Case Studies

Bass Pro Shops Plans 17th Texas Location in Odessa

The Retail Coach

Aug 211 min read

Bass Pro Shops Plans 17th Texas Location in Odessa

Bass Pro Shops, North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company, updates plans for new destination store in Texas to serve...

Starbucks is coming to our Client Community of Sweetwater, Texas!

The Retail Coach

Aug 211 min read

Starbucks is coming to our Client Community of Sweetwater, Texas!

Starbucks is coming to our Client Community of Sweetwater, Texas! Renovations are quickly happening, and this new location will be open...

We are excited to announce that Wendy’s is open in Liberty, TX

The Retail Coach

Aug 211 min read

We are excited to announce that Wendy’s is open in Liberty, TX

We are excited to announce that Wendy’s is open in Liberty, TX! We always enjoy working with Liberty’s team to bring more retail and...

The Retail Coach

Aug 211 min read

New Retail in Lakeport, California

Two down, one to go in Lakeport, California! Our client community in Lake County recently opened the doors to its new Tractor Supply Co....

Case Study: Knowledge of Community is Power – Indio, California

Matthew Lautensack

Sep 28, 20233 min read

Case Study: Knowledge of Community is Power – Indio, California

Case Study September 28, 2023 Knowledge of Community is Power – Indio, California Introduction Indio, California, nestled in the...

Case Study: College Station, Texas Community Success

Matthew Lautensack

Jul 27, 20202 min read

Case Study: College Station, Texas Community Success

THE CHALLENGE College Station is located in East-Central Texas with a population of roughly 118,000 residents. The city is located 83...

Case Study: Community Growth Resulting in Retail Expansion

Matthew Lautensack

May 17, 20201 min read

Case Study: Community Growth Resulting in Retail Expansion

THE CHALLENGE McKinney, Texas, known for its small town feel is located about 30 miles north of downtown Dallas. It is the second largest...

Case Study: COVID-19 Local Retail Impact Analysis Reflections

Matthew Lautensack

May 16, 20202 min read

Case Study: COVID-19 Local Retail Impact Analysis Reflections

THE CHALLENGE As many forms of retail, restaurant and other business shutdowns were put in order, The Retail Coach had client communities...

Case Study: The City of Victoria, Texas and The Retail Coach – A History of Success

Matthew Lautensack

May 15, 20202 min read

Case Study: The City of Victoria, Texas and The Retail Coach – A History of Success

THE CHALLENGE Victoria, Texas is the largest city in Victoria County and is located 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. It is a...

Case Study: Multi-year Partnership with The Retail Coach Garners Results

Matthew Lautensack

May 14, 20202 min read

Case Study: Multi-year Partnership with The Retail Coach Garners Results

THE CHALLENGE The Warrensburg, Missouri Convention and Visitors Bureau describes the city’s location as being in the heart of the nation....

Case Study: Bastrop, Texas Rebounds After 2011 Fires

Matthew Lautensack

May 13, 20202 min read

Case Study: Bastrop, Texas Rebounds After 2011 Fires

THE CHALLENGE Approximately 25 miles from Austin, Bastrop, Texas is in the heart of the Lost Pines Forest of Central Texas. The downtown...

Case Study: Long-Term Relationships & Partnerships Produce Results for Kingsville, Texas

Matthew Lautensack

May 12, 20202 min read

Case Study: Long-Term Relationships & Partnerships Produce Results for Kingsville, Texas

THE CHALLENGE Kingsville, TX is positioned between the Texas Gulf Coast, often referred to as the “Texas Riviera,” on the east and the...

Case Study: Knowledge of Community is Power for Brownsville, Texas

Matthew Lautensack

May 11, 20202 min read

Case Study: Knowledge of Community is Power for Brownsville, Texas

THE CHALLENGE Brownsville is located on the southern tip of Texas. Across the Rio Grande River is Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Brownsville’s...

Case Study: Building Relationships Leads to Retail Revitalization

Matthew Lautensack

May 10, 20202 min read

Case Study: Building Relationships Leads to Retail Revitalization

THE CHALLENGE Early is located near the center of Brown County in west-central Texas. The Pecan Bayou, a tributary of the Colorado River,...

Case Study: Camden, South Carolina Receives Brownfields Grant

Matthew Lautensack

May 9, 20202 min read

Case Study: Camden, South Carolina Receives Brownfields Grant

THE CHALLENGE Camden, South Carolina has historically been dependent on industries and petroleum-related businesses that have resulted in...

Case Study: Right Connections Results in New Restaurant & Development Win

Matthew Lautensack

May 8, 20202 min read

Case Study: Right Connections Results in New Restaurant & Development Win

THE CHALLENGE Experienced restaurateur, Grant Nooe, Chef and Owner of Grant’s Kitchen in Flowood, Mississippi had a successful restaurant...

Case Study: Partnering With Experts to Drive Economic Development Across the Country

Matthew Lautensack

May 7, 20202 min read

Case Study: Partnering With Experts to Drive Economic Development Across the Country

THE CHALLENGE In 2012, the Brewers Association reported there were 2,715 breweries in the U.S. compared to 50 in 1980. Craft beer is an...

Case Study: The Retail Coach Helps Fire-Ravaged Bastrop, TX Focus on Retail Recovery

Matthew Lautensack

May 6, 20202 min read

Case Study: The Retail Coach Helps Fire-Ravaged Bastrop, TX Focus on Retail Recovery

THE CHALLENGE Wildfires destroyed more than 1 million trees, 1,600 homes and set back 48 businesses in Bastrop and the surrounding...

Case Study: Perseverance Pays Off – Beaver Dam Wins Burger King

Matthew Lautensack

May 5, 20202 min read

Case Study: Perseverance Pays Off – Beaver Dam Wins Burger King

THE CHALLENGE Beaver Dam, Kentucky was named for the Baptist church that was established there before the city became incorporated in...

Case Study: Helping Local Businesses Retain & Expand Sales in Bishop, CA

Matthew Lautensack

May 4, 20203 min read

Case Study: Helping Local Businesses Retain & Expand Sales in Bishop, CA

THE CHALLENGE “I’m going to Lancaster to pick up groceries.” “We’re going to Reno for back-to-school clothes and supplies.” “That store...