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Vacant Space to Fill? Minimize Risk in 2023 with Void Analysis

Posted by Michaele Charles on Dec 16, 2022 6:00:00 AM

The 2022 holiday shopping season is well underway, and it seems that despite talk of a looming recession, shoppers are still heading to the malls and shopping centers in droves. Consumer demand seems strong for now, but as we all know, not a lot is certain in today’s economy! The retail landscape could change significantly after the peak holiday shopping season. Retail sales could slow down across many retail sectors, which could mean changes for those of you in the retail real estate business.

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Topics: Recruiting Shopping Center Tenants, Real Estate Analytics Tool, Void Analysis, Commercial Real Estate Analysis Software

Save the Date for 2023 SiteSeer User Conferences Webinars

Posted by Michaele Charles on Nov 30, 2022 5:00:00 AM

Retailers and commercial real estate brokers and developers, mark your calendar for SiteSeer’s 2023 User Conferences. These webinars will be held quarterly in 2023, bringing together professionals in retail research, site selection, shopping center development, commercial leasing and related areas who use SiteSeer (or are planning to subscribe soon) to learn about best practices in SiteSeer, tips and tricks, feature updates, and more.

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Topics: Tips & Tricks, SiteSeer User Conferences

Subscribe for Unlimited Void Analysis Reports!

Posted by Michaele Charles on Sep 30, 2022 5:00:00 AM

If you’ve used Void Analysis in the past and found it to be a valuable tool, you’ve probably been tempted by a SiteSeer subscription, which gives you access to unlimited Void Analysis Pro reports (normally $299.99 each).

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Topics: Void Analysis

SiteSeer Explorer Now Offers Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) Data

Posted by Michaele Charles on Sep 29, 2022 5:00:00 AM
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Topics: Retail Data Analysis, Demographic Data, Retail Site Selection, Site Selection Software

Tips for Creating an Expansion Plan in Today’s Market

Posted by Michaele Charles on Sep 27, 2022 6:30:00 AM

Here’s a scenario we’ve seen a lot here at SiteSeer: an entrepreneur starts a business. Maybe it’s a retail business of some kind—a boutique clothing store, an ice cream shop, a bike shop—or maybe it’s a restaurant.

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Topics: Market Research, Market Data, Capital Planning, Retail Industry, Retail Site Selection, Restaurant Site Selection, Site Selection Analysis

Addressing Staffing Challenges Using Mobile Activity Data

Posted by Michaele Charles on Aug 26, 2022 7:45:00 AM

Ever been to your favorite coffee shop or clothing store during what seems to be a rush and they have one cashier and one frantic employee trying to do everything else?

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Topics: Customer Analysis, Cell Phone Data, Mobile Location Data

The Importance of Franchise Planning

Posted by Michaele Charles on Jul 18, 2022 10:00:00 PM

Franchise planning is an important part of growing a successful franchise. Very few businesses that start out as a single store or location think long term about franchise expansion. It’s easier to take opportunities when they arise. That said, long term, this can leave potential revenue on the table, and when you do start to expand (and franchise), lead to unbalanced territories and unhappy franchisees.

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Topics: Franchise & Services Industry, Market Potential

Site Selection and Omnichannel Retail

Posted by Michaele Charles on Jun 30, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Today’s consumer is used to being able to shop any way they like: from their phone or computer or in person at a brick-and-mortar store. Now, they are even accustomed to buying online and picking up (or buying online and driving up to pick up).

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Topics: Smart Retail Growth, Omnichannel Retail, Retail Site Selection, Site Selection Software, SiteSeer Professional Services

Q&A with SiteSeer’s Kay Kessler

Posted by Michaele Charles on Sep 23, 2021 6:00:00 AM

SiteSeer's Director of Solution Development

If you’ve ever requested custom analytics from the SiteSeer professional services team, chances are you’ve received something created by Kay, our director of solution development. Kay is tasked with helping clients get the most out of the SiteSeer platform, which sometimes involves market research services or creating surveys—or something else entirely.

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Topics: Retail Site Selection, Site Selection Software, cre mapping tools, Site Selection Criteria, Employee Spotlight

Q&A With SiteSeer's Lance Blick

Posted by Michaele Charles on Jul 16, 2021 11:32:40 AM

If you’re an existing SiteSeer user, you’ve likely talked with Lance before, our director of client services. Lance knows SiteSeer software inside and out and has that, “If I can’t get you the answer, I’ll find out who can,” type of attitude that makes him the best kind of client advocate!

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Topics: Real Estate Analytics Tool, Site Selection Software, Employee Spotlight

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