Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

Marc Perlof • December 6, 2024
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Off-price retailers aren’t too worried about tariffs


Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.

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Pizza Hut Unveils New Prototype with Traditional Drive-Thru Menu


The prototype also puts more of an emphasis on the in-restaurant experience with kiosks and an open kitchen.

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7-Eleven plans slate of new Phoenix area stores


A global convenience giant is opening its first stores in Arizona in a quarter-century.

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How Sweetgreen’s Founders Reinvented Fast Food by Creating Their Own Playbook


How three college friends built a lifestyle brand that provides healthy food at scale.

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Burlington Stores to open 100 net new stores in 2025; Q3 sales rise 11%


Burlington Stores reported a solid third quarter even as warmer weather took a toll on cold weather categories, including coat sales.

Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

By Isaiah Angeles • April 25, 2025
Council wants Downtown entertainment zone to be ‘bigger, broader better’ City Council members unanimously directed staff to develop a more ambitious entertainment zone for the Third Street Promenade this week, rejecting a limited pilot program in favor of a permanent, seven-days-a-week allowance for open container alcohol consumption throughout the area.

Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

By Isaiah Angeles • April 18, 2025
The Unintended Consequences of Measure ULA We present evidence suggesting that Measure ULA has reduced higher-end real estate transactions in Los Angeles. Since Measure ULA was enacted, the odds of a Los Angeles property selling at a price above its tax threshold have fallen by as much as 50%. In raw terms, this sharp decline occurred across all types of properties, but our strongest evidence suggests it was particularly pronounced for non-single family transactions, which fell by 30-50%.

Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

By Marc Perlof • April 11, 2025
Sam’s Club in big store remodeling and expansion move Sam’s Club is ramping up its expansion along with its investments in existing stores. 
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