In a real estate war eerily reminiscent of the Burger King–McDonalds skirmishes (albeit one less soaked in abattoir blood), Staples has signed a 15-year, 3,000-square-foot lease just down the block from a FedEx store, according to landlord Craig Nassi. Coincidence? Unlikely. Winick Realty Group repped Mr. Nassi, owner of the …
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