Discount retailers are expanding rapidly because consumers are more price-conscious and retailers are adapting with smaller formats and efficient operating models. For communities, this creates
Yes. Brick-and-mortar retail remains the dominant channel in the United States, accounting for the majority of consumer spending. While e-commerce continues to grow, physical stores
Retail in 2026 is still strong, but it’s changing shape. Communities will see more demand for value-driven retail, smaller store footprints, experiential tenants, and grocery-anchored
Economic developers and brokers share the same goal: stronger tax revenue, more business activity, and a healthy local economy. But the day-to-day experience of each
Connecting Two Lanes of Economic Development In economic development, industrial recruitment and retail recruitment have traditionally traveled on parallel tracks. One process focused on jobs
The Town of Bedford, Virginia is charting an exciting new course for its historic downtown. Backed by a $50,000 USDA grant, Bedford has partnered with
