FOR CITY LEADERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS & DOWNTOWN PROFESSIONALS
Fill your storefronts. Grow your tax base.
From recruiting national retailers to revitalizing your downtown, Retail Strategies pairs the data national chains use with real people who do the outreach. Trusted by more than 1,000 communities.
A community retail assessment report (GAP Analysis) will tell you which category of retailer your community needs, and where your community dollars are escaping.
In the heart of thriving communities is a vision for growth and economic prosperity. To achieve that vision, Retail Strategies serves as your trusted hardworking partner dedicated to the success of your community. Focused specifically on retail and community development in your city, our recruitment services team works hand in hand with city leaders to understand and overcome unique challenges in the market. Acting as an extension of city hall, we bridge the gap between your potential and retailers' expectations. Our mission, to recruit new to market retailers who will thrive and contribute to the vibrancy of your community, ensuring a win win scenario for citizens and businesses alike. We connect the dots between landowners, brokers, developers, franchisees, and retailers, promoting real estate opportunities in your city. The discovery phase includes consumer data, analytics, and our boots on the ground tour in your market, producing a customized retail recruitment plan. Then the real fun begins. Our proactive outreach to retailers starts. In order to land a new retailer, we provide value to decision makers showcasing opportunities in the market they aren't aware of and presenting your market in a way they had never viewed it before. Day in and day out, we call, email, and meet face to face at conferences with the retail and restaurant brands you want. But success doesn't happen overnight. The typical retail deal can take eighteen to thirty six months, but our team will keep you informed every step of the way of where you stand with the retailers you want. From site selection to incentives consulting and community engagement, you are the local expert. We are the retail experts. Together, we can bring your vision to reality. At Retail Strategies, we're more than consultants. We're your partners in growth. There's a lot of potential here.
From City Hall to Ribbon Cutting
Targeted strategies that help communities attract retail, activate downtowns, support small businesses, and build internal expertise.
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ICSC Las Vegas 2026
Learn key insights from the Retail industry's biggest event of the year.
Our team attended ICSC Las Vegas 2026 with 40 professionals, conducting over 400 meetings with retailers, developers, and industry leaders. Download our free recap report.
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