Resources
We have compiled a library of resources to ensure your community has the know-how to retain businesses while you revitalize your downtown.
Retail Real Estate & Economic Development Resources
From articles, webinars, podcasts, and collected retailer tax data, we know information is powerful and education creates action: when you want to know more, or do more, we can help.Â
Why Discount Retailers Are Expanding So Fast (And What It Means for Your Community)
Discount retailers are expanding rapidly because consumers are more price-conscious...
Is Brick-and-Mortar Retail Still Growing? What the Data Says for 2026
Yes. Brick-and-mortar retail remains the dominant channel in the United...
ICSC Las Vegas 2026: Prepping for the Big Show
2026 Webinar
Retail Trends for 2026: What Communities Need to Know (and What to Do Next)
Retail in 2026 is still strong, but it’s changing shape....
Recruit Retail in 5 Steps
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What’s Ahead for Retail in 2026?
2026 Webinar
How Cities Can Work Better With Brokers: Lessons From ICSC’s Virtual Series
Economic developers and brokers share the same goal: stronger tax...
How Industrial Growth Fuels Retail Recruitment and Economic Development
Connecting Two Lanes of Economic Development In economic development, industrial...
Building a Vibrant Future: Bedford, VA Launches Downtown Revitalization Plan
The Town of Bedford, Virginia is charting an exciting new...