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Consultant says Kingman trade area strong; Hobby Lobby set to open in 2026
Summary
The Retail Coach told the Kingman City Council its analysis shows a primary trade area of about 80,000 and a secondary trade pushing above 165,000; consultants reported multiple restaurant and retail leads and said Hobby Lobby is expected to open in 2026 after a development agreement.
The Retail Coach presented the city’s 2025 retail recruitment review, highlighting a primary trade area of roughly 80,000 residents and a secondary trade area that stretches above 165,000. Caleb Wilson, project manager for The Retail Coach, told councilors the firm uses cellphone data, site tours and trade-show outreach to identify retailers that fit Kingman’s market.
Wilson described retail-demand projections showing grocery-sector sales growth near 3.22% over five…
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