Grocery & Retail Data Analytics
Kimley-Horn provides strategic grocery and retail market analytics to help clients navigate complex challenges and support informed, data-driven decision-making.
Delivering practical solutions through advanced services, we help chains understand which markets have the most opportunity for expansion, and within those markets, understand the ideal network of future locations. We identify and address issues such as food deserts head-on, with our services including:
- Grocery site selection
- Feasibility studies
- Void analysis
- Asset review
- Sales forecasting
- Retail forecasting
As experienced market research and advisory professionals, our team combines industry knowledge with proven analytical models, real-world data, and hands-on field research to develop tailored solutions. By staying ahead of evolving industry trends, including advancements in artificial intelligence, we deliver actionable strategies that support grocers, retailers, developers, and communities in achieving sustainable, long-term outcomes.
Your Partner for Data-Driven Market Analytics
Kimley-Horn focuses on results, ensuring each recommendation addresses our clients’ unique needs and drives meaningful outcomes in grocery and retail markets. We prioritize unbiased, third-party analysis by utilizing validated industry data and first-party data collection and field work. Our team uses trusted methodologies, including modeling software preferred by grocery chains nationwide, to help clients implement solutions for food deserts. Our data-driven recommendations can minimize risk and maximize opportunity for every client.
By partnering with Kimley-Horn, you’ll gain a trusted advisor who not only bridges market gaps but also help implement tailored solutions for lasting success:
- Risk Reduction: Unbiased, data-driven sales forecasts empower clients to make well-informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.
- Proactive Strategies: Get ahead of market shifts with planning that anticipates competition and consumer trends.
- Validated Results: Recommendations are firmly rooted in field research and precise data.
Solutions for Site Selection, Sales Forecasting, and Growth
Whether you’re a grocer, retail chain, developer, property owner, or community leader, our comprehensive suite of services is designed to support your unique goals.
- Grocery Site Selection & Screening: Pinpoint optimal locations for grocery stores and retail chains by evaluating market dynamics, competition, and trade areas with scorecards. Our expertise uncovers “off market” opportunities and reduces sales cannibalization.
- Competitive Impact Analysis: Gain a clear understanding of market dynamics, competition, and trade areas to strategically select store locations. This analysis identifies untapped opportunities and positions your business to outperform rivals.
- Feasibility Studies: Gather crucial insights that will inform the viability of potential grocery store locations, ensuring informed decisions and minimizing risk.
- Sales Forecasting: Project store performance with industry-leading models and validated sales data, supporting strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Market Analysis: Identify retail market trends, demographic shifts, and competitive gaps to uncover growth potential and adapt to evolving consumer needs.
- Strategic Planning & Consulting: Tailor proactive strategies for remodels, network expansion, acquisitions, and dispositions to fit each client’s objectives.
- Field Research & Data Gathering: Deploy teams to collect traffic counts, site intelligence, and consumer behavior insights for precise recommendations.
- Void & Leakage Analysis: Highlight areas of unmet demand and financial leakage, assisting communities and property owners to recruit ideal tenants and boost local retail success.
Connect with Kimley-Horn for Your Next Project
Ready to elevate your grocery, retail, or community project? Contact Kimley-Horn for expert site selection, market analysis, and sales forecasting. Discover how data-driven insights and a partner-focused approach can empower your team and drive measurable results.