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Spokane Valley’s partnership finds retail opportunities

Consumer consulting firm finds $500M ‘opportunity gap’ in Spokane Valley market The Spokesman-Review, published August 9, 2018, 6 A.M. By Amy Edelen [amye@spokesman.com] [link] Full Article Spokane Valley earlier this year contracted with Alabama-based consumer consulting firm, Retail Strategies, to assist with increasing the city’s retail footprint by studying the city’s commercial landscape and marketing […]

The City of Monroe Adds Retail Growth as Part of its Economic Strategy

The City of Monroe Adds Retail Growth as Part of its Economic Strategy Published by Charlotte Business Journal, on Jul 27, 2018, 8:43am [link] FULL ARTICLE Retail Strategies and Monroe Partner to Expand Retail Opportunities There are many critical components which create the special livability that Union County possesses. As the population has grown exponentially […]

Tuscumbia hires Retail Strategies to recruit more businesses

published by WAAY 31 ABC, June 21, 2018 FULL ARTICLE The city of Tuscumbia does not have any big economic retailers planning to relocate to the city for now, but the city hopes a new partnership with a Birmingham business will change that. Tuscumbia mayor, Kerry Underwood, said they have signed a three year contract […]

Camp Verde hires Retail Strategies as part of overall progress

Camp Verde Town Council candidates: Bruce George Three council seats up for grabs in Aug. 28 Municipal Primary published by the Camp Verde Bugle, June 16, 2018 FULL ARTICLE  How would you characterize the operations of Camp Verde’s town government? What are the town’s strengths and what are its most noticeable weaknesses? In the past, […]

Martinsville Partners with Retail Strategies

by Paul Collins, published by Martinsville Bulletin, June 14, 2018 FULL ARTICLE In addition, Parkinson said, “In August 2017, we entered into a four-year retail development agreement with Retail Strategies. They have been working collaboratively with our C-PEG staff, commercial brokers and property owners to increase our retail and restaurant offerings.” He noted that Retail […]

Ollie’s Grand Opening in Albemarle

Ollie’s to open in Albemarle! Albemarle, NC Grand Opening 3/21/18! [link] Everybody loves a good bargain! You’ll find thousands of bargains all under one roof. Save up to 70% off the fancy store prices on name brand merchandise. See for yourself! Be sure to check out our flyer! NASCAR on NBC Analyst, Jeff Burton will be […]

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries to Open Fourth Tennessee location in Lawrenceburg

Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries to Open Fourth Tennessee Location With Lawrenceburg Opening on March 12 RestaurantNews.com, March 8, 2018 [link] Lawrenceburg, TN  — Already a well-known name in the South and a highly-decorated brand in the restaurant industry and franchising community, Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries is expanding its Tennessee presence and […]

Retail Consultants get Good Marks

Retail consultants get good marks published by “The Greenwood Commonwealth,” January 30th, 2018 by Lauren Randall [link] As Greenwood, Mississippi considers partnering with Retail Strategies a number of our partner communities in the state discuss their successes and relationship with Retail Strategies. “We are extremely impressed with the group,” said Billy Nowell, mayor of Cleveland. […]

Hardeeville taps Retail Strategies to market city

Hardeeville taps firm to market city Published: Jasper Sun Times, by Liz Bloom, March 15, 2017 [link] Hardeeville’s city council is working to create a desirable and thriving community that is competitive in housing, economics and industry. “We identify the type of national retail, commercial organizations we want to attract and, based upon the demographic […]

Scott VonCannon accepts role as P3 Private Chair for Alabama/Mississippi

February 2017 ~ Scott VonCannon, Portfolio Director, accepts role as Private Chair ICSC P3 Retail Private Chair for Alabama/Mississippi. Retail Strategies is proud to announce Scott VonCannon’s acceptance to the role of P3 Private Chair for Alabama/Mississippi during the 2017-2018 term. The role is part of International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) community development program […]

Retail Strategies promotes Tennessee in Tokyo

Laura Hudson represents Retail Strategies and Retail Academy at the 39th Annual Southeast US Japan Conference in Tokyo. September 20-22, 2016 Laura Hudson, Vice President of Retail Academy, is busy promoting Tennessee as a location for economic and retail growth. Taking our advocacy for our clients to the international level, Hudson is working with the Tennessee Department of […]

Retail Strategies lobbies with ICSC in Washington, DC

Lacy Beasley, Retail Strategies President & COO, lobbies in Washington, DC for retail legislation during the 2016 Strategic Leadership Summit. June 20-22, 2016. “ICSC members turned out in force for the 2016 Strategic Leadership Summit in Washington, DC on June 21-22. Approximately120 members from 34 states met with more than 250 Congressional offices to discuss key legislation […]

“City Commits to Shopping Center” Searcy, Arkansas

“City commits to shopping center” By Dana Guthrie, The Daily Citizen, Wednesday, July 13, 2016 12:45 am [full article] A new resolution to fund public improvements by the city of Searcy, Arkansas allows a developer to move forward on a shopping center. Combining the power of the public and private sectors grows retail and jobs while […]

Retail as a Catalyst for Economic Development

“Retail as a Catalyst for Economic Development” Lacy Beasley and Terrie Battuello ICSC RECon 2016 May 23rd, 2016 [One hour session.] During this session Beasley and Battuello start with a broad overview of retail as an economic developer rather than follower. Highlighting trends and statistics, such as 1 in 4 jobs are retail and on average […]

RECon 2016

    Retail Strategies participated in the largest national retail conference of 2016, with over 36,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors. The annual ICSC event, RECon2016, boasts over a million square feet of exhibition space in Las Vegas, allowing for a convergence of all sectors of retail. Retail Strategies had over 375 meetings in 2 days […]

ICSC: Importance of P3

Who are ICSC’s Public Sector Members? Is P3 Retail important?  With nearly 5,000 and counting, who really are ICSC’s public sector members? Lacy Beasley, President & COO of Retail Strategies, discusses the increasing importance of P3 Retail, public sector involvement, incentives, and how to maneuver for retail development. ICSC: The Center of Shopping “Who Are ICSC’s […]

Antioch hires Retail Strategies

Mayor Larry Hanson said the data the company collects can help determine what businesses are needed or missing and target them. The village board determined hiring Retail Strategies, with its strong connections to hundreds of national retailers, makes sense based on current commercial trends, he added. A kickoff meeting between village staff members and a […]

New Retail Development for Myrtle Beach

Retail Strategies partner, Myrtle Beach, moves forward on retail development. “Carol Coleman, director of planning for the City of Myrtle Beach, said the development will likely encompass several hundred thousand square feet of space with at least one major box store.” “New Retail development, box store planned for Myrtle Beach,” by Audrey Hudson, Myrtle Beach […]

Pigeon Forge looking to attract retail

“The city of Pigeon Forge is working to attract new retail to the area to benefit not only the tourists but the residents as well. The city commission voted to bring in Retail Strategies, an Alabama based group that works with cities to attract larger retailers.” “Pigeon Forge looking to attract more big box retailers” […]

Dubuque stopping retail ‘leakage’

“It takes awhile for retail to come to an area.” ~ Joe Strauss, Portfolio Manager for Retail Strategies Dubuque’s retail needs were underscored in March 2015, when a study by Alabama-based advisory group Retail Strategies assessed local “retail leakage.” That occurs when consumers leave their own community to purchase goods or services elsewhere. About $26 […]

Publix expansion to Greeneville

“Publix is on it’s way” The Greenville Sun, Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:45 am [link] The Greene County Partnership and JSI Development have formally announced plans for the location of a new Publix grocery store in the Fairgrounds Plaza Shopping Center. “Totally excited!” said Jessie Lou. “Publix is such an amazing company to work […]

Ollie’s set for Tullahoma

Published in The Tullahoma News, by Kelly Lapczynski, March 5, 2015 at 2:15 pm [link] NASCAR 2014 Sprint Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick is set to make an August appearance in Tullahoma as Pennsylvania-based Ollie’s Bargain Outlet cuts the ribbon on its new store in the Tullahoma Square shopping center. “We are excited Ollie’s has selected […]

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