BIRMINGHAM, AL (November 5, 2025) – Retail Strategies, a leading business recruitment and economic development consulting firm, today announced the launch of a specialized service designed to help communities actively recruit retail and restaurant businesses to their downtown districts. The new offering, available through the company’s Downtown Strategies division, directly addresses the challenges faced by municipalities with limited staff capacity to conduct targeted outreach to prospective tenants and developers.
The service focuses on identifying and connecting with business owners seeking to expand into downtown locations, as well as developers who specialize in downtown projects and revitalization. By leveraging Retail Strategies’ extensive network and proven recruitment methodologies, communities can now access dedicated professional support to fill vacant storefronts and activate their downtown cores.
“We created this service because community leaders kept telling us they needed it,” said Jenn Gregory, President of Downtown Strategies. “Many towns have the vision and the spaces, but lack the bandwidth to conduct the consistent, professional outreach required to attract quality retailers and restaurateurs. Our team becomes an extension of their economic development efforts, bringing specialized expertise in downtown recruitment that produces results.”
The launch continues Retail Strategies’ tradition of developing new service lines in response to market demand. The company has built its reputation by listening to its clients and adapting its offerings to meet the evolving needs of the community.
Communities interested in learning more about the downtown recruitment service can contact Downtown Strategies here.
Downtown Recruitment, from Downtown Strategies, is designed to help communities activley recruit retail and restaurant businesses to their downtown districts. Contact us if you would like to discuss how we can help you create a spark in your own community.
About Retail Strategies
Retail Strategies is a full-service consulting firm that works with communities to provide retail recruitment, downtown revitalization, and small business support services. With a focus on data-driven strategies and personalized service, Retail Strategies helps cities and towns attract new businesses, enhance existing businesses, and create vibrant, thriving downtown and commercial districts.
