Retail Academy
Grocery Academy
for Communities
Transform your community by bringing a grocery store to underserved areas. Our Retail Academy for Food Deserts program provides you with the expertise and resources to make it happen.
A local grocery store isn’t just about convenience—it’s a catalyst for jobs, economic growth, and community pride.
Custom Grocery Data
Data drives retail decisions: you receive consumer data, tailored elevator pitch, and specific grocery matches.
In-Person
We travel to you.
The event is held in your market with your community stakeholders.
Expert Resources
Hear from incentives consultants with decades of retail real estate experience and best practices advice.
Recruit a new grocer
Bring Vital Resources to Underserved Areas
Through our comprehensive program, you’ll learn how to leverage data, government resources, and industry connections to build a compelling case for grocery store development in food desert areas. Join us to create a more equitable and prosperous community, one grocery store at a time.
Highlights
Data-Driven Insights
Receive a customized market analysis using mobile tracking data to identify your trade area and targeted list of grocery prospects.
Government Resource Navigation
Learn about federal funding and tax incentives for grocery stores in low-income, low-access areas.
Industry Networking
Connect with key players in grocery store development and learn how to pitch your community effectively.
Actionable Planning
Participate in a workshop that provides a deep dive into available data and resources, resulting in a concrete plan for grocery store recruitment.
- Analyzing customized trade area data to understand a community's true market potential.
- Identifying ideal grocery store locations and sites based on retailer criteria.
- Developing targeted marketing and incentive packages to recruit grocery retailers.
- Networking with key stakeholders and telling the community's story to attract investment.
- Overcoming common challenges like perceptions of crime and low incomes in underserved areas
Grocery GAP Analysis
Please fill out the form below for a complimentary Grocery GAP Analysis.
