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Resources

Resources for Retail Growth are often difficult to find. To make a compelling case for economic growth and expenditure you need proof as well as passion. We have compiled a small list of resources to get you started.

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Webinars

A monthly education series of Free retail based webinars.

Articles

Reports to aid your community retail growth.

City Sites

City retail websites containing information necessary for brokers, developers, or retailers.

Resources

Reports and data on retail related trends.

Restaurants are Expanding

A visualization of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) growth from 1973- 2019.

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Articles

Down on the farm, a simple retail formula still works

Retail Report
Tagseconomic development, lacy beasley, retail, retail growth, retail news, site selection magazine, tractor supply, trends, trust belt

Bricks-and-Clicks: Navigating your community through the ever-changing retail environment

Retail FAQ’s
TagsBricks and clicks, conference, e-commerce, faq, frequently asked questions, justin lindsey, lecture, omnichannel, retail

How to Optimize Your Downtown’s Facebook Page

Free e-book
Tagscommunity, downtown, downtown revitalization, downtown strategies, facebook, for city, guide, jenn gregory, optimization, resource, social media, tips
starkville downtown

Main Spotlight: Starkville Downtown serves as an Economic Engine

Downtown Strategies News
Tagsdowntown, downtown strategies, economic development, jenn gregory, main street america, retail, retail growth, retail news, starkville, trends

Article: Could Retail Closures Actually Be Good for Your Community?

Could Retail Closures Actually Be Good for Your Community? by Lacy Beasley, published on Trustbelt.com, February 2018 [link] Is retail dead or simply evolving?  With a record number of store closings in 2017, what can we expect in 2018 and how will it impact our communities? Full Article Is Retail Healthy or Dying? Christmas spending […]
Tagsapocolypse, conway events, e-commerce, lacy beasley, point of view, rebuttal, retail, retail closures, trustbelt

Article: Retail Turn Over in the TrustBelt States

Retail Turn Over in the TrustBelt States TRUSTBELT.com, by Lacy Beasley, President & COO of Retail Strategies [link] What is the future of brick-and-mortar retail when e-commerce is so easy? What is FOMO and why should I care? Is this the end of retail or the beginning something new? Is Retail Dying? Retail is perhaps […]
Tagsarticle, ecommerce, lacy beasley, retail confidence, retail death, retail fear, retail turnover, trustbelt, wallstreet

Lacy Beasley on “Why Amazon Loves Florida” || Site Selection Magazine

“Why Amazon Loves Florida” by Ron Starner, pg. 174-78, Site Selection Magazine, March 2017 [link] Hidden away off the backroads of rural Central Florida is a sprawling warehouse that represents the future of the retail industry. The 1-million-sq.-ft. (92,900-sq.-m.) Amazon e-commerce fulfillment center on County Line Road in Lakeland in western Polk County is one […]
Tagsamazon, conway, expansion, florida, growth, lacy beasley, magazine, market, profit, retail, shopping, site selection

Article: Online Retail Sales Tax in Alabama

Alabama League of Municipalities Article by Lacy Beasley concerning online retail sales tax in Alabama.
Tagsalabama, Alabama League of Municipalities, article, ecommerce, online, retail, retail sales, sales tax
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Article: The “New Normal” in Development

Site Selection Magazine Article by Lacy Beasley regarding the “new normal” in development (more on Public Private Partnership). 
Tagsarticle, development, lacy beasley, new normal, public private partnership, site selection

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Data is your story in industry speak.

Market research reports and custom analytics are now available as a subscription service. Providing in-depth site specific demographics, Research Subscribers can request up to 5 custom reports or maps per a month as needed. Perfect for economic development organization, developers, brokers, and proactive communities

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COVID-19 Relief Bill: Summary

Tagsallocation, community resource, COVID-19 Relief Bill, federal, funding, ppe, small business support

Three Steps to Securing Your Retail Future

Tagsreal estate investment, retail recruitment, retail trends
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Reimagining Downtown to Create More Outdoor Spaces: Winter Edition

Tagscommunity placemaking, consumer confidence, downtown revitalization, downtown spaces, jenn gregory, placemaking, small business strategy, winter

2020 Holiday Retail: Predictions and Strategies

Tagsarticle, christmas, covid-19, downtown, event, holiday, jenn gregory, predictions, retail, retail development, rural community, shopping

Creative Strategies for Backfilling Downtown Vacancies

Tagscommercial real estate experts, community revitalization, downtown retail, jenn gregory, placemaking, retail development

5 Adjustments You Need to Make to Attract Retail

Tagscommercial real estate experts, community revitalization, retail development, retail recruitment

Reimagining Downtown to Create More Outdoor Spaces

Tagscommunity placemaking, consumer confidence, downtown revitalization, downtown spaces, jenn gregory, placemaking, small business strategy

J.C. Penney Store Closures List

Tagsbill read, J.C. Penney, location, retail closures, retail real estate, store closing

Redefining Retail: Re-Opening Downtown for Business

Tags&access, bobby boone, david downey, downtown, ida, jenn gregory, real estate, retail insights, retail report

Tuesday Morning Closings

Tagsbankruptcy, bill read, list, location, store closing, tuesday morning

Retail Insights: Retail Real Estate Report

Tagsnews, real estate, retail insights, retail report, tenant rep

Why Stage Stores closing matters

Tagsbankruptcy, bill read, list, location, stage store, store closing

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