JULY
2015
ISSUE
No. 02
SHOP TALK
What's Trending?
I'm Independent

Independent retail businesses are the heart and soul of Downtown New Haven's business district. 75% of our shops are locally owned and operated. And, while many of our new enterprises are being opened by young entrepreneurs, 30% of our retailers have been here for more than 20 years. Five businesses have been in operation over 100 years...  Read More 
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WHAT'S HERE?
Retail Snapshot
Retail Sq. Ft. just completed the Q2 2015 retail inventory and district profile. Briefly, there are 343 retail spaces in downtown, with 34 vacant spaces. The district has maintained its 9.9% vacancy rate for three quarters. Read More
What's New?
Welcome to New Haven
Eight new businesses opened during the second quarter of 2015. Work Hard Dress Right, a new flagship has arrived at 127 College Street and in the process has improved and expanded the shopping experience for its customers. Previously located in West Haven, the move, according to President Brian Feury was "to be more accessible and convenient to our many New Haven-area customers... Read More  
Zoning Repeal
It's unanimous, according to a vote by the Board of Alders Legislative Committee. Section 42.1(g) is repealed from New Haven Zoning Ordinance/ Since March, RSF has been working on this effort... Read More
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Welcome to SHOP TALK, published monthly by Retail Sq. Ft. SHOP TALK discusses What's New, What's Here, What's Coming and What's Trending in Downtown New Haven's Retail Community.     
Retail Sq. Ft. @ Town Green District is ready to help with retail information and demographics, referrals, and all the resources needed to make Downtown New Haven your ideal business location. 

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