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Retail recruitment is more competitive than ever. Join us as we explore the latest retail tenant and developer trends, the tools that best equip city staff for successful recruitment, and a practical checklist of actions communities can take to better influence site selection decisions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Duarte Partners with The Retail Coach to Expand Retail Recruitment Efforts DUARTE, Calif. — The City of Duarte has selected The Retail Coach, a national retail recruitment and development consulting firm, to help attract new shopping, dining and entertainment options to the community. The partnership will combine market research with direct outreach to retailers, restaurants, entertainment concepts, brokers and developers. The Retail Coach will a

Join The Retail Coach and special guest Stephanie Cegielski, Vice President of Public Relations and Industry Education at ICSC, as we recap the biggest takeaways from ICSC Las Vegas and discuss the retail growth trends shaping communities for the remainder of 2026.

Preparing for Success This webinar will be led by Aaron Farmer and Caroline Harrelson, two seasoned ICSC attendees who have navigated the event for years. They’ll be joined by Morgan Wortham from ICSC’s public sector team to offer insider advice and answer your questions. Meet the Experts: We’re thrilled to have industry-leading experts join us: Aaron Farmer – Partner at The Retail Coach Morgan Wortham – ICSC Director, Membership Support - Community Advancement Caroline Ha

We look forward to helping you turn insights into action!

Exciting news for our client community, the City of Corpus Christi, TX. Cinergy Entertainment is debuting a 90,000 SF entertainment concept that includes movies, bowling, axe throwing, laser tag, food, bar… the list goes on! This monumental addition is not just a win for the city but also a major boost for the local economy, promising new jobs and increased sales tax revenue.

Retail Live recap from last week's event in Austin: With over 1100 attendees at the event, our team had some great face time with...

Caroline Harrelson, our Strategy Director, went above and beyond during ICSC Florida recently—connecting with retailers in growth mode...

Chicken Salad Chick is bringing its popular Southern-style fare to Del City with a new restaurant set to open in the former Carl’s Jr. building at 5550 Tinker Diagonal Street. Del City Economic Development Director Kyle Gandy said building permits were approved last month, and crews quickly began gutting the interior for a full remodel. “They’re going full steam ahead,” Gandy said. Franchise owner Troy Morrison said the space will be transformed to meet the chain’s operationa

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE YUMA COUNTY, CO — [August 18, 2025] — The Retail Coach, a national consulting firm specializing in retail recruitment for municipalities, announced today that its partnership with the Yuma County Economic Development Corporation (YCEDC) has successfully brought a new retail opportunity to the region. Bomgaars, a leading farm and ranch retail chain, has purchased property in Wray and plans to open a new store in the community this fall. This development

In a move aimed at boosting local economic development and attracting new businesses, Coral Springs is set to enter into a multi-year...

Yesterday, the City of Laguna Beach hosted a well-attended Retail Public Workshop in the City Council Chambers as part of the City’s...

Creating a retail-based experience to meet the needs of the next-generation consumer will be integral to the future of the retail market,...

Check out the latest article Charles Parker, our Project Director, wrote in the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s July...

Ross Dress for Less just announced another major expansion for this month! In this year alone, the company plans to open approximately 90 new stores 👗 Great news for Brick-and-Mortar retail and community retail growth across the country! Check out the article here: https://parade.com/news/ross-dress-for-less-opening-new-stores-across-us-summer-2025

Raising Cane’s continues to make their way across America with huge expansion plans! 🍗 It’s known for its simple, focused menu centered around high-quality chicken fingers, the signature Cane's Sauce, and the overall experience of fresh, made-to-order food. This restaurant is sure to bring value to each new community it enters! Reach out today to see how to recruit Cane’s and other retail and restaurant users to your market. Read the full article here: https://www.foxbusine

Consumer shopping habits are evolving—mixing impulse, digital discovery, and value-driven choices. Helpful insights here for anyone...

Dave’s Hot Chicken has big plans for new locations. We’re reaching out to them about opportunities in our client communities. Want your community to be on that list? 🍗 Check out the article here: https://www.icsc.com/news-and-views/icsc-exchange/daves-hot-chicken-aims-for-150-new-locations-a-year?mkt_tok=MTcwLVlTSC0yMjAAAAGaHBVWKaypJTGy3-cpKeifWeGCFczPOlmNxz_VQHTyl1s-flkZZTex852ac2sNBkQ3UAIdEc4GE0ibRLSTMgsHJpdsg0QR5JM-PFH3pgWO874

We're thrilled to announce our new partnership with Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) in Jefferson Parish,...