| Robert Gibbs of Gibbs Planning in Detroit, Michigan
is one of the nation's notable retail consultants.
He states that just because a neighborhood store
is built does not mean there is a market for it.
Mr. Gibbs determined that 750 households are needed
to support a 3,000 to 5,000-square foot corner store.
For a convenience center that may hold a pizza restaurant,
dry cleaner, and a small amount of retail, the market
calls for 15,000 to 20,000 households.
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