The national retail landscape offers numerous shopping options among nationwide chains, such as Best Buy and Target. However, Placer.ai points out in a new white paper that there are also plenty of regional powerhouses with strong footholds in their respective markets. Titled “10 Regional Powerhouses to Watch: Top Brands Dominating Local Markets”, the white paper examines 10 companies across five different retail and retail service categories that have achieved success within their region. These brands include grocery chains, convenience stores and apparel retailers among other categories; most began as small local businesses adapted to local wants and needs before growing into leaders in their space. Some have expanded or plan to expand into new markets while others focus solely on their current region; however all are well positioned for future growth according to Placer.ai

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