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CONTACT: Courtney Hall
Retail Strategies
chall@retailstrategies.com
BIRMINGHAM, AL (July 11, 2024) – The City of Pine Bluff is excited to announce a new collaboration with Retail Strategies, a leading economic development consulting firm, to enhance the city’s retail and restaurant landscape. This partnership, initiated through the Department of Economic & Community Development, focuses on attracting new businesses and revitalizing the local economy.
Retail Strategies will implement a four-phase approach to meet Pine Bluff’s economic development goals:
- Market Analysis – Comprehensive evaluation of the city’s market potential.
- Development of a ‘Results Driven’ Retail & Restaurant Recruitment Plan – Tailored strategies to attract businesses that align with the city’s customer profile.
- Implementation of the Plan – Active outreach and engagement with targeted retailers and restaurants.
- Marketing and Representation – Promoting Pine Bluff as an attractive destination for business investment.
“We are confident that working with Retail Strategies will bring a new wave of growth and opportunities to our city. Their real estate expertise and proven approach to bringing new retail development to communities will be instrumental in achieving our economic goals and enhancing the quality of life for our residents,” said Mayor Shirley Washington.
“Through our work with retail and restaurant companies, we know that they are eager to open new locations especially in second generation space. Our team is eager to dig into real estate in Pine Bluff to find those spaces,” said Clay Craft, vice president of client services at Retail Strategies.
“One of our initial focuses will be to implement strategies to reactivate and reimagine the Pines Mall, which is an enclosed and largely vacant mall in Pine Bluff. This prime location has great potential for revitalization and attracting a mix of uses that match the city’s consumer profile,” finished Craft.
About Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, is a city brimming with economic potential and opportunities. Strategically located with access to major highways and the Arkansas River, Pine Bluff is a prime hub for commerce and industry. The city is actively revitalizing its economy by attracting new businesses and fostering entrepreneurship. Home to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, a leader in agricultural, business, and technology education as well as Southeast Arkansas College, Pine Bluff benefits from a steady stream of innovative talent and research. With a strong sense of community and commitment to growth, Pine Bluff offers a supportive environment for businesses and individuals looking to thrive.
For more information, visit https://www.cityofpinebluff-ar.gov/.
About Retail Strategies
Retail Strategies is the national expert in community development and retail economic development. Our mission is to provide the real estate expertise, tools, and human effort that position deserving towns as alluring locations for national businesses and destinations for tourism and quality-of-life amenities. We confidently pursue this mission by delivering unparalleled customer service as a unified team with unmatched real estate and community development expertise. Our activities pay a return in sales taxes, added jobs, and businesses that enhance and add to the unique qualities of your community.
