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Blog: Dynamic Trends in the Current and Future Retail Environment
2020 Holiday Retail Sales Facing unprecedented challenges from a spike in the COVID virus, state restrictions on retailers and...
Matthew Lautensack
Jan 19, 20211 min read


Webinar: Black Friday 2020 – Retail Reflections and Holiday Projections
Austin Farmer and Caroline Harrelson discuss Black Friday 2020 and projections for retail performance this holiday season.

The Retail Coach
Dec 15, 20201 min read


Webinar: (Texas Municipal League) Covid-19 and Its Impact on Retail: Now and In The Future
Aaron Farmer and Kelly Cofer present Covid 19 and Its Impact on Retail: Now and in the Future.

The Retail Coach
Nov 23, 20201 min read


Webinar: Accelerating Your Economic Development Marketing Strategy
Charles Parker and Colleen Walton discuss how to accelerate your economic development marketing strategy.

The Retail Coach
Nov 19, 20202 min read


Webinar: Covid-19 and Its Impact on Retail: Now and In The Future
Aaron Farmer and Jason Greiner discuss COVID-19 and Its Impact on Retail Now and In the Future.

The Retail Coach
Sep 23, 20201 min read


Webinar: Conversations With Communities: Progress During A Pandemic
Charles Parker discusses how client communities are making progress during the pandemic.

The Retail Coach
Aug 26, 20201 min read


Blog: Let Us Get You Online!
As a result, we have introduced a new program, SmallBiz360, specifically designed to directly assist our small businesses. With...
Matthew Lautensack
Jul 29, 20202 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


Webinar: Redeveloping Malls and Aging Shopping Centers
Austin Farmer, Terry Lutz, and BJ Stokesbary discuss redeveloping malls and aging shopping centers.

The Retail Coach
Jun 16, 20201 min read


Webinar: Exploring the Future of Retail
Aaron Farmer and Aaron Brossoit explore the changing face of retail post-pandemic.

The Retail Coach
May 20, 20201 min read


Case Study: Community Growth Resulting in Retail Expansion
THE CHALLENGE McKinney, Texas, known for its small town feel is located about 30 miles north of downtown Dallas. It is the second largest city in Collin County. With the growth McKinney had experienced over the years, the community had been requesting a warehouse store such as Costco for quite some time. In order for these residents to get to the nearest location, they were having to drive around 15 miles. THE SOLUTION The Retail Coach has had a long term relationship with t
Matthew Lautensack
May 17, 20201 min read


Case Study: COVID-19 Local Retail Impact Analysis Reflections
Community Gastonia, North Carolina THE CHALLENGE As many forms of retail, restaurant and other business shutdowns were put in order, The...
Matthew Lautensack
May 16, 20202 min read


Case Study: The City of Victoria, Texas and The Retail Coach – A History of Success
THE CHALLENGE Victoria, Texas is the largest city in Victoria County and is located 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. It is a...
Matthew Lautensack
May 15, 20202 min read


Case Study: Multi-year Partnership with The Retail Coach Garners Results
Community Warrensburg, Missouri THE CHALLENGE The Warrensburg, Missouri Convention and Visitors Bureau describes the city’s location as...
Matthew Lautensack
May 14, 20202 min read


Case Study: Bastrop, Texas Rebounds After 2011 Fires
Community Bastrop Texas THE CHALLENGE Approximately 25 miles from Austin, Bastrop, Texas is in the heart of the Lost Pines Forest of...
Matthew Lautensack
May 13, 20202 min read


Case Study: Long-Term Relationships & Partnerships Produce Results for Kingsville, Texas
Community Kingsville, Texas THE CHALLENGE Kingsville, TX is positioned between the Texas Gulf Coast, often referred to as the “Texas...
Matthew Lautensack
May 12, 20202 min read


Case Study: Knowledge of Community is Power for Brownsville, Texas
Community Brownsville, Texas THE CHALLENGE Brownsville is located on the southern tip of Texas. Across the Rio Grande River is Matamoros,...
Matthew Lautensack
May 11, 20202 min read


Case Study: Building Relationships Leads to Retail Revitalization
Community Early, Texas THE CHALLENGE Early is located near the center of Brown County in west-central Texas. The Pecan Bayou, a tributary...
Matthew Lautensack
May 10, 20202 min read


Case Study: Camden, South Carolina Receives Brownfields Grant
Community Camden, South Carolina THE CHALLENGE Camden, South Carolina has historically been dependent on industries and petroleum-related...
Matthew Lautensack
May 9, 20201 min read


Case Study: Right Connections Results in New Restaurant & Development Win
Community Gallatin, Tennessee THE CHALLENGE Experienced restaurateur, Grant Nooe, Chef and Owner of Grant’s Kitchen in Flowood,...
Matthew Lautensack
May 8, 20202 min read
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