Amazon moved closer to stepping out of cyberspace after signing a lease for space across from the Empire State Building that could be the location for a planned brick-and-mortar storefront. It was reported back in October that the online retail corporation was looking to open a physical store in New York City. On Thursday, Vornado Realty Trust issued a press release  stating that Amazon had inked a 17-year lease on a 470,000 square-foot space near Herald Square. Offline: Amazon signed a lease for office and retail space across the street from the Empire State Building this week The 12-story building is currently home to storefronts for clothing brands Express and Mango.
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The company that defined Internet retail inked a 17-year deal for office and retail space near Herald Square
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The Wall Street Journal reported in October the company planned to open a storefront
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Reported plans were to open a distribution hub where customers could pick up and return merchandise bought online
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Amazon rolled out a food truck-style mobile store that has been spotted in Brooklyn and Manhattan this year
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Still, at least one person that spoke to the paper stated that plans could change for the @placeholder retail giant.