Microsoft shops for N.Y. retail space

C|Net | at | by Mike

Microsoft is looking at retail space once again, apparently with ambitions to create a high-visibility, showcase store.

The software giant is inquiring about retail space in New York's Times Square, a much larger stage than its previous venue in San Francisco, according to real estate brokers.

One place it has been trolling is the 1 Times Square building, said Jeffrey Roseman, a broker with Newmark Retail, the agent for the building.

Roseman, who in the last three months has started to market the property, noted Microsoft approached his company about leasing the space.