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Jun 22, 2026/Strategic Growth
What Is a Pad Site? Outparcels and Pad Sites in Retail Real Estate
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AI Agents for Site Selection: How They Work in 2026
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AI Agents for Commercial Real Estate: What They Actually Do
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What Is a Pad Site? Outparcels and Pad Sites in Retail Real Estate
A pad site, or outparcel, is the freestanding lot at the edge of a shopping center where a drive-thru, bank, or pharmacy builds its own store. Here is how they work and how to size one up.
Jun 22, 2026
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How to Present Site Analysis to Your Real Estate Committee
A practical guide for VPs and Directors of Real Estate on structuring site analysis for committee review—what to include, how to sequence it, and how to handle the hard questions.
Jun 5, 2026
What Is Retail Analytics? A Complete Guide for 2026
Retail analytics helps top retailers turn store data into revenue. Key metrics to track and how AI is transforming the field.
Feb 19, 2026
M&A Pipeline Management Software: Top Tools Compared
DealCloud, Midaxo, Affinity, 4Degrees, Datasite — 12 M&A pipeline tools compared by deal stage, pricing, and PE use case. Plus what software doesn't cover after the deal closes.
Feb 14, 2026
Grand Opening Playbook: 47-Point Checklist for Retailers
Grand opening checklist with 47 actionable steps from retailers who have opened 100+ stores. Execution-ready planning guide.
Jan 30, 2026
Franchise Opportunities: Ultimate Guide for 2026
Cavender's Western Wear tripled new store openings when they added location data to franchise evaluation. Here is the framework their expansion team uses.
Jan 24, 2026
Retail Traffic Software: Top Solutions Compared (2026)
Retail traffic software explained: how it works, what data it captures, and how expansion teams use foot traffic insights to evaluate new store locations.
Jan 13, 2026
Franchise Analytics Guide: Compare Top Platforms (2026)
Cavender's opened 27 locations in 2026 using franchise analytics. Compare platforms for data-driven expansion. GrowthFactor starts at $400/mo.
Jan 12, 2026
Commercial Site Selection: AI-Powered Guide 2026
Commercial site selection guide: use AI to evaluate locations faster, reduce lease risk, and expand with confidence in 2026.
Jan 8, 2026
How to Measure Foot Traffic In Store: 5 Methods Compared
Choose the right foot traffic measurement method for your store. Covers manual counting, sensors, mobile data, and AI analytics with accuracy ranges and costs.
Jan 7, 2026
Site Selection Process: Guide for Multi-Location Retailers
Site selection process guide for multi-location retailers. Steps, data sources, and decision frameworks for 2026 expansion planning.
Jan 1, 2026
Trade Area: Definition, Mapping Methods & Analysis Guide
What a trade area is and how to map yours—from simple radius rings to drive-time polygons, gravity models, and AI. Find where your customers actually come from.
Dec 30, 2025
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