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Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter point, the third rate cut since it began to lower borrowing costs in September.
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Albertsons Companies has moved to terminate its merger agreement with The Kroger Co. and has filed a lawsuit suing the grocery store giant for breach of contract.
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Among the many advantages that stores like TJX, Ross and Burlington have over mainstream retail companies: some protection from protectionism.
DECEMBER 06, 2024
SB 1103: Are You Prepared to Protect Your Retail Investments Before 2025?
California's retail real estate industry is facing major changes with State Bill 1103 (“SB 1103”), a new law set to alter commercial lease terms starting January 1, 2025.
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Same-store sales decreased 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, comprised of a decrease in company-operated same-store sales of 2.2% and a decrease in franchise same-store sales of 2.0%.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Blackstone Real Estate Partners X acquired Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (ROIC) in a $4B all-cash transaction, including debt.
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
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.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., October 24, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States (the "Company"), today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 28, 2024.
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Boise-based grocery conglomerate Albertsons Companies beat Wall Street analyst expectations with second quarter revenue and same-store sales.
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Within months, Google phones, smartwatches, home accessories, and other items will be sold from the iconic Keller Building at the corner of Third Street and Broadway in the heart of Downtown Santa Monica.
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Medical scrub maker Figs Inc. has seen its stock price soar after opening a second retail location. The Santa Monica apparel manufacturer for health care professionals said on Sept. 18 that it had opened a new retail shop in Philadelphia.
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Talk of Chick-fil-A’s international ambitions began to stir in March 2023 when CEO Andrew Cathy told The Wall Street Journal the U.S.’ third-highest earning restaurant chain would invest $1 billion to explore growth in Europe and Asia by 2025.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
We concluded that this was the right thing for the economy and the people we serve,” the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell, said, referring to the central bank’s decision to cut interest rates by half a point.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Investors hoping for swift and steep cuts may be disappointed as the U.S. central bank prepares to lower interest rates for the first time in more than four years.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
A mini golf chain, with fun and unique creative concepts, is set to open a new outpost on Third Street Promenade, according to...
JUNE 7, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Once Santa’s Monica’s signature destination for shopping and dining, the Third Street Promenade is showing its age...
JULY 26, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Sept 3 (Reuters) - Rite Aid will operate as a private company after it successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the U.S. drugstore chain said on Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
The QSR 50 is an annual ranking of limited-service restaurant companies by U.S. system-wide sales. QSR magazine collected information directly from restaurant companies from March to May 2024.
AUGUST 30, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is expanding its footprint of convenience stores in the United States through an acquisition while eyeing an even bigger deal that would create a global c-store powerhouse.
AUGUST 23, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
In a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Ohio-based discounter revealed it may shutter up to 315 stores under amended credit and loan terms.
AUGUST 12, 2024
Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap
The retailer shares how assortment, e-commerce and labor changes have helped it grow food and beverage sales by more than $8 billion since 2019.
AUGUST 16, 2024