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T&T Supermarket Opens First California Store June 18 at San Jose’s Westgate Center, Anchoring Multi-City Bay Area Push
The Richmond, B.C.-based Asian supermarket chain debuts at Federal Realty’s Westgate Center, the first of at least five planned California locations as grocery-anchored...
California Exports Climb 4.2% in March as Persian Gulf War Rattles Trade Outlook
The state’s first-quarter export gains mask deeper turbulence as fuel costs surge, Gulf shipments collapse, and California’s share of national export trade slips...
San Francisco’s Tax Code Emerges as Biggest Drag on Downtown Recovery, New Report Finds
Bay Area Council Economic Institute study shows the city’s business tax burden dwarfs peer cities, with a hypothetical tech firm paying triple what...
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Covers Dividend Third Straight Quarter as Platform Pivots Toward Data Centers and Net Lease
The $19.7 billion CRE lender posted a GAAP net loss but distributable earnings cleared the dividend hurdle, signaling that a portfolio reset built...
After 106 Years, Eddie Bauer’s Retail Exit Signals End of an Era for Mall-Based Outdoor Apparel
The Seattle outdoor brand’s third bankruptcy in two decades exposes the fragility of mid-tier retail as Catalyst Brands shutters 200 stores while pivoting...
Alexandria Real Estate Slashes Dividend 45% as Life Science Downturn Forces Strategy Shift
The pioneering life science REIT posts its fifth consecutive quarterly loss while accelerating asset sales to shore up balance sheet Alexandria Real Estate...
Tokyo Central to Open First East Bay Location as Asian Supermarket Boom Transforms Bay Area Retail Landscape
The 40,000-square-foot store joins at least seven Asian grocery chains expanding in the region, driven by demographic growth and changing retail dynamics Tokyo...
Grocer Seeks $33.2MM Exit from San Jose After Five-Year Hold
Lucky California store in San Jose’s Evergreen district tests investor appetite for single-tenant grocery assets Save Mart Supermarkets is looking to cash out...
The $200 Billion Question: Where Does Your Tariff Tax Go?
By Billy the Broker (I just want to stay anonymous) The Trump administration is crowing about collecting $200 billion in tariff revenues this year. Customs...
Commercial Real Estate Poised for Steady Recovery in 2026, Says BGO Chief Economist
After years of turbulence, the sector eyes growth amid easier monetary policy and stabilizing fundamentals The commercial real estate market is positioned for...
Replay Destinations & Mayacama Hospitality Group Bet on Luxury Hospitality with New 53-Room Mill District Hotel in Healdsburg
Alyvia, a 53-room boutique property, aims to capitalize on wine country’s evolution as developers double down on high-end accommodations Replay Destinations and Mayacama...
Meta Pioneers Mass Timber Construction for Sustainable Data Centers
Tech Giant Turns to Wood as Building Material to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2030 Meta has begun incorporating mass timber construction into...
