Halloween may fall on October 31, but for retailers, spooky season is arriving earlier than ever. Pumpkins are appearing on shelves while temperatures are still climbing, seasonal collections are dropping before students head back to school and consumers are increasingly treating Halloween less like a single-day celebration and more like the beginning of the fall… Read more »
95,416-square-foot retail center reinforces belief in Southern California’s fundamentals LOS ANGELES, CA — Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, has acquired Peninsula Marketplace, a 95,416-square-foot, Ralphs-anchored shopping center in Huntington Beach, California. The property is 99% leased and extremely well-located in an affluent Orange County neighborhood. The acquisition comes as Southern California’s… Read more »
Leasing momentum reflects continued demand across Sunbelt portfolio LOS ANGELES – Westwood Financial (“the company”), a leading necessity-based retail real estate investment firm, announced year-to-date operational results for the six months ended June 30, 2026.H1 2026 Leasing Highlights Include: “Retailer demand across all our markets, particularly in high-growth Sunbelt regions, is increasing competition and limiting… Read more »
Acquisition underscores firm’s long-term commitment to the DFW market FORT WORTH, TEXAS (July 30, 2026) — Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, has expanded its Dallas–Fort Worth portfolio with the acquisition of South Town Crossing II in Burleson, Texas. This Target-shadow-anchored center adjoins South Town Crossing I, which has been part of… Read more »
The U.S. coffee industry didn’t just expand over the past two decades; it redefined what growth means in the category. In the early 2000s, the industry generated approximately $11 billion in annual revenue across roughly 20,000 locations. By 2025, that figure has grown to $74.3 billion across approximately 77,500 locations. The implication is more telling… Read more »
Westwood Financial | Market Perspective Same Pie, Different Economics: How Demand Is Shifting Within the Pizza Category Westwood Financial | Market Perspective The U.S. pizza market has remained structurally stable over the past decade, with total unit count holding between approximately 70,000 and 75,000 locations. While the category is often perceived as expanding due to… Read more »
AI Infrastructure Investment and Retail Ripple Effects: A Phoenix Perspective The conversation around artificial intelligence investment has been dominated by the digital layer, chips, models, compute, and capital. What receives less attention is where that investment physically lands, and what it sets in motion when it does. The jobs it creates, the people it attracts,… Read more »
Dual-anchored center in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is 100% leased Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, announced today the sale of Kingsbury Center, a 53,910-square-foot retail center situated in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and within the vibrant Clybourn Corridor Shopping District. The property is dual-anchored by Sky Zone and PetSmart, which occupy… Read more »
Leading neighborhood retail owner relocates its offices to Glenridge Springs ATLANTA — Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, today announces the firm has relocated its Atlanta headquarters to Sandy Springs. Last fall, Westwood acquired the 20,001-square-foot retail component of Glenridge Springs. The acquisition underscores the firm’s continued push into affluent, high-growth markets throughout… Read more »
At the heart of Westwood’s Old Town Shopping Center lies a beacon of wellness, CYL Infrared Studio – Sauna + Lymphatics. Since 2019, this family-operated health and wellness haven has been transforming the community’s approach to self-care. With a commitment to innovation and community engagement, CYL Infrared Studio has become a cornerstone of holistic well-being…. Read more »
Halloween may fall on October 31, but for retailers, spooky season is arriving earlier than ever. Pumpkins are appearing on shelves while temperatures are still climbing, seasonal collections are dropping before students head back to school and consumers are increasingly treating Halloween less like a single-day celebration and more like the beginning of the fall… Read more »
95,416-square-foot retail center reinforces belief in Southern California’s fundamentals LOS ANGELES, CA — Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, has acquired Peninsula Marketplace, a 95,416-square-foot, Ralphs-anchored shopping center in Huntington Beach, California. The property is 99% leased and extremely well-located in an affluent Orange County neighborhood. The acquisition comes as Southern California’s… 
Leasing momentum reflects continued demand across Sunbelt portfolio LOS ANGELES – Westwood Financial (“the company”), a leading necessity-based retail real estate investment firm, announced year-to-date operational results for the six months ended June 30, 2026.H1 2026 Leasing Highlights Include: “Retailer demand across all our markets, particularly in high-growth Sunbelt regions, is increasing competition and limiting… 
Acquisition underscores firm’s long-term commitment to the DFW market FORT WORTH, TEXAS (July 30, 2026) — Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, has expanded its Dallas–Fort Worth portfolio with the acquisition of South Town Crossing II in Burleson, Texas. This Target-shadow-anchored center adjoins South Town Crossing I, which has been part of… 
The U.S. coffee industry didn’t just expand over the past two decades; it redefined what growth means in the category. In the early 2000s, the industry generated approximately $11 billion in annual revenue across roughly 20,000 locations. By 2025, that figure has grown to $74.3 billion across approximately 77,500 locations. The implication is more telling… 
Westwood Financial | Market Perspective Same Pie, Different Economics: How Demand Is Shifting Within the Pizza Category Westwood Financial | Market Perspective The U.S. pizza market has remained structurally stable over the past decade, with total unit count holding between approximately 70,000 and 75,000 locations. While the category is often perceived as expanding due to… 
AI Infrastructure Investment and Retail Ripple Effects: A Phoenix Perspective The conversation around artificial intelligence investment has been dominated by the digital layer, chips, models, compute, and capital. What receives less attention is where that investment physically lands, and what it sets in motion when it does. The jobs it creates, the people it attracts,… 
Dual-anchored center in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood is 100% leased Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, announced today the sale of Kingsbury Center, a 53,910-square-foot retail center situated in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and within the vibrant Clybourn Corridor Shopping District. The property is dual-anchored by Sky Zone and PetSmart, which occupy… 
Leading neighborhood retail owner relocates its offices to Glenridge Springs ATLANTA — Westwood Financial, a leading retail real estate investment firm, today announces the firm has relocated its Atlanta headquarters to Sandy Springs. Last fall, Westwood acquired the 20,001-square-foot retail component of Glenridge Springs. The acquisition underscores the firm’s continued push into affluent, high-growth markets throughout… 
At the heart of Westwood’s Old Town Shopping Center lies a beacon of wellness, CYL Infrared Studio – Sauna + Lymphatics. Since 2019, this family-operated health and wellness haven has been transforming the community’s approach to self-care. With a commitment to innovation and community engagement, CYL Infrared Studio has become a cornerstone of holistic well-being….