From City Hall,
To Ribbon Cuttings
Strategies that attract retail, revive downtowns & empower small business. Retail Strategies pairs data national chains use with real people who do the outreach. Trusted by more than 1,000 communities.
A retail leakage report (GAP Analysis) will tell you which category of retailer your community needs, and where your community dollars are escaping.
Need more retail in your community?
Targeted strategies that help communities recruit retail, activate downtowns, support small businesses, and build internal expertise.
Community Resources
The Sales Tax Report 2026
The Sales Tax Impact by Retail and Restaurants across the country
This annual report provides an in-depth analysis of more than 200 national retail and restaurant brands, offering insights for economic development professionals and city leaders.
Partnering With More Than 1,000 Communities Across America
"We don’t have time to forge relationships with developers and brokers. Retail Strategies already has those connections and can speak the language on behalf of our city. What Retail Strategies brings that is so valuable is that they have the expertise, time, and relationships to really talk to retailers. To really spend time developing those relationships. That is something that I cannot do with my capacity."
Sonolito BronsonEconomic Development Director in Zion, Illinois 
“Being able to learn from a team of downtown experts has been incredibly helpful in my role,” said Diaz. “Having an outside entity outline the guidelines of the façade grant and explain a vacancy tax policy was really helpful. That isn’t something anyone on our team has expertise in.”
Jodi DiazExecutive Director for Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation 
"My Retail Academy book stays on my desk. The research and market analysis were eye-opening. Of the eight prospects on our list, we have landed two of them so far. We had all the information ready when we connected with the retailer – that’s what made this so invaluable.”
Bob LargentPresident & CEO, Harrison, Arkansas Regional Chamber 
“We consider Retail Strategies as part of our team – we’re doing our part in the city and the momentum carries together. They bring in expertise and talent that can really help us succeed and attract businesses that our citizens desire.”
Mayor Foster SennMayor of Newberry, South Carolina 
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Birmingham, Auburn, Fort Worth, and Starkville.