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 May 2024.

Gbbis

The team at gbbis have created a comprehensive guide to understanding a demographic report in relation to selecting the best franchise location. These 10 steps will help a potential franchisee make the best decision.

https://www.gbbis.com/blog/unlocking-franchise-success-mastering-market-analysis-for-optimal-location-decisions-a-step-by-step-guide/

ABC News

Shoppers are still spending, but with inflation rising, Americans are looking for deals. Major retailers are enticing shoppers with price cuts as they become more price-conscious.

Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers – ABC News (go.com)

Placer.ai

Mother’s Day is one of the busiest holidays for restaurants, but is also a time when people buy cards and gifts. How did Mother’s Day 2024 go for retailers and restaurants?

Mother’s Day Shopping and Dining Trends – Placer.ai Blog

Atlas Franchise Advisors

Boise, Idaho is certainly a growing metro area, and with a new investment in a US based chip factory, there are lots of new opportunities for enhanced growth in the area. What sectors are the biggest opportunities in?

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/exciting-times-ahead-boise-idaho-metro-area-rich-mithoff-cfc-n27nc/?trackingId=qfiZx8%2FqSaKQuTpUJkfu%2FQ%3D%3D

Colliers

ICSC Las Vegas may be over, but it is still the biggest conversation in the industry. What were the biggest takeaways from the show?

ICSC Las Vegas 2024 : Top 10 Key Takeaways from Colliers – Knowledge Leader – Commercial Real Estate Content Hub

Crexi

The Crexi Podcast this month takes a deep dive into the industrial sector of CRE, once driven by big warehouses, now shifting to more localized spaces. This episode is worth a listen to understand the changing landscape for industrial.

Long-tail Shifts and Resilient Fundamentals in the National Industrial Sector | The Crexi Podcast