LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today Caruso Affiliated, one of the largest, privately held real estate development companies in the U.S., and innovative transportation platform Uber Technologies, announced an unprecedented holiday season partnership. Guests who shop at Caruso Affiliated’s award-winning shopping, dining and lifestyle destinations, The Grove in Los Angeles and The Americana at Brand in Glendale, will receive a first-class amenity of complimentary Uber rides to its properties, commencing Friday, Nov. 28 (Black Friday) through Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve).
“Our partnership with Uber is a first of its kind for our industry. We are stepping out of our traditional parking model, and instead, bringing guests to our property in a seamless style that gives them back the gift of time,” stated Rick J. Caruso, founder and chief executive officer of Caruso Affiliated. Caruso also added, "I want to create an elevated and more convenient experience for our guests, letting them know I care about them."
Complimentary UberBLACK rides will be provided to any guest visiting The Grove and/or The Americana at Brand, and guests who spend $450 or more will be upgraded to a free round-trip. Guests will have the option to use this special offer as often as they'd like throughout the holiday season.
“We are excited to partner with a forward-thinking company such as Caruso Affiliated to create a wonderful, relaxing shopping experience for its guests this holiday season,” stated Eyal Gutentag, Los Angeles general manager of Uber.
The Uber partnership has potential expansion for the future, offering guests a new way to travel to Caruso Affiliated properties. For more information, open or download the Uber app, or call Concierge Services at (323) 900-8080. Promotion is available while supplies last.
About Caruso Affiliated
Caruso Affiliated is one of the largest, privately held real estate development companies in the U.S., achieving a 20% compound annual growth rate for the past 20 years. All of its properties are distinguished by a unique combination of architectural and design excellence, an unparalleled guest experience and a dedication to serving the local community – transforming them into central gathering places for residents and tourists alike. Its premier retail, residential and mixed-use properties welcome millions of people annually, and two of its marquee properties, The Grove and The Americana at Brand, rank in Shopping Center Today’s list of the top 15 shopping centers around the world, based on sales per square foot, 75% above the industry norm. The Grove also ranks as #2 on Fortune’s: 10 highest sales-generating shopping centers in the U.S. list.
In addition to The Grove and The Americana at Brand, and the luxury residential 8500 Burton Way, Caruso Affiliated develops, owns and manages a growing portfolio of world-class properties and has more than one million square feet of high-quality retail, mixed-use, and hospitality assets under various stages of development, redevelopment and construction. With its eyes toward street-front positioning and design that taps into the organic way people live their lives, Caruso Affiliated is currently investing more than one billion dollars in new projects, including a five-star resort in Montecito, a mixed-use luxury residential building in the heart of Los Angeles, reinventing an entire retail street in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood and to be announced plans for a large swath of property in Carlsbad. For more information, visit www.CarusoAffiliated.com.
About Uber
Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through its platform, Uber makes cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more small business opportunities for drivers. From Uber’s founding in 2009 to its launches in over 226 cities in 45 countries today, Uber’s rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer. www.Uber.com.