Let's stay on top of retail as we gear up for Black Friday this week. Our next guest already seeing strong traffic for the first half of November, anticipates a robust holiday season. Joining us now is Tango President and CEO Steven Yalof.Great to have you back. Welcome. >> Thank you for having me back.>> So, this is kind of counter to some of the doom that we see in some of these retail stocks and reports of what's going on with the consumer. What are you seeing. >> The consumer shopping. I think the consu ...

Group 1: Retail Developments at Kansai International Airport - Kansai International Airport is introducing new retail tenants, including luxury brands Moncler and Gentle Monster, as part of the ongoing renovation of Terminal 1 [2][6] - A total of 23 new stores will be opened, featuring international luxury names such as Burberry, Loewe, Issey Miyake, Omega, and Tiffany [6] - Moncler and Gentle Monster will be making their first appearances at a Japanese airport, enhancing the luxury shopping experience [7][8] Group 2: Food and Beverage Contracts - A key food and beverage contract has been awarded to Switzerland-based Avolta, marking its entry into the Japanese market with a space of 5,400 square feet (500 square meters) [3] - Avolta will introduce four F&B concepts, including Wolfgang Puck, Crystal Jade, and Fresh by Avolta, aiming to complement the airport's existing offerings [9] - Additionally, three more F&B stores will be opened, including new concepts from Kamameshi & Matcha Tsumugi and Kobe beef steak from Kobist [10] Group 3: Airport Operations and Passenger Statistics - Kansai International Airport processed 31.8 million passengers in 2024, with 25 million being international travelers [4] - The airport is a major gateway serving the cities of Kobe, Osaka, and Kyoto, located on an artificial island in Osaka Bay [4] - The ongoing renovations are part of a phased project that began in 2021, aimed at enhancing international flight capacity and passenger experience ahead of the Osaka/Kansai Expo 2025 [5]