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Press Release: The Retail Coach Launches Retail Recruitment Economic Development Partnership with Downtown Tempe
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2024 Contacts: Aaron Farmer, President, The Retail Coach Tel. 662.231.0608 | ...

The Retail Coach
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Meet Us At Texas Economic Development Annual Conference
Join us at the Texas Economic Development Annual Conference in Dallas to explore tailored retail strategies that drive local growth!...

The Retail Coach
Oct 16, 20241 min read


Meet Us At ICSC@Southeast
Join us at ICSC@Southeast in Atlanta to discuss retail recruitment strategies and boost your community's growth!

The Retail Coach
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Meet Us At Economic Development Council of Colorado
Discover how we can help your community thrive! Meet us at the Economic Development Council of Colorado in Beaver Creek to explore...

The Retail Coach
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Meet Us At Texas Municipal League
Join us at the Texas Municipal League in Houston to learn how our retail recruitment strategies can drive growth and opportunity for your...

The Retail Coach
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Meet Us At Illinois Municipal League!
We are at IML! Look for Aaron and Kaleb at Illinois Municipal League’s Annual Conference in Chicago to explore tailored retail strategies...

The Retail Coach
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Retail Economic Development and Retail Recruitment Trends
Hey Arkansas! If you missed The Retail Coach's Charles Parker's session on Retail Recruitment at today's Arkansas Economic Developers &...

The Retail Coach
Aug 28, 20241 min read


Great Market, Need a Franchisee?
Did you miss our franchising webinar? We spoke with Scott McIntosh, Lauren Ann Cooper, and Brad Williamson, who shared key insights on...

The Retail Coach
Aug 28, 20241 min read


Session: The Future of Retail
We’re excited to have Kelly and Kyle speak about The Future of Retail at IEDC’s Basic Economic Development Course TODAY! If you’re...

The Retail Coach
Aug 27, 20241 min read


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 22, 20241 min read


Retail Coach shares insights into the once-again burgeoning retail sector
Kelly Cofer, CEO of The Retail Coach, discusses how the pandemic impacted retail, retail demand and investor reluctance, and mixed-use...

The Retail Coach
Aug 21, 20241 min read


The Role of City Leadership in Retail Recruitment
Charles Parker, Project Director at The Retail Coach, penned an article on “The Role of City Leadership in Retail Recruitment”. He shares...

The Retail Coach
Aug 21, 20241 min read


Listen to The Retail Coach’s Charles Parker on MASC’s City Quick Connect Podcast!
Listen to The Retail Coach’s Charles Parker on MASC’s City Quick Connect Podcast! Charles and Jake discuss retail development trends,...

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 16, 20241 min read


Commercial Site Selection Trends in 2024
Did you know you can view our previous webinars on demand through our website? View one of our recent webinars to gain special insights...

The Retail Coach
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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