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retail attraction
Coverage of retail attraction in the Nexus archive.
- Detroit has a shortage of national retailers. What can officials do to attract more chains to the city?
Detroit has fewer national retailers compared to other major cities, prompting officials to implement strategies to attract chains. Mayor Mary Sheffield launched a retail attraction initiative in 2026, hiring Addofio Addo to lead efforts, aiming to retain $3 billion in local spending currently directed to suburbs. Challenges include high property taxes, insurance costs, and historical population decline.