LAS VEGAS—In the world of retail, where trends come and go, one thing remains constant: the momentum of leasing and expansion. Brandon L. Singer, the chief executive and co-founder of MONA, a leading real estate firm, shares his optimism about the future with GlobeSt.com during the big ICSC Las Vegas retail event this week.

"We are seeing a lot of leasing momentum, and we don't foresee that will stall anytime soon. Retailers are actively expanding all over NYC–and frankly, around the country–which is refreshing and encouraging to say the least," Singer affirms.

Despite economic uncertainties, the expansion and growth in the retail industry show no signs of slowing down. Singer emphasizes that while they stay informed about economic news like everyone else, the retail sector's progress remains steady.

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Natalie Dolce

Natalie Dolce, editor-in-chief of GlobeSt.com and GlobeSt. Real Estate Forum, is responsible for working with editorial staff, freelancers and senior management to help plan the overarching vision that encompasses GlobeSt.com, including short-term and long-term goals for the website, how content integrates through the company’s other product lines and the overall quality of content. Previously she served as national executive editor and editor of the West Coast region for GlobeSt.com and Real Estate Forum, and was responsible for coverage of news and information pertaining to that vital real estate region. Prior to moving out to the Southern California office, she was Northeast bureau chief, covering New York City for GlobeSt.com. Her background includes a stint at InStyle Magazine, and as managing editor with New York Press, an alternative weekly New York City paper. In her career, she has also covered a variety of beats for M magazine, Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, FashionLedge.com, and Co-Ed magazine. Dolce has also freelanced for a number of publications, including MSNBC.com and Museums New York magazine.