Each day our research department gets research requests from commercial real estate companies looking for retailers looking to expand, contacts to call or a space to inquire about. Our team speaks to hundreds of retail contacts, site selectors and center owners to determine expansion needs and opportunities. Today we put one of them under the […]
A Peek into the Inner Workings of the RetailSphere™ Research Team The RetailSphere™ research team operates on a multifaceted approach, blending cutting-edge marketing automation with the human element to delve deep into the intricacies of the retail commercial real estate landscape to get expansion plans and contact information for our clients. Their goal: To uncover […]
Putting in a research request with RetailSphere™ is a breeze. Here’s how. There are two types of research requests: (1) a research request for information on the retailer or company and (2) putting a contact verification request to, as it sounds, verify a contact. The beauty of either a research request or a contact verification […]
Making a bold move to continue brick and mortar expansion while having no e-commerce presence, Ross Stores successfully finished their expansion plans for 2020. Last month, the off-price apparel retailer opened 30 Ross Dress for Less and 9 dd’s Discounts stores over a span of 17 states, totaling 66 new doors this year. The recent […]
As pandemic safety concerns ease up, consumers are looking forward to browsing the aisles at their favorite shops again. At the same time, their habits and needs have fundamentally changed. New retail store concepts will be key to drawing consumers back to brick-and-mortar. Nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults are once again comfortable going to shopping […]
Salons and barbershops are often a mainstay of a bustling shopping center. But as consumers move towards more local experiences, many Super Cuts and Sports Clips have begun to fall out of favor and been forced to close their doors. As these tenants begin to vacate retail spaces, it is easier to bring another salon […]
Ramen, Japanese for "pulled noodles," is still called Chuka Soba in some dining spaces. But by any other name, those delicate wheat-flour noodles served in long-simmering broth, are still...delicious. Japanese ramen restaurants began taking North America by storm in the past half decade, opening on the coasts and now working their way inland. But the […]
Studio fitness centers, or "boutique" studios, are riding an up-cycle in the health-club business. With growth of more than 100 percent among fitness concepts in the past five years, the segment remains an out performer. Studio clubs have an intimate feel with personalized instruction and are quick to advance the latest fitness trends. They're increasingly […]
With Coronavirus, pet adoptions have increased dramatically. Even before this, younger generations were finding themselves adding pets to their families. Once travel begins to open back up after Covid-19, people will begin looking for their next destination to visit. This also means finding a place where these pets can stay and have fun while their […]
Trampoline parks and bounce houses are popping up left and right, and there's a good reason for it. No longer are they merely a fun party idea for your 5-year-old kid (though they're still that, too), but they are fun entertainment venues for all ages. They have kid and family-friendly areas, as well as attractions […]
