Empty Stores for Retailers Near Trump Tower

Total Retail‘s Take: The increased security and protesters are creating a huge problem at the start of the holiday season. Tiffany’s was forced to cancel its annual holiday window unveiling event, and the store's main entrance on Fifth Avenue has been closed since the election. The retail stores in the area, including Abercrombie & Fitch, Henri Bendel and Polo Ralph Lauren, bring tourists from all over the world and generate millions of dollars in taxes for the city every year. They're also paying hefty rents for their prime locations, so Mayor de Blasio might want to support them a bit more.