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Opening Soon: 7 Brew in Decatur, TX!
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

The Retail Coach
Jun 251 min read


Opening Soon: Portillo's in College Station, TX!
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/

The Retail Coach
Jun 251 min read


Webinar: Discover the Power of Knowing Your Trade Area
Do you know the power of your trade area? Register today for our webinar taking place on Thursday, June 26! We look forward to helping...

The Retail Coach
Jun 191 min read


Dunkin' Donuts is Coming Soon to Murray County, Georgia
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! ☕️

The Retail Coach
Apr 81 min read


New Client Community! Roanoke, TX
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
Apr 81 min read


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

The Retail Coach
Apr 81 min read


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

The Retail Coach
Apr 81 min read


Insomnia Cookies is Now Open in Cedar Rapids, IA!
Cookie lovers are rejoicing over the recent opening of Insomnia Cookies in Cedar Rapids. We’re proud to look back and see our #RetailRecruitment efforts become Retail Successes! 🍪

The Retail Coach
Apr 81 min read


Barnes and Noble is Coming Soon to Abilene, TX!
We have exciting news to announce for Abilene, TX! Barnes and Noble is coming to you in July of this year! 📚 Read the full article here: https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/news/abilene-news/barnes-noble-opening-location-in-abilene/#:~:text=ABILENE%2C%20Texas%20

The Retail Coach
Apr 81 min read


Returning Client! Lancaster, CA
We're looking forward to another year of partnering with the City of Lancaster as an extension of their Economic Development Team. While...

The Retail Coach
Apr 81 min read


New client community! Newark, NJ
We’re excited to be partnering with the City of Newark, New Jersey’s Invest Newark to develop a retail strategy focused on several...

The Retail Coach
Apr 81 min read


Retail Growth Trends and Location Insights for Texas in 2025
Caroline Harrelson, our Strategy Director, wrote an article for Texas Town and City, the official magazine of The Texas Municipal League....

The Retail Coach
Apr 71 min read


Dual-branded Applebee’s & IHOP now open in Seguin, TX
Exciting news from our client community, Seguin, Texas! They just celebrated the grand opening of the nation’s FIRST dual-branded...

The Retail Coach
Feb 241 min read


Press Release: The Retail Coach’s President, Aaron Farmer, Has Been Made Partner
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2025 Contacts: Kelly Cofer, CCIM, Founder & CEO, The Retail Coach Tel. 662.844.2155 | ...

The Retail Coach
Feb 192 min read


Webinar: Know Before You Go - ICSC Las Vegas 2025
This webinar will be led by Kyle Cofer and Caroline Harrelson, two seasoned ICSC attendees who have navigated the event for years....

The Retail Coach
Feb 171 min read


Boots on the Ground in Del Rio, TX!
Boots on the Ground! President Aaron Farmer and Project Manager Nick Albracht got the VIP tour when visiting properties and strategizing...

The Retail Coach
Jan 231 min read


Webinar: Retail Development and Site Strategies for City Economic Development Leaders
Whether you're looking to attract new retailers, fill vacancies, or optimize property availability, this session is not to be missed.

The Retail Coach
Jan 191 min read


The Shift to Actively Attracting Retail: How to Set Yourself Up for Success
Our own Kyle Cofer and Caroline Harrelson were asked their thoughts about identifying idealistic target retailers and where to begin....

The Retail Coach
Jan 191 min read


Starbucks is now open in Navasota, Texas!
Exciting news for Navasota, TX! Starbucks is officially open, and we’re proud to have partnered with the City to see this desired retailer open their Navasota location. Lots of growth happening, and a great start to 2025! Swing by and grab your favorite cup!

The Retail Coach
Jan 171 min read


Starbucks is now open in Sweetwater, TX!
Thrilled to see Starbucks now open in Sweetwater, TX! We love working with our client community to bring exciting additions like this to life. Sweetwater’s growth is one we’re proud to be a part of. Stop by and enjoy your favorite drink!

The Retail Coach
Jan 161 min read
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