Faith Hope Consolo

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.

Macy's Early Holiday Gift: Strong 3Q Earnings

The retailer is so optimistic, it has announced it will add three new stores, including one at the Bay Plaza Shopping Center in the Bronx that is scheduled to open in 2014.

Faith Hope Consolo, an analyst with Prudential Douglass Elliman, said the expansion in the Bronx is long overdue. "I think the Bronx has seen a lot of change. I think you've got very important developments going there, easy transportation, and Macy's is expanding in a back yard where they've done well," she said.

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.

Economy News - Holiday shoppers,
Start Your (New Car) Engines

In the end, today's retails sales bodes well for a solid if not spectacular, rise in holiday spending. Consolo says the big question centers on promotion spending in advance of the season: Will retailers end up promoting themselves out of profits?

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.

Marketplace Report: Unconvinced -
Consumers Don't Believe In Recovery

We spoke with retail analyst and real estate dealer Faith Hope Consolo; she said consumers see plenty of problems with the economy, all of which are affecting confidence and, by extension, consumption.

Consolo pointed to one bright spot: the luxury market. She said that this small percentage of American consumers is doing fine - agreeing that this again points to growing income inequality in the U.S. - but she says even the rich consumer has changed behavior.

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.

Marketplace Morning Report: Pop-up Stores

When vacant store-fronts became an epidemic across the country in recent years, many retailers opted for temporary, pop-up versions of their stores. Now, that pop-up bubble may have burst.

Faith Hope Consolo: There was a lot of vacant space and they had an opportunity to fill those spaces at very nominal cost. But that's not what it's about today.

Nordstrom Opens Charity Store In Soho
Under New Name

Some analysts questioned how much value Nordstrom will get out of a store that doesn't openly connect itself to its parent, but retail specialist Faith Hope Consolo, with Prudential Douglass Elliman said it will strengthen the brand in New York. "I think it's a brilliant marketing move," she said. Consolo said it will give shoppers an excuse to splurge, and to venture away from trusted New York mainstays like Saks and Barney's. Everybody wants to feel philanthropic, everybody wants to give back," she said. "So people will say, 'I want to shop there, it's helping others.'"

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 Borders' liquidation
could mean for competitors

What about the vacant 20,000 square foot superstores left behind? Some expect Borders' real estate could be more attractive than its books. Faith Hope Consolo follows commercial real estate for Prudential Douglas Elliman.

Faith Hope Consolo: Many of Borders' locations are very well-positioned. She says several furniture and clothing stores are shopping for more space.

Consolo: Urban Outfitters has been on a massive expansion all over the country.

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.

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.

Recon Recap

The renowned retail expert Ms. Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglass Elliman Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division, discusses the ICSC's Recon 2011 Global Conference with Howard Kline from Commercial Real Estate Radio.

Faith Hope Consolo Speaks on the Retail Market

The renowned retail expert Ms. Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglass Elliman Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division, discusses the retail market with Howard Kline from Commercial Real Estate Radio.

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.

Monthly Retail Sales

The renowned retail expert Ms. Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglass Elliman Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division, discusses the monthly retail sales numbers with Wall Street Journal Radio business reporter Jim Chesko.

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.

Marketplace: Is Wal-Mart Planning To Expand
Into The New York City's Market?

Retail expert Faith Hope Consolo, Chairman of Prudential Douglas Elliman's Retail Leasing, Marketing and Sales Division and National Public Radio reporter Janet Babin discuss the recent reports on possible Wal-Mart's expansion into the New York City's market.

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.