Equipped with data, Prescott goes retail hunting

Empty storefronts the old Hasting store in Prescott could be ripe for a new business that city officials hope to entice to the area. (Les Stukenberg/The Daily Courier)

61 percent of those who spend in Prescott come from outside the city

By Max Efrein | The Daily Courier

Getting a major retailer to even consider including your city in its next expansion effort is difficult.

As with any sales pitch, it’s about piquing someone’s interest.

“Just getting our foot in the door literally and getting the conversation started,” said John Heiney, the City of Prescott’s Community Outreach Manager.

To narrow their focus and increase their chances of success, the city — with the approval of the City Council — contracted with a customer analytics provider called Buxton Company in December 2016.

READ ON:

 

Share this!

Additional Articles

News Categories

Get Our Twice Weekly Newsletter!

* indicates required

Rose Law Group pc values “outrageous client service.” We pride ourselves on hyper-responsiveness to our clients’ needs and an extraordinary record of success in achieving our clients’ goals. We know we get results and our list of outstanding clients speaks to the quality of our work.