Cookeville Renews Contract With Retail Strategies
City of Cookeville renewing a contract with consulting firm Retail Strategies for a ninth consecutive year. Community Planning Director Jon Ward said the company provides services for retail recruitment, research, and market analysis. He said they measure information using credit card swipe locations, cell phone data, and regional trends. “I think the use of it […]
Retail Strategies Service Helps Municipalities Invest In Future
When it comes to national retailers and commercial services, Cookeville Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said that story-telling plays a key role in attracting them. Keifer said that’s why a service like Retail Strategies is a huge benefit to the city, because it tells the city’s story using data-driven points. “And we’ve all driven through […]
Cookeville Approves Retail Strategies Contract Extension; West Stevens St. Widening Agreement
Cookeville City Council approved a one-year contract extension with Retail Strategies for retail development marketing and consulting services. Economic Development Coordinator Melinda Keifer said that the group provides retail real estate data that aids both the city and citizens. She said their demographic data is key in bringing the retail developers the city wants, and […]
