Most years, we are not ready to say goodbye to summer, but this year things are different. There is the economy, there is the election, there are kids and other loved ones at home, there are restrictions on what we… Read More
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Future Vision of Online Grocery Shopping
Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story gave the wrong number of Whole Foods temporary online-only stores that have converted back to traditional stores. Four stores have converted back. There’s no salad or coffee bar at the newest… Read More
Burger King Introduces “Restaurant of Tomorrow”
The new designs dramatically improve the guest experience, Burger King says. A suspended kitchen and dining room above the drive-thru lanes will provide a 100 percent touchless experience. From Taco Bell to Sonic Drive-In to Starbucks and Shake Shack, some… Read More
Retailers Are Expanding During COVID-19
COVID-19’s toll on the retail sector has been drastic. But some retail chains have been uniquely well-positioned for a recession in which many people are spending a lot of time at home. While some retailers are closing thousands of physical… Read More
California Evictions and AB 3088
To address what is expected to be an overwhelming number of residential evictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and associated business closures, California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed Assembly Bill 3088 enacting the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief… Read More
Top 100 Convenience Store Chains of 2020
As the 2020 Convenience Store News Top 100 ranking shows, merger and acquisition activity continued to be a key trend in the industry over the past year, driving the top chains to keep a tight grasp on their titles, as… Read More
Mall Landlords Use Pop-Ups to Help Retailers
When COVID-19 forced the closures of indoor malls for a second time in California as coronavirus cases there continued to surge, some mall landlords decided it was time to take action. (States across the Sun Belt and some Midwest states… Read More
Finding Opportunities in CRE During COVID-19
Nearing the end of the earnings season, the impacts of COVID-19 and social distancing on commercial real estate during the second quarter are coming into view. Revenues, rent payments, and quarterly earnings declined sharply for hotels and retail. Digital communication… Read More
2020 Election: California’s Big-Ticket Items
California commercial real estate is keeping tabs on a number of items the state’s voters will decide come November, ranging from changing local transfer tax hikes to the groundbreaking $10B-plus “split roll” initiative. Here are state and local ballot measures… Read More
Taco Bell Unveils “Go Mobile” Restaurant
Add Taco Bell to the list of restaurants reimagining drive thru against a COVID-19 backdrop. The Yum! Brands chain Thursday unveiled a new concept it’s labeling “Taco Bell Go Mobile.” The main hook: The unit is specifically designed for customers… Read More