At the end of each month, the AGS team looks back at articles and blog posts that we saw this month that stood out to us. Some are from news agencies, and many come from our partners, but not all use our data. Here is the round-up from April 2024.

Sites USA

Market Match from Sites USA is a new tool that allows you to find the ideal location based on the success of your current locations, finding sites that are demographically similar. On the blog, they are doing a case study with fitness brand Pure Barre.

Sites USA – Market Match Case Study

SiteSeer

If you are in the wait and worried about the state of the real estate market, what can you do now to set yourself up for success in today’s market? SiteSeer creates a roadmap on their blog.

What Retailers Should Do While in Wait-and-See Mode (siteseer.com)

Directions Magazine

We were sad to see that after 26 years, Directions Magazine is closing. Jane Elliott has been a longtime friend of AGS, from days since her late husband got into the business of PC based demographic systems. He was one of our first clients when AGS started.  After he passed, Jane started Directions Magazine, which AGS was an advertiser in when it was a physical publication. Directions Magazine has long been a go-to for new information on GIS, site selection and industry news. We will miss reading the articles and hope the best for their team in their new adventures.

Saying Farewell to an Amazing Journey (directionsmag.com)

ICSC

How do you get shoppers to your mall? Give them a better experience, which starts with the way you market your center. ICSC has practical tips to convert internet traffic to foot traffic.

Back to Basics: Marketing for Shopping Center Owners | ICSC

fDi Insights

Our colleagues Alissa Sklar (GIS Planning) and Anatalio Ubalde (Size Up) wrote a new e-book for fDi insights called Economic Development Marketing & Priorities. The book can be downloaded for free on their website.

fDi Insights