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New York City's Mercantile Mayhem

Nina Roberts

A newsletter about the survival of NYC's independent businesses: immigrant-owned, storefront retail and CPGs.

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Latest Issues

NYC’s Mercantile Mayhem: a Massive Potluck, The Goods Mart Reopens in Brooklyn, Pushback Against Mamdani's City-Owned Grocery Stores, La Rossi Pizza Party at Slik and Malai Ice Cream in Manhattan

Welcome to another edition of Mercantile Mayhem, my newsletter about the survival of independent business in New York City. I went into paparazzi-mode over the past week as there were multiple openings, expansions and launches. It’s hearten...

5 days ago
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NYC’s Mercantile Mayhem: Immigrant Heritage Week Awards, The 'DOTransAlt' Plan to Remove More Traffic Lanes, Nordic AI Nights, Correct NYC Plant Market Date and Cevallos Brothers' Copa T-Shirt

There’s never a dull moment in the world of independent businesses in New York City. I wish I had a staff to adequately cover this vibrant sector, but for the time being, it’s just me.

THE IMMIGRANT HERITAGE WEEK AWARDS

The Accompany Cap...

15 days ago
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NYC’s Mercantile Mayhem: Berber Street Food Returns, Buddy Buddy on The Bowery, Queens Night Market, Grace Young at NYU, Bountiful Begonias and a Rally for Jimmy's and Commercial Rent Stabilization

Welcome to another edition of Mercantile Mayhem, the newsletter devoted to the survival of independent businesses in New York City. It’s been a whirlwind of independent business activity, so let’s get right to it.

BERBER STREET FOOD ALERT...

a month ago
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NYC’s Mercantile Mayhem: Sourmilk Yogurt, Seasonal Plant Market, New Street Vendor Book, Rumble for Dive Bar Jimmy's Corner, Succession Planning, Citarella's Picks and No Cash Luckin Coffee

Hello everyone and welcome to another Mercantile Mayhem. Thank you for your interest in the survival of independent businesses. En masse, these business owners—who I consider to be somewhat subversive and rebellious individuals—might be our...

a month ago
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NYC’s Mercantile Mayhem: Spunto Thin Crust Pizza on The Bowery, Made in NYC Week, Immigrant-Owned Business Stats, Future Fund Loans, Big Green Curry and Pulling Cookies Off Whole Foods Shelves

This newsletter has many short stories, notices and links to articles about independent businesses in New York City—and one beyond but it’s relevant.

SPUNTO RELOCATES TO THE BOWERY IN MID-APRIL

Imagine my delight, as a massive thin crust...

2 months ago
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    I'm a journalist/photographer in NYC covering mercantile mayhem with an emphasis on immigrant-owned businesses.

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