The Retail Coach

02/10/2026

Communities across the country are rethinking how to bring energy, investment, and the right tenant mix back to their downtowns.

Join The Retail Coach for our February webinar, Downtown Revitalization: Engagement, Incentives & Retail Recruitment, to explore practical, real-world strategies that are working right now.

You’ll hear how cities and partners are aligning vision, engaging stakeholders, and moving from planning to implementation — plus why proactive recruitment of local, regional, and national retail and restaurant users is key to creating true destination corridors.

Panelists will share:
▪️ Challenges they’ve faced — and how they turned obstacles into opportunities
▪️ Approaches to stakeholder and property owner engagement
▪️ Incentives that spur activity, from façade grants to creative solutions like public art
▪️ Lessons from recruiting the right mix of uses to drive sustained traffic

If your community is focused on strengthening its downtown, this conversation is for you.

👉 Register for free today: https://tinyurl.com/DowntownRetailTheRetailCoach

11/20/2025

Chicken Salad Chick is officially open in our client community of Del City, OK!

With more than a dozen delicious chicken salad varieties on the menu, they’re already becoming a fast favorite among Del City locals.

Stop by, show your support, and welcome this great addition to the community!

11/11/2025

Honoring all those who have served. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. 🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day.

11/04/2025

Jimmy John’s is coming to our Client City of Decatur, Texas! Known for fresh ingredients, lightning-fast service, and a no-nonsense menu, this popular sandwich chain is a great addition to the community. Congrats to Decatur on another big win! Stay tuned for opening details. Decatur EDC

10/29/2025

Today’s the Day! 🎣

Bass Pro Shops officially opens this evening in our client city — City of Odessa, Texas!

This exciting addition represents years of collaboration and strategic retail recruitment efforts between The Retail Coach and the City of Odessa, Texas.

Elizabeth Shaughnessy, Director of Development, shared how this partnership helped make the project a reality:

“Our partnership with The Retail Coach has been instrumental in attracting targeted investment that aligns with Odessa’s long-term vision for smart, sustainable growth. This new 100,000-square-foot retail development is a direct result of that strategy, bringing new jobs, expanding shopping options, and strengthening the regional economy. It reflects what we can achieve when data-driven planning meets strong collaboration and a shared commitment to Odessa’s future.”

A huge congratulations to the Odessa team — and welcome, Bass Pro Shops! 🦌🎯

10/24/2025

We are excited to begin our work helping to revitalize Downtown Springfield, Massachusetts.

The Springfield Redevelopment Authority has signed a two-year contract with The Retail Coach to revitalize the dining and retail district in downtown Springfield.

09/27/2025

Join Charles and Jean at ICSC Western next week to explore retail opportunities and connect with leaders in the industry.

Just one week away! See you at booth 1613!
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09/26/2025

Just one week until Kyle will be at Retail Live Nashville!

Let us know if you will be attending.
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09/23/2025

Happy 1st anniversary to our Recruitment Specialist, Jean Totten! It has been such a pleasure to work with and get to know you this past year. We look forward to many more years ahead! 🎉

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09/19/2025

Wishing a happy birthday to our Project Manager, Kaleb Wilson! Thank you for being such an important part of our team. We hope you have an amazing birthday today! 🥳

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09/16/2025

Happy birthday to one of our Recruitment Specialists, Keith Rinehart! You have added so much value to our team. We hope you have a wonderful birthday today! 🥳

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09/16/2025

We’re always looking for opportunities to meet in person with Retailers to put sites in front of them for the markets where we are working. See you soon, Nashville!

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