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Culver’s, ALDI add to growing development in Phenix City
Culver’s, ALDI add to growing development in Phenix City, officials say Mayor expects $50-60 million in new retail in one year’s time WTVM9 ABC | By Parker Branton | December 11, 2018 at 5:25 PM EST Phoenix City, AL – An ALDI supermarket and Culver’s eatery are two of the latest names set to make a new home in Phenix City, says city council. […]
Spokane Valley ranks second in sales growth
Washington retail sales up 10 percent this year; Spokane Valley ranks second in sales growth By Amy Edelen, published by “The Spokesman-Review” on Sat., Aug. 18, 2018, 3:28 p.m. Full Article Retail sales growth in Spokane Valley during the first quarter of 2018 was spurred by auto sales totaling more than $94 million, followed by […]
Webinar ~ Small Business survival with E-Commerce
August 7, 2018
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 […]
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 […]
‘Retail Academy’ gives mayors tips to attract business
‘Retail Academy’ gives mayors tips to attract business Cullman Times, by Bullard Benjamin, published Nov. 30, 2017 [ link ] CULLMAN- Learning about new ways to land stores, restaurants and other retail services in Cullman County’s smaller municipalities was the focus of a recent seminar put on through a partnership between county officials and the […]
Golden Corral opens in Cullman
The Cullman Tribune, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 [link] CULLMAN – The wait is over, and just in time for Thanksgiving. Golden Corral will open its doors today, Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 10 a.m. in the old Ryan’s location on Cherokee Avenue in southwest Cullman. An official press release from the restaurant chain stated, “Golden Corral […]
Success ~ Long lines to shop at Ollie’s in Greeneville, TN
New Ollie’s bargain outlet in Greeneville results in rush of shoppers By News Channel 11 Staff, Published: August 9, 2017 [link] GREENEVILLE, TN (WJHL) – Shoppers in Greeneville lined up early on Wednesday for the opening of a new bargain store. The excitement resulted in a line of people outside the store. The line was […]
Success ~ The Next Business Boom in Lake City, FL
The Next Business Boom Lake City Reporter, by Katrina Poggio, July 23-29, 2017 After successful marketing efforts on U.S. Highway 90, business development officials hope the next retail and restaurant boom is on State Road 47 and in Ellisville. In recent years, business recruitment firm Retail Strategies transformed the Highway 90 corridor into a destination […]
Retail outlook is bright in Watertown, SD
By Dan Crisler, Watertown Public Opinion, Apr 18, 2017 [link] Mall stores close, but city’s retail outlook called bright Despite recent business closures at the Watertown Mall, City of Watertown officials are optimistic about the city’s retail future. Conducting an exhaustive inventory on current and possible developments and what types of retail niches are present […]
Success ~ Fort Payne’s retail upswing
Fort Payne sees retail development upswing 48 WAFF, Monday, March 20th 2017, By Stephen McLamb [link] Fort Payne is seeing a boom in its retail development, and that means more sales tax for the city. On Tuesday, the city council meets to discuss the work of a retail developer that has helped the city gain […]
Focus Trends: Fast Casual 2017
“Focus Trends” is a monthly article highlighting a retail category. For more insight listen to our Retail Webinar series on Fast Casual. Fast Casual: Expansion / Closures The explosive growth of fast-casual restaurants during the economic recession up to the present shook up the industry by filling an untapped niche. Fast Casuals have faster service […]
Webinar: Lacy Beasley discusses Retail as Economic Development
February 28th from 8:00am-11:00am 1830 28th Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35209 JEFFERSON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT The summit will be exclusively for mayors and city council members located within Jefferson County, and only 60 slots will be available. Retail as an Essential Economic Development Strategy This session will be for those seeking to understand and […]
Focus Trends ~ Grocery 2017
“Focus Trends” is a monthly article highlighting a retail category. For more insight listen to our Retail Webinar series on Grocery. GROCERY EXPANSION & RETRACTION As the national news stories are devoted to the comings and goings of the major department and apparel stores, the grocery sector is experiencing a burst of interest with hopes […]
Tullahoma “extremely impressed” with Retail Strategies
City renews contract with retail consultant The News, Posted on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, by Kelly Lapczynski The Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation (TAEDC) voted Tuesday morning to renew its contract with national retail consultant Retail Strategies LLC for a third year of service. Birmingham, Alabama-based Retail Strategies is behind much of the recent retail growth […]
Lacy Beasley on WBRC Fox 6 News discusses new retail in Birmingham
“Residents excited about new Publix off Lakeshore Parkway” Lacy Beasley, President & COO of Retail Strategies, discussed retail growth and expansion as a form of economic development with various hurdles and challenges. Full Article
Success ~ Tree House & Sears Hometown opening in El Campo, TX
West Loop Sears store, Tree House opens soon By JODY LARIMER, Leader News- El Campo // Wednesday, January 4, 2017 6:00 am [link] Tree House Furniture will open its new West Loop showroom in less than two weeks featuring its known products as well as a Sears Hometown Store. “A representative from Sears Hometown Stores […]
Success ~ Aldi opening in Jasper, AL
Aldi announces opening date for first Jasper store AL.com, by Kelly Poe, kpoe@al.com || December 08, 2016 at 1:53 PM Discount grocer Aldi will open its first Jasper store on Wednesday, Dec. 21. The store at 40 N. Walston Bridge Road will hold a ribbon cutting at 8:45 a.m. that will include giveaways, samples and […]
Success ~ Planet Fitness to locate in Jasper, AL
BY JAMES PHILLIPS, DAILY MOUNTAIN EAGLE, Thursday, November 24, 2016 Retail officials announced Wednesday that Planet Fitness will soon open its first location in Jasper. Linda Lewis, president of the Walker County Chamber of Commerce, said the national fitness center chain is expected to open its Jasper location in early 2017. “This is great news for […]
Success~ Hibbett Sports coming to Manning, SC
“Hibbett Sports Coming to Manning” published by Manning Live, Nov. 21, 2016 [link] The city of Manning’s new Retail Development Initiative got its first big win Monday as a Birmingham, Alabama-based national sports retailer announced intentions to open a store on Capital Way. Hibbett Sports has more than 1,000 stores in 34 states, and will […]
Congratulations to Spring Hill, TN on new Red Robin opening
Retail Strategies was engaged by the city of Spring Hill in 2014. We identified a leakage of $22 million in the full-service restaurant category, and predicted that the market could support 5 additional restaurants. Through the course of the past 2 years we have reached out to dozens of restaurants on behalf of the city of […]
Lacy Beasley ~ Keynote speaker at ICSC Canada
“Retail sector accounts for 13 per cent of N.B. jobs: Retail Council of Canada” By Andrew Cromwell || October 13, 2016 || Global News WATCH VIDEO The importance of the retail sector was driven home at a one day conference in Saint John today. As Global’s Andrew Cromwell reports it also pointed out the demographic […]
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“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 […]
Success~ Jasper, Alabama
THE STORY T.J. Maxx, Petco, Hobby Lobby, and Shoe Carnival Retail Strategies created success in Jasper by executing Jasper’s Strategic Recruiting Plan by working with a developer, property owner, City officials, and the Chamber to put a deal together to redevelop the Jasper Square Shopping Center and bring T.J. Maxx, Petco, Hobby Lobby, and Shoe Carnival […]
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 […]
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” […]
