and other natural ingredients can heal the skin and bring out inner beauty.

The Faithful Fashionista – August 8
WPIX Metro Residential

This week, we're Brooklyn-bound, down under the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO. Representatives of Two Trees Management, the pioneers who helped reinvent this neighborhood, are introducing us to some of the finest taste-makers here. First up is Journey's fine and unique home furnishings from around the world. We'll visit the ultimate collection of apparel style-makers at Zoe, followed by an art education at Smack Mellon Gallery's latest exhibit. And we will literally find great taste with the sweet treats at Dewey's Candy.

The Faithful Fashionista WPIX TV Metro Residential - August 1, 2010 Episode 3

Please join Faith Hope Consolo for the third edition of “The Faithful Fashionista” on WPIX’s popular TV series Metro Residential. On this week’s episode she visits two very special Madison Avenue gems: MonnaLisa, marvelous children’s wear; and art of walking Arche Shoes, where comfort meets fashion.

Shop Now for Christmas

Watch Faith on Your World With Neil Cavuto on the Fox News Channel reporting on Christmas Sales.