Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

Marc Perlof • November 1, 2024
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Council Changes Zoning Rules to Enliven Downtown


The City Council Tuesday night paved the way for a more dynamic Downtown by unanimously approving updates to the City's zoning rules to allow everything from animated signs to game arcades.

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Starbucks scales back new store plans to focus on reversing sales drop


New CEO looks at renovations in pledging ‘fundamental’ change for embattled coffee chain.

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More Big Lots leases hit auction block as store closings soar


Stalking horse buyer lands $765 million to acquire chain out of bankruptcy

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Sprouts Farmers Market does not lose any speed in Q3


Sprouts Farmers Market appears to be not slowing down anytime soon..

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TGI Fridays' closings could make some prime real estate available in tight retail market


Struggling eatery chain grapples with inflation and customers trimming spending.

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Fast-rising bank expands with new Santa Monica branch

Poppy Bank, named one of the fastest growing banks in the nation by the Inc. 5000 list, the branch at 2729 Wilshire Blvd welcomed the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, a ceremony also attended by several Poppy Bank executives.

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7-Eleven to build 500 ‘food forward’ stores between 2025 and 2027

7-Eleven has big plans for its new store format.

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Clippers and Rams owners come out against Inglewood people mover, as $2.4-billion project falters


Plans for a 1.7-mile proposed people mover that would drop Los Angeles rail riders off at the foot of SoFi Stadium have been upended after South Bay cities voted down a request for $493 million more to build the project, putting into jeopardy $1 billion of federal funding.

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How Chuck E. Cheese is Appealing to the Next Generation of Guests

The brand received a $350 million investment to revamp its fun centers.

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Smaller is better: Sprouts Farmers Market finds success in reduced store footprint


Other retailers are also leaning into smaller formats, and analysts say the trend should continue in the coming years.

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Walmart to open five new pet services centers


Walmart Inc. is expanding its veterinary services offering to new locations.

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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