Mayor of Harrison, Arkansas, Jerry Jackson, is thrilled about our new partnership, saying, "With the expertise of Downtown Strategies and the support from the NWAEDD, we are eager to embark on this new partnership for our community." hubs.li/Q02fgpjh0

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ICSC Legislator Site Visit: Congressman Jackson (R-TX) | ICSC icsc.com/news-and-views…

BREAKING: US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher apnews.com/article/kroger…

If the Kroger-Albertsons merger goes through, that combined company + Walmart would control 70% of the grocery market in over 160 cities. Think grocery prices are bad now? Without competition, it would be a price gouging free-for-all. This is why the FTC is suing to stop it.

Rite Aid is closing more stores: Full list and map of impacted locations marked in January 2024 fastcompany.com/91018720/rite-…

Learn about effective funding sources to drive community and economic growth in your community with Jenn Gregory, President of Downtown Strategies. See you there on March 12th! See our events here: hubs.li/Q02nfpBy0

Does your community incorporate retail into its economic development strategy? The rise of retail in a service-based economy not only provides new jobs to a community but also enhances the quality of life for your citizens. Learn more in our new article: hubs.li/Q02n_b9S0

Exciting week at our Retail Academy as we welcomed representatives from Fairfield, Alabama and Brandon, South Dakota! 🌟 They dove deep into strategies to attract businesses and boost their local economies.

The zombie CVS, a late-capitalism horror story - The Washington Post apple.news/Aysuf8Qx3QUm0t…

Inside organized crime rings targeting retailers Ulta, TJX, Walgreens cnbc.com/2024/03/12/ins…

🚨 Webinar Alert! Join us on March 21st at 1 PM with Elliott Cook and Colby Kirk for an insightful session on backfilling downtown vacant spaces. Grab your spot now: hubs.li/Q02pCg4m0

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Aldi and Others Adding Locations, Family Dollar and Others Closing Them, 5 On-Trend Trades and More | ICSC icsc.com/news-and-views…

ICSC Holds 2024 Federal Fly-In | ICSC icsc.com/news-and-views…

Birmingham No. 1 in country for job growth in February bizjournals.com/birmingham/new…

Bills Addressing ORC Advance in State Legislatures | ICSC icsc.com/news-and-views…

JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal reuters.com/markets/deals/…

Retail-restaurant hybrids Foxtrot, Dom's cease operations restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/ret…

Albertsons and Kroger CEOs tell skeptical government that grocery mega merger won’t lead to store closures and higher prices fortune.com/2024/09/05/alb…