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Edmonton’s Downtown retail spaces are one-third vacant: U of A researchers
A new report from the University of Alberta (U of A) released this week found 33 per cent of storefront locations in the core were empty. Restaurants, cafes, fast food, and other hospitality businesses make up the largest share of occupied spaces.
U of A study finds one-third of street-front stores empty in downtown Edmonton
U of A report examining Edmonton's streetfront retail space found one-third of it vacant and suggested a variety of methods to rejuvenate the core to draw more people to it. Author of the report, Heather Thomson (Business), says a big part of why there are 496 spaces empty or for lease can be explained by the streamlining brick-and-mortar businesses have gone through.
Downtown Edmonton welcoming 3 new retailers as U of A study finds one-third of street-front stores empty
Although empty storefronts have become more noticeable in Edmonton's core in recent years, attitudes towards downtown's retail future are bullish among at least some businesses and academics.
1/3rd of downtown Edmonton storefronts empty: U of A study
A new report by the University of Alberta's school of retailing found one-third of storefronts in downtown Edmonton are vacant. Sarah Ryan takes a look at what's being done to try and change that.
New fully cashierless convenience store opens in Edmonton
Heather Thomson (Alberta School of Business) shares insight as new cashierless convenience store opens in Edmonton
How TikTok and Instagram are influencing the Alberta real estate market
Heather Thomson, executive director of the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta, said social media has an astounding impact on consumer spending.
Downtown business association launches programs, grants to revitalize Edmonton’s core
Up to six businesses will be selected to work with the University of Alberta School of Business Student Consulting Group for six weeks to create an updated business strategy, business model, marketing plan and short-term action plan to help increase revenue and long-term sustainability.
$250K now available to businesses wanting to move into downtown Edmonton as revitalization efforts continue
Also available is up to $5,000 per business for building or renovating a patio and up to $5,000 per business for marketing and strategy help from the University of Alberta School of Business Student Consulting Group.
Longtime Edmonton comic store announces closure
An expert from the University of Alberta's School of Business thinks the closures are in part related to a shift toward digital media.
Nordstrom is out and Zellers is back
As U.S.-based luxury retailer Nordstrom closes up shop in Canada, Zellers is relaunching within Hudson's Bay stores and has been welcomed with a wave of nostalgia. To talk about the changing retail landscape, Edmonton AM reached Heather Thomson, executive director of the Alberta School of Business.
Will revitalizing Edmonton’s downtown core make a difference?
Another major retailer has made the decision to move out of Edmonton’s downtown area. This was revealed the same time the province announced funding to go towards revitalizing the core. Heather Thomson with the University of Alberta joined us on Global News Morning to talk about if these efforts will make a difference.
Five things savvy shoppers need to know this holiday season
Retail researchers offer expert tips on how to stretch your giving budget in a Grinchy economy.
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