A ground-up developer’s framework for underwriting retail uncertainty heading into 2026

How secondary cities can compete more effectively for retail

Here's how leading landlords are transforming single leases into ecosystem advantages.

This comprehensive guide shows how to transform site validation from a defensive checkpoint into an offensive weapon that wins prime locations.

Explore how predictive analytics, relationship intelligence, and execution speed help retailers uncover hidden opportunities.

How to turn post-merger uncertainty into regional grocer anchor wins.

A practical, evergreen playbook for backfilling 8–30k SF vacancies.

A realistic playbook for opening faster without cutting corners.

Discover how data-driven decision-making is helping retailers and landlords find opportunity in uneven markets.

When retailers and landlords base their discussions on clear, data-backed evidence they move negotiations from opinion to objectivity.

This post explores why competition is fierce—and how retailers can win by pairing sharper analytics with faster execution.

Expanding retailers face unique challenges when moving toward national growth. This article explores how aligning retail transactions with market shifts—like small-format stores, hybrid shopping, and suburban expansion—creates smarter, lower-risk deals.

This article breaks down what city planners and economic development teams need to know about defining and using trade area data.

Explore how to adjust layouts and leasing strategies for popular small-footprint concepts.

Secondary markets are surging in retail viability. This blog explores drivers behind the shift and what it means for retailers, landlords, and municipalities tapping into opportunity.

Discover how to attract retailers by building a compelling, data-driven narrative.

Explore how thoughtful infrastructure planning and zoning updates can give your community a competitive edge in attracting and retaining quality retail.

Learn how municipalities are using surveys and shopper input to strengthen their retail attraction efforts.

A practical guide for shopping center owners to prepare for the busiest retail months ahead.

This article outlines the key data points every municipality should be ready to share to validate retail readiness, reduce risk, and compete for national investment.

Learn how modern retailers use advanced data models to evaluate and prioritize new store locations.

Learn how municipalities can attract national and regional retailers by strengthening their retail market positioning.

This post outlines five data-backed strategies for evaluating new markets, along with common execution pitfalls to avoid.

Learn how retail landlords can unlock hidden value through tenant mix improvements, property upgrades, and lease adjustments

This article outlines how to assess your current mix, identify retail gaps, and execute leasing strategies that build long-term value.

This article explores how landlords can maximize anchor value through fit, flexibility, and performance data.

Explore how today’s leading retailers are transforming site selection through advanced location analytics.

See how landlords can use data, design, and tenant mix to reposition retail centers for long-term performance and competitive advantage.

Read about essential economic development tools and how municipalities can leverage them effectively to achieve sustainable retail growth.

Read about how to use predictive analytics to streamline decisions, reduce risk and maximize performance.

Learn about improvements that are immediately visible to customers and tenants.