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New Retail in College Station, TX!
College Station is buzzing with excitement! Not only is the new semester kicking off, but we've got two GRAND OPENINGS this week! Plucker's celebrated their opening Monday, August 19th and Popstroke’s highly anticipated Grand Opening is Friday, August 23rd! We're thrilled to bring fresh spots to eat and play to our client communities. Don’t miss out!

The Retail Coach
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Bass Pro Shops Plans 17th Texas Location in Odessa
Bass Pro Shops, North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company, updates plans for new destination store in Texas to serve Odessa and Midland metro markets.

The Retail Coach
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Starbucks is coming to our Client Community of Sweetwater, Texas!
Starbucks is coming to our Client Community of Sweetwater, Texas! Renovations are quickly happening, and this new location will be open before the end of the year. Sweetwater just keeps growing! Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetwater-enterprise-for-economic-development-mdd

The Retail Coach
Aug 21, 20241 min read


We are excited to announce that Wendy’s is open in Liberty, TX
We are excited to announce that Wendy’s is open in Liberty, TX! We always enjoy working with Liberty’s team to bring more retail and restaurant opportunities to the city. Contact us to learn how we can help you: info@theretailcoach.net .

The Retail Coach
Aug 21, 20241 min read


New Retail in Lakeport, California
Two down, one to go in Lakeport, California! Our client community in Lake County recently opened the doors to its new Tractor Supply Co. in a portion of the former K-Mart building. In addition to Tractor Supply, Marshall’s is set to open in the space later this summer! Read more here: https://www.lakeconews.com/news/78666-tractor-supply-store-set-to-open-in-former-kmart-building-marshalls-opening-to-follow-this-summer

The Retail Coach
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Exciting new retail partnership with the city of Mesa, AZ!
Read about our exciting new retail partnership with the city of Mesa, AZ! Check out the article here: https://www.themesatribune.com/new...

The Retail Coach
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Costco is Now Open in Tomball, TX!
Costco has officially arrived in our client city of Tomball, TX! This new location includes a gas station, bakery, optical department, tire center, hearing center, and food court. We’re recruiting additional high quality retailers and restaurants to join Costco in Tomball. Shoot us a message if you’re representing a retailer, or are a retailer, that would be a great fit!

The Retail Coach
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Michael's is Coming Soon to Cedar Rapids, Iowa!
Our client community of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is welcoming Michaels! This new 16,000 SF location will bring new jobs and new retail options to the City! More details about staffing and the grand opening can be found here: https://www.thegazette.com/news/new-michaels-to-open-aug-23-in-westdale/

The Retail Coach
Jul 25, 20241 min read


The Retail Coach Launches Downtown Retail Consultant Project with Mountain View, California
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA — The City of Mountain View has selected The Retail Coach, a national retail consulting and market research firm, to...

The Retail Coach
Jul 22, 20242 min read


The Retail Coach Launches Retail Recruitment Economic Development Partnership with Downtown Dallas, Inc.
DALLAS, TX — The Retail Coach, a premier retail consulting and recruitment firm, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a...

The Retail Coach
Jul 9, 20242 min read


The Retail Coach is Thrilled to help bring Popstroke to College Station!
We are thrilled to share that PopStroke, a family-friendly sports bar and putting course, is coming to College Station, Texas! Thank you,...

The Retail Coach
Jun 23, 20241 min read


Case Study: Knowledge of Community is Power – Indio, California
Case Study September 28, 2023 Knowledge of Community is Power – Indio, California Introduction Indio, California, nestled in the...
Matthew Lautensack
Sep 28, 20232 min read


From BBQ to sushi, how this Fort Worth suburb became a thriving restaurant destination
News Article September 28, 2023 Contacts: Rick Mauch, LinkedIn From BBQ to sushi, how this Fort Worth suburb became a thriving restaurant...
Matthew Lautensack
Sep 28, 20235 min read


2022 Holiday Retail Recap
This has been another monumental year for the retail industry, even with high inflation and a looming recession. Despite these...
Matthew Lautensack
Nov 30, 20222 min read


Prospecting for Economic Developers: 5 Tips to Get Leads
Be proactive Retail must be recruited, and it must be recruited with a proactive approach. Those who are most successful are filling...
Matthew Lautensack
Nov 29, 20223 min read


The Retail Coach joins Bayou Phoenix Project Team to drive retail recruitment to former Six Flags si
Photo courtesy of Bayou Phoenix. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2022 Contacts: Aaron Farmer, President, The Retail Coach...
Matthew Lautensack
Jun 22, 20223 min read


New Contract: Village of Huntley, IL
Photo courtesy of the Village of Huntley. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2022 Contacts: Aaron Farmer, President, The Retail...
Matthew Lautensack
Jun 21, 20223 min read


Petco opens its first rural retail concept in our client community of Floresville, Texas
Photo courtesy of Petco Health and Wellness Company. PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2022 Contact: Aaron Farmer, President,...
Matthew Lautensack
Jun 16, 20222 min read


Retail Coach Partnering with MASC to Offer Retail Recruitment Training Program
The Municipal Association of South Carolina has partnered with The Retail Coach, LLC to create a new training program for municipal...
Matthew Lautensack
Jun 10, 20212 min read


Case Study: College Station, Texas Community Success
THE CHALLENGE College Station is located in East-Central Texas with a population of roughly 118,000 residents. The city is located 83...
Matthew Lautensack
Jul 27, 20201 min read
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