We just got back from ICSC 2023 in Las Vegas! It was a great experience and we really enjoyed seeing everyone there. Here are a few observations and reflections from our SiteSeer team members about the general atmosphere and “vibe” among retailers and real estate professionals:
Danielle Yanskey
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The SiteSeer team just returned from ICSC 2022 in Las Vegas this week and what a great experience after two years of virtual conferences. We enjoyed seeing longtime colleagues and clients and getting to know so many new people too. Thanks to everyone who came by to learn more about our suite of site selection and market analysis tools!
Topics: ICSC, Retail Industry, Retail Site Selection, Site Selection Software
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Topics: Data Quality, Mobile Location Data
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