There continue to be many widespread impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, and one we’ve been talking about a lot lately both here on the SiteSeer blog and with our clients is population migration.

Topics: Retail Data Analysis, Data Study, Population Study, Retail Industry, Coronavirus

In March 2020, SiteSeer published its follow-up blog on the fastest-growing large micropolitan areas in the United States between the end of 2017 and the end of 2019.

Topics: Market Data, Data Study, Retail Recruitment, Population Study, Retail Industry, Communities Industry, Market Potential

At the end of March 2020, the world of retail was struggling in ways it has never struggled before.

Topics: Smart Retail Growth, Omnichannel Retail, Bricks and Mortar Retail, Retail Industry, Coronavirus, Grocery

With COVID-19 shaking up the brick-and-mortar world, many expect that shopping center owners will having many vacancies on their hands in the months and years to come. For those whose job it is to fill those vacancies, wading through struggling and bankrupt chains to find businesses that are still seeking expansion opportunities will be a challenge.

Topics: Retail Data Analysis, Void Analysis, Retail Industry, Landlord Rep Brokers & Owners Industry, Tenant Rep Brokers & Developers Industry, Retail Match

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed just about every business, and while some are struggling because their target customers have different needs and buying habits now – whether by choice or due to government mandates, others are experiencing inflated sales because the product or service they provide has become more important to buyers than ever before (we’re looking at you, grocery stores).

Topics: Retail Industry, Restaurant Industry, Customer Analysis, Coronavirus

Topics: Market Data, Data Partner, Retail Industry, Analyzing Retail Sites, Coronavirus, Site Selection Analysis

States have been opening up in the last couple of weeks, which means some people are able to return to work. But are there jobs still there for them, or have them been eliminated entirely? The unemployment numbers this week (and in the weeks to come) might tell part of the story.

Topics: Market Data, Data Partner, Retail Industry, Coronavirus, Site Selection Analysis

Topics: Market Data, Data Partner, Retail Industry, Coronavirus

Two months into our global shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic and one thing is pretty clear: there are some businesses that are inherently built to withstand a crisis like this one. One such industry: grocery.

Topics: Smart Retail Growth, Market Research, Capital Planning, Retail Industry, Coronavirus, Grocery

Thanks to our data partner, Applied Geographic Solutions, we’re offering free unemployment data as a layer in SiteSeer. We’ll be updating the top metropolitan and micropolitan areas in the country every week here on the SiteSeer blog. Want to learn more? Contact us!

Topics: Market Data, Data Partner, Retail Industry, Coronavirus