Real Estate Strategic Expansion: Westwood Financial Acquires Huntington Beach’s Peninsula Marketplace for $56.2 Million October 13, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati In a significant move that underscores the enduring allure of Southern California’s high-barrier-to-entry retail market, Los Angeles-based Westwood Financial has successfully acquired the Peninsula Marketplace in Huntington Beach, California. The…
E-commerce & Retail Ikea Accelerates Circular Economy Ambitions: Major Expansion of Pre-Owned Marketplace and New Buyback Pilots October 13, 2026 Nana Muazin In a strategic move that underscores its commitment to circularity and sustainability, global furniture giant Ikea has announced a significant expansion of its peer-to-peer (P2P) pre-owned marketplace. The retailer, which…
