Times Square news and trends

Hilton Times Square Closure Bruises NYC Tourism Rebound
Travel Payments // September 03, 2020

It sounds so nice they had to name it twice: New York, New York. These days, however, America’s biggest and arguably most vibrant city — a tourist magnet and concomitant revenue engine unmatched on the continent — is facing a long road to recovery. The...

Today In Payments: Hilton Times Square To Close; PayPal Launches iZettle Food & Drink In...
News // September 03, 2020

In today’s top news, the Hilton Times Square is closing, and PayPal launched iZettle Food & Drink in the U.K. Plus, Airbnb rejected William Ackman’s blank-check offer to go public. Hilton Hotel In Times Square To Close The Hilton Times Square is the latest victim...

Target To Open Small-Format Store In Times Square
Retail // December 05, 2019

Target has announced that it is going to open a new location in Times Square in New York City by 2022, according to a report by CNBC. The store will be one of Target’s “small-format” stores, which can be as small as about one-third the...

A Night To Remember With A Price Tag To Forget
International // December 30, 2017

Ah, another year come and gone. Many people are looking ahead to the new year with hope, while others are simply happy to say goodbye to the old one. But whether 2017 was kind or cruel, one thing is for sure: New Year’s Eve will...

Interviews & Exclusives
A Night To Remember With A Price Tag To Forget

December 30, 2017
Ah, another year come and gone. Many people are looking ahead to the new year with hope, while others are simply happy to say goodbye to the old one. But whether 2017 was kind or cruel, one thing is for sure: New Year’s Eve will be one of the most celebrated nights of the year. […]

Quick Reads
Lingering Office Closures Hit Hard for Times Square Small Businesses

June 02, 2023
Small businesses in Times Square are reportedly struggling in the post-pandemic environment. While crowds have returned to the New York City neighborhood, they are smaller than they were before the pandemic, and they include a notable reduction in the numbers of office workers and tourists, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Friday (June 2). Offices that were […]

Target To Open Small-Format Store In Times Square

December 05, 2019
Target has announced that it is going to open a new location in Times Square in New York City by 2022, according to a report by CNBC. The store will...

Sharper Image Gets Back Into Brick-And-Mortar Retail, Albeit Temporarily

October 31, 2017
The Sharper Image is dipping its toe back into physical retail, according to news from CNBC. The gadget chain is opening brick-and-mortar pop-up stores in Times Square for the holiday season....

Toys “R” Us Says Bye-Bye In NYC

January 05, 2016
Last week, just days after Christmas, Toys”R”Us’ Times Square location was abuzz with activity but not for the best of reasons. Wednesday (Dec. 30) marked the last day the flagship...