Whole Foods is taking over a long-vacant Yorkville storefront for a smaller neighborhood market beneath a 36-story residential tower.

Suitcase‑sized plug‑in batteries are being installed at NYC shops for free, trimming peak charges that can make up a big portion of commercial electric bills.

H&M will eliminate 76 corporate roles at its Fifth Avenue office as the company continues store closures and an organizational reshuffle. The moves follow recent public filings and a WARN notice.

Jonathan Bock resigned as co‑CEO of Blackstone’s private‑credit fund on July 20; Brad Marshall will run BCRED alone as the vehicle deals with heavy redemption requests.

UK fandom retailer House of Spells will open a 20,000‑sq‑ft Times Square flagship on July 29, promising immersive sets, late hours and rare collectibles.

A New York buyer says StubHub hid its CEO’s ties to a mass ticket reseller while marketing itself as a fan marketplace. The proposed class action seeks more than $5 million and asks the court to force disclosures.

Goldman Sachs says equities now make up a larger share of U.S. household wealth than homes for the first time since World War II, shifting the wealth effect toward stocks. The move concentrates both upside and downside in public markets.

Bala Cynwyd's Pep Boys will join Mavis' network after an approximately $700M sale, though Icahn will keep much of the property behind the brand.

Fifth Avenue Record Shop in Park Slope has closed after 58 years, its storefront stripped and shelves emptied. The longtime vinyl shop struggled with rent hikes and post-pandemic losses.

Kiehl’s signed a 10-year lease for 1,350 sq ft at 193 Bedford Ave; the bi-level shop replaces Dr. Martens and is set to open Fall 2026.

Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly in New Jersey, alleging false advertising over weight‑loss ads and asking a court to force withdrawal and corrective advertising.

Capital One is moving Discover card accounts onto its platform; some customers could switch as soon as July 27. Expect most terms to stay the same, but update autopay and saved cards.

Panasonic recalled its NB‑G200 FlashXpress toaster ovens after regulators found the power‑cord insulation may be insufficient. Affected units were sold at Amazon, Costco and Panasonic's store.