— By Mark Damiani of CBRE — Los Angeles has always been a market that requires conviction. Recent headlines have tested that conviction, but institutional capital continues to look through short-term noise and focus on long-term fundamentals. By that measure, Los Angeles remains one of the most structurally advantaged retail markets in the United States, defined by scale, supply constraints and global relevance. The market today is not without challenges, but fundamentals are stabilizing and capital is re-engaging following a meaningful repricing cycle. A Global Gateway with Structural Advantages Greater Los Angeles is one of the largest retail markets in the country, with about 378 million square feet of inventory. It benefits from a diverse economic base, significant tourism, and a consumer profile that spans both necessity and luxury spending. At the same time, new supply remains extremely limited. Total deliveries in 2025 were negligible relative to the size of the market, continuing a multi-year trend of underdevelopment. Entitlements, construction costs and land availability remain significant barriers, particularly in infill locations. This combination of scale and scarcity continues to underpin long-term investment theses for institutional capital. Leasing Fundamentals: Stabilization with Positive Momentum Leasing fundamentals across LA have proven more resilient than broader narratives …
