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Spaced Out: Tight availability shifts leverage back to landlords
Low availability, rising construction costs and geopolitical uncertainty are constraining the process of opening new stores.
Japan's Pepper Lunch leverages tech platform for U.S. site selection
A Japan-based fast-casual restaurant is using technology to expand its U.S. footprint.

Uber hosts Instagram page, annual deals event for loyalty members

The Uber One paid subscription membership program is offering a new social media perk and hosting a targeted cross-promotional campaign.
At Home CEO to step down; search on for new chief

The chief executive of At Home Group Inc. is leaving after two years on the job.
Lowe’s expands MrBeast partnership to kids’ rewards program

Lowe’s Companies Inc. is involving its most famous creator in its recently launched initiative for young customers.
Colliers: Strip center retail pricing increased 5% year over year

With tight availability, demand is growing for grocery-anchored and necessity-based retail real estate.
Class action suit seeks consumer tariff refunds from Amazon

A new lawsuit alleges Amazon is placing good standing with the Trump Administration over reimbursing consumers for charging them "unlawful" tariff costs.
Study: Family Dollar closed ‘at least’ 350 stores in past 10 months — here’s where

An analysis of recent Family Dollar store closings reveals the states that are taking the heaviest hits.
Survey: AI trust lags for decision making among CRE execs

Commercial real estate professionals are using artificial intelligence on a consistent basis – but not when it comes to the decision making process.
West Marine files for bankruptcy; to ‘rationalize’ footprint

The nation’s largest retailer of boating and marine supplies has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as its looks to restructure its debt and lease obligations.