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May 4, 2026/AI Transformation
AI Retail Analytics: 6 Operator Use Cases (2026 Guide)
Apr 23, 2026/Research & Insights
Using Location Data to Fix Underperforming Stores (2026)
Apr 22, 2026/Research & Insights
Foot Traffic Data Provider Comparison: What Each Platform Actually Gives You (2026)
Apr 17, 2026/Research & Insights
Co-Tenancy Strategy: The Neighbors Behind Your Revenue
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170 ARTICLES
AI Retail Analytics: 6 Operator Use Cases (2026 Guide)
How retailers actually use AI in retail analytics — demand forecasting, customer mapping, sales forecasting, cannibalization, and site scoring. Practical breakdown with real operator examples.
May 4, 2026
Using Location Data to Fix Underperforming Stores (2026)
The same location data that picks new sites can diagnose why existing stores underperform, and whether to fix, relocate, or close them.
Apr 23, 2026
Foot Traffic Data Provider Comparison: What Each Platform Actually Gives You (2026)
Five foot traffic data providers. Five different methodologies. Five different answers to the same question. Here's what each platform actually measures, where the data breaks down, and how to pick the right one for site selection.
Apr 22, 2026
Co-Tenancy Strategy: The Neighbors Behind Your Revenue
Co-tenancy strategy determines whether an anchor closure drops your traffic 45 percent or 5 percent. How to evaluate tenant mix before you sign.
Apr 17, 2026
7 Placer.ai Alternatives for Retail Site Selection (2026)
Looking for Placer.ai alternatives? Compare 7 platforms for retailers who need more than foot traffic data—including AI scoring, deal management, and analyst services.
Apr 15, 2026
Market Saturation Analysis: How to Know When a Trade Area Is Full (2026)
40 approved sites. Revenue per store is declining. Here's how to measure trade area saturation before you sign another lease.
Apr 5, 2026
We're Building the Operating System for Retail Real Estate
We hit $1M in recurring revenue before we raised a single dollar of venture capital. Here's what actually happened.
Mar 23, 2026
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Demographics Decoded: Your Blueprint for Site Selection
Master demographic site analysis to optimize retail site selection, boost success with data-driven insights on income, age, and trends.
Mar 10, 2026
GIS Retail Site Selection: How Mapping Transforms Decisions
GIS retail site selection combines mapping with demographic and traffic data to find high-potential locations faster.
Mar 10, 2026
The A to Z of Retail Real Estate: Leasing, Finance, Development, and More
Discover what is retail real estate: types, leases, trends & success factors. Master leasing, finance & development for investors today!
Mar 6, 2026
Measuring the Bite: A Guide to Cannibalization Formulas
Learn how to calculate cannibalization rate with formulas, benchmarks & strategies to minimize sales loss in retail expansion.
Mar 5, 2026
Financing a Franchise: A Guide for Aspiring Owners
How to finance a franchise with SBA loans, franchisor programs, and alternative funding. Steps for first-time franchise buyers.
Mar 3, 2026
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