@BeasleyLacy

Retail real estate consultant for economic development agencies and municipalities.

Joined October 2013
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Albertsons and Kroger CEOs tell skeptical government that grocery mega merger won’t lead to store closures and higher prices fortune.com/2024/09/05/alber…

Albertsons and Kroger CEOs tell skeptical government that grocery mega merger won’t lead to store...

The two CEOs said merging would allow the supermarket companies to lower prices and more effectively compete with retail giants like Walmart, Costco and Amazon.

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Retail-restaurant hybrids Foxtrot, Dom's cease operations restaurantbusinessonline.com…
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JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal reuters.com/markets/deals/br…

JD Sports to buy US rival Hibbett in $1.08 billion sportswear retail deal

JD Sports Fashion has proposed to buy American athletic fashion retailer Hibbett Inc for about $1.08 billion, the companies said on Tuesday, as Britain's biggest sportswear retailer looks to expand...

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Bills Addressing ORC Advance in State Legislatures | ICSC icsc.com/news-and-views/icsc…

Bills Addressing ORC Advance in State Legislatures

Lawmakers in 28 states have introduced 70 bills that would broadly toughen penalties for thieves involved in organized retail theft operations.

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Birmingham No. 1 in country for job growth in February bizjournals.com/birmingham/n…

Study: Birmingham No. 1 in country for job growth in February

The South is experiencing an "entrepreneurial boom," the study found.

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ICSC Holds 2024 Federal Fly-In | ICSC icsc.com/news-and-views/icsc…

ICSC Holds 2024 Federal Fly-In

During the event, members from 27 states met with 151 Congressional offices to discuss key legislation impacting the Marketplaces Industry.

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Vala Afshar
@ValaAfshar16 Mar 2024
If there is one advantage to old age, it is perspective
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Learn about effective funding sources to drive community and economic growth in your community with Jenn Gregory, President of Downtown Strategies. See you there on March 12th! See our events here: hubs.li/Q02nfpBy0
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Does your community incorporate retail into its economic development strategy? The rise of retail in a service-based economy not only provides new jobs to a community but also enhances the quality of life for your citizens. Learn more in our new article: hubs.li/Q02n_b9S0
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Exciting week at our Retail Academy as we welcomed representatives from Fairfield, Alabama and Brandon, South Dakota! 🌟 They dove deep into strategies to attract businesses and boost their local economies.
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🚨 Webinar Alert! Join us on March 21st at 1 PM with Elliott Cook and Colby Kirk for an insightful session on backfilling downtown vacant spaces. Grab your spot now: hubs.li/Q02pCg4m0

From Vacant Spaces to Vibrant Places: How to Backfill Vacancies in Your Downtown

Hosted by SEDC, register for this webinar to gain practical advice on how to backfill vacancies in your downtown area.

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Aldi and Others Adding Locations, Family Dollar and Others Closing Them, 5 On-Trend Trades and More | ICSC icsc.com/news-and-views/icsc…

Aldi and Others Adding Locations, Family Dollar and Others Closing Them, 5 On-Trend Trades and More

Aldi has a $9 billion, five-year plan, Babies R Us will do stores within stores in Kohl’s and online retailer Generation Tux will embrace brick-and-mortar.

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Inside organized crime rings targeting retailers Ulta, TJX, Walgreens cnbc.com/2024/03/12/inside-o…
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The zombie CVS, a late-capitalism horror story - The Washington Post apple.news/Aysuf8Qx3QUm0t7PX…

The zombie CVS, a late-capitalism horror story

How the bare shelves at a CVS drugstore in Washington D.C. got spun by the culture wars into a symbol for America’s shoplifting panic

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@AP26 Feb 2024
BREAKING: US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher apnews.com/article/kroger-al…

US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher

The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. The FTC says the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher...

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Robert Reich
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If the Kroger-Albertsons merger goes through, that combined company + Walmart would control 70% of the grocery market in over 160 cities. Think grocery prices are bad now? Without competition, it would be a price gouging free-for-all. This is why the FTC is suing to stop it.
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Rite Aid is closing more stores: Full list and map of impacted locations marked in January 2024 fastcompany.com/91018720/rit…

Rite Aid is closing more stores: Full list and map of impacted locations marked in January 2024

Pharmacy chain Rite Aid has announced another 55 locations across 14 states that will close as it works through bankruptcy proceedings.

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ICSC Legislator Site Visit: Congressman Jackson (R-TX) | ICSC icsc.com/news-and-views/icsc…

ICSC Legislator Site Visit: Congressman Jackson (R-TX)

Rep. Jackson (R-TX-13) joined ICSC members in Denton at Golden Triangle Mall for a site visit and retail real estate discussion.

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Mayor of Harrison, Arkansas, Jerry Jackson, is thrilled about our new partnership, saying, "With the expertise of Downtown Strategies and the support from the NWAEDD, we are eager to embark on this new partnership for our community." hubs.li/Q02fgpjh0

Harrison to Receive Support for Downtown and Small Businesses from Northwest Arkansas Economic...

USDA grant helps the Northwest Arkansas Economic Development District & Downtown Strategies support revitalization of Mountain Home Arkansas. Support for small businesses & training opportunities now...

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