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...

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

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

Join us in welcoming our new client community of Plainfield, NJ! We're excited to partner with them and achieve great things together....

More exciting retail and restaurants are opening in our client community of Kingman, AZ! We’re excited to see this community growth and development.  Read the full article here: https://www.thebee.news/kingman-expands-dining-options-with-new-restaurants-opening-in-2025/

A robust retail market drives quality of life in communities. That’s one of the reasons #WeRecruitRetail. Excited to see eight of our client communities across the country highlighted in the Top 100 Best Places To Live! Read more: https://livability.com/best-places/top-100-best-places-to-live-in-the-us/weath

Fresh, made-to-order smoothies, healthy food options, and a fun, vibrant atmosphere is making its way to Kingman, Arizona! Tropical Smoothie Cafe is planning to open by Labor Day, September 1, 2025! Read the full article here: https://www.thebee.news/kingman-expands-dining-options-with-new-restaurants-opening-in-2025/

A Texas-sized surprise is in store for Bastrop, Texas! Chuy’s will soon be opening in this client community, with more retail and restaurants to follow in this exciting mixed-use development.

Late this summer, 7 Brew will be opening a new location in Decatur, TX! ☕️The coffee chain focuses on speed, quality, and creating a positive experience for their customers. The Decatur Economic Development Corporation is excited about this new addition to their community! Read more about it here: https://hvilleblast.com/new-7-brew-coffee-in-decatur-to-open-mid-december/#:~:text=More%20about%20the%20new%207%20Brew%20coming%20to%20Decatur&text=You%20can%20find%20Decatur%27s%20

Exciting news for our client community, College Station, TX! Portillo’s will soon be bringing their delicious hot dogs, Italian beef, chicken sandwiches, and burgers to this lucky community! Read the full article here: https://www.kbtx.com/2025/05/29/new-restaurant-planned-empty-lot-across-texas-am/

Early morning commuters will be overjoyed at the news of Dunkin’ Donuts heading to Murray County, Georgia! The chain has been expanding recently, and we are thrilled to announce this new addition to our client community of Murray County! ☕️

We are excited to welcome Roanoke, TX into The Retail Coach family! Roanoke is known as “The Unique Dining Capital of the Texas.” 🍴 Our...

The Retail Coach recently kicked off a new partnership with Shawnee Forward in the City of Shawnee, Oklahoma. Shawnee Forward's mission...

Hawaiian Bros is on its way to Corpus Christi, TX!  🍍We love to see #RetailGrowth in The Retail Coach’s client communities!