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 June 2025.
WSJ
Once seen as the new tech sector home, Austin is slowly losing its appeal to companies. Five years after lower taxes and better quality of life lured companies in, living costs have soared and infrastructure is lacking, leading companies and their employees frustrated. Where do they go from here?
Exclusive | Austin’s Reign as a Tech Hub Might Be Coming to an End – WSJ
Exceed Analysis
New to site selection and not sure where to start on which platform to go with? Here is a practical guide from the team at Exceed.
How to hire a location intelligence firm – Exceed Analysis
Spatial.ai
Join Gary on a two-part podcast with Spatial.ai CEO and founder, Lyden Foust. They cover everything from how the demographic business started, Gary’s start in the industry and our ambitious goals moving forward.
Placer.ai
It may only be June, but back to school season has started for retailers. What is the outlook for retailers this summer?
What’s In Store For Back to School 2025? – Placer.ai Blog
AP
The store may be gone but not forgotten. Michael’s Stores has purchased the IP and brands of Joann Stores, meaning that crafters can find the fabric they need, and Michael’s Stores are strengthened nationwide.
Michaels completes acquisition of Joann’s intellectual property and fan-favorite labels | AP News
Yahoo
New research published by Pepperdine University is attempting to settle the debate over whether boosting California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers to $20 an hour has led to job losses.
California’s fast-food industry is shedding jobs, study says
CNN Business
Fresh off its failed merger with Albertson’s Kroger announced this week that they will close 60 stores over the next year or so. Not all locations are known, but this will leave many anchor tenant locations available in those communities.
Kroger is closing around 60 stores in the next year and a half | CNN Business
Moneywise
Second and seasonal homes in Rhode Island are about to get it by big tax penalties, which will shake up the housing market in that state. These implications will trickle down to retailers and local businesses.
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