Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

Marc Perlof • April 5, 2024
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10 Grocery Chains Opening Dozens of New Stores in 2024

 

America has turned into something of a wonderland for grocery shoppers thanks to the mind-boggling array of stores spread throughout the country. Whether you're on the hunt for bargain bulk buys, discount groceries, extensive cheese selections, tantalizing bakery departments, or the chance to score free samples while you shop, there are a plethora of grocers in the United States to suit your needs. And in 2024, the number of grocery stores available to consumers is only growing. 

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Grocery Outlet Holding completes acquisition of United Grocery Outlet


Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. has completed its acquisition of United Grocery Outlet, the company reported on Tuesday. United Grocery Outlet is an extreme discount grocer with 40 stores and a distribution center in the Southeastern U.S.

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Superior Grocers opens 1st store in Las Vegas


California-based Superior Grocers has opened a new store in Las Vegas — the company’s first outside of California. Last week, the Santa Fe Springs, Calif.-based grocer held a grand opening for a new store on the eastern side of the Las Vegas Valley, according to a LinkedIn post from the grocer. 

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Amazon removing ‘Just Walk Out,’ installing Dash Cart at Amazon Fresh


Amazon is scaling back the use of its proprietary "Just Walk Out" frictionless checkout technology.  In an email to Chain Store Age, Amazon spokesperson Jessica Martin confirmed multiple media reports that as part of a broader effort to redesign its Amazon Fresh high-tech grocery banner, the company will remove its “Just Walk Out” frictionless, cashierless shopping technology from Amazon Fresh stores. 

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Home Depot making $18.25 billion acquisition


The Home Depot is making its biggest commitment yet to its home professional (“pro”) business. In the largest acquisition in its history, the home improvement giant has entered into an agreement to acquire SRS Distribution Inc. (SRS), a building products supply company serving the professional roofer, landscaper and pool contractor sectors. Total value of the deal (including net debt) was put at approximately $18.25 billion.

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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