Re-energizing Downtown Retail
Today, Capital Crossroads released a study that identified the key areas for downtown retail growth, summarized here in a press release. Yes, growth! There is lots of room, in fact nearly $110 million worth of spending power that is not being realized. Downtown retailers who are currently successful are local entrepreneurs who understand how to run a business, meet a need and enjoy the urban setting.
Who do you know that fits that profile in your local community that may be interested in relocating or expanding downtown? While there’s always room for different restaurants, businesses that can provide home, luxury, fashion, pet and service retail offerings are needed most. Post a note here with a favorite locally-owned store or enterprise that you’d like to see move or expand downtown. All ideas are welcome!
June 24th, 2008 at 8:45 pm
I think downtown columbus would benefit from a Whole Foods Market or Trader Joes and perhaps an Ikea. These are the types of places “young professionals” like to shop. There’s all this talk of young professionals downtown… and I’m in that category. Those are just some of the stores I’d like to see.
July 1st, 2008 at 9:58 am
Preferred downtown retail includes: a grocery (Meijer or Giant Eagle). I eat healthy, so a health-based grocer like Whole Foods, even a Trader Joe. And please lets bring in Home Depot ! I work downtown and I live nearby on the west end. I am always having to leave my neighborhood w my dollar$ to shop, usually going to Grandview, sometimes Grove City. And my strong preference is to shop in my ‘hood, i.e., downtown.
August 5th, 2008 at 1:46 am
What about making city center into a casino? The retail around it would boom.