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Retail Trade Area Analysis: Data in High Demand by Developers

By Bill R. Shelton, CEcD  The questions “What is a retail trade area?” and “Why does a trade area matter to… ...

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5 Tips to Maximize Your Economic Development Efforts at ICSC RECon

The main purpose of ICSC RECon is to network and begin to form relationships with retailers, developers and brokers who… ...

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To Recruit Retailers to Your Community, Recruit Franchisees

When the City of Lamar, Colorado, learned that Sears Hometown Stores had responded favorably to the city’s retail recruitment pitch… ...

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Who Are Your Community’s Best Salespeople?

By Bill R. Shelton, CEcD Civic leaders are often concerned about who has the experience and background to represent the… ...

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8 Best Practices for Selling Your Community to Retailers

Successfully selling your community to retailers requires vision, solid preparation and persistence. In an updated recording of our often-requested webinar… ...

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Marketing to Attract Grocery Stores

By Bill R. Shelton, CEcD Attracting grocery stores to historically underserved areas is a challenge; however, grocery store operators are… ...

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4 Public Sector Stories to Illustrate the Power of Customer Analytics

Are you using all the resources available to your community to increase your tax base, drive tourism and revitalize infrastructure?… ...

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A City’s Guide to 2017 Retail Real Estate Trends

If your community is trying to attract new retail development or retain existing retailers, it’s important to understand the challenges… ...

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Positioning the Community for Retail: The Marketing Power of Generators

By Bill R. Shelton, CEcD Most retailers and restaurants want and need generators to help attract customers. The exceptions are… ...

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Barriers to Development: Available Restaurant Sites

By Bill R. Shelton, CEcD The lack of adequate sites is one of the key reasons for delays in the… ...

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The Importance of Understanding Daytime Populations

By Bill R. Shelton, CEcD Counting consumers based on where they live and sleep is a statistic most typically used… ...

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Using Rebates as Development Incentives

By Bill R. Shelton, CEcD Innovative civic leaders in cash-starved cities have started to explore ways to provide short-term and… ...

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