Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

Marc Perlof • January 10, 2025
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H&M set to leave the Third Street Promenade


Posts have appeared on the social media platform Nextdoor showing a sign placed on the windows of the popular high street clothing store, H&M, stating that it's closing on Saturday January 11 and the Daily Press can confirm that this is indeed correct.

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Albertsons ‘more reactive than proactive’ in future buyer search


Albertsons Companies posted strong earnings in its third-quarter financial report Wednesday, beating analyst earnings expectations and announcing plans to cut spending by $1.5 billion over the next three years. 

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Legendary Italian sandwich shop, All’antico Vinaio, coming to downtown


All’antico Vinaio, a rapidly growing chain of sandwich shops that originated in Italy in 1991, is preparing to open a new location at 316 Santa Monica Blvd, formally the site of Trejo's Tacos.

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US retail sales rose 3.8% this holiday season


Consumers were motivated by deals with last minute purchases accounting for 10% of all holiday spending, per Mastercard.

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Neighborhood Shopping Centers: A National Retail Revival


Neighborhood shopping centers are regaining investor interest, thanks to rising occupancy rates and a limited supply.

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Done Deal: Big Lots closes sale to Gordon Brothers Retail Partners


Big Lots has completed a deal that will save up to 400 of its approximate 950 stores from going out of business.

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BurgerFi acquired by Savvy Sliders


A fast-growing Michigan-based restaurant chain has made a new acquisition.

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Why 2025 Promises Even Bigger Things for Dutch Bros


A technology unlock has set the stage for growth on multiple fronts.

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IKEA Opens Small Format Store in Arcadia


IKEA has just opened its first ever small-format store in the Los Angeles market, an 11,000-square-foot retail shop in Arcadia.

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