• responsive
    "The Research Shop is our one-stop shop for shopping center analysis and consumer research. They always come up with creative solutions to fit our budget and provide great follow-up after project completion. I especially appreciate that Deb and her team makes the extra effort to review each project with us and thoroughly answer our questions if we need to dig deeper."
    John Walker, CSMDirector of Real Estate - Newport on the LeveeThe Price Group
  • thorough
    "With research being the driving force behind strategic marketing, The Research Shop’s execution, attention to detail and quality control is why I’ve come to depend on them for all my consumer research."
    Judi LapinPresidentLapin Consulting Group and ICSC Trustee
  • personable
    "Deb’s knack of walking “non-research” people through the process in an inclusive way is invaluable."
    Tara Monnig HardestyPrincipalThe Marketing Method Group
  • creative
    "Their creative approach to design and information gathering techniques are invaluable for reaching small or unique customer segments like innovators, early adopters, entertainment consumers, tourists, and high-end /fashion-conscious shoppers."
    Annette BethersVice President, Marketing & Strategic Alliances
lCIM Group
  • partner
    "The Research Shop is truly a great partner. They understand our business and are willing to go the extra mile when needed. They certainly know what customer service means. They are knowledgeable and bring great expertise to our projects."
    Kathy McGinnTraining ManagerCIM GAmplifon USA
  • strategic
    "The Research Shop is truly a great partner. They understand our businesBefore we started our project, Deb spent the time to clearly define our needs and clarify how we would be using the information within our company. Upon completion, Deb worked with us to apply the findings and refine our strategies. Deb helped us look beyond the "data" so that we understood what the results meant and how we could use the information within our organization.<span class="quote-close"s and are willing to go the extra mile when needed. They certainly know what customer service means. They are knowledgeable and bring great expertise to our projects."
    Yvonne CooneyVP/CFOMidwest Vision Centers

Client List

Since 1999, The Research Shop has conducted hundreds of research projects and strategic planning meetings for clients across the US and Canada. Although we’re best known for our work with shopping centers, we’re knowledgeable and experienced in a range of industries including these.
  • SHOPPING CENTER/REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
  • Bayer Properties
  • Brookfield Properties
  • Caruso Affiliated Holdings
  • Cadillac Fairview
  • CenterTrust
  • CIGNA
  • Colliers International
  • Cousins Properties
  • Cushman Wakefield
  • Donahue Schriber
  • Festival Management Group
  • General Growth Properties
  • Madison Marquette
  • The Price Group
  • Vornado Realty Trust
  • Westfield
  • DESTINATIONS
  • Bayer Properties
  • Brookfield Properties
  • Caruso Affiliated Holdings
  • Cadillac Fairview
  • CenterTrust
  • CIGNA
  • Colliers International
  • Cousins Properties
  • Cushman Wakefield
  • Donahue Schriber
  • Festival Management Group
  • General Growth Properties
  • Madison Marquette
  • The Price Group
  • Vornado Realty Trust
  • Westfield
  • Open Air / Lifestyle Centers:
  • Old Orchard (Chicago)
  • The Avenues (Carriage Crossing, Veirra, Webb Gi
  • Urban Centers / Street Retail:
  • Two Rodeo (Beverly Hills)
  • Newport on the Levee (Newport KY)
  • Calhoun Square (Minneapolis)
  • Power Centers:
  • Mesa Riverview (Phoenix)
  • Steelyard Commons (Cleveland
  • Traditional Enclosed Shopping Centers:
  • Southcenter (Seattle)
  • Garden State Plaza (Paramus)

  • RETAIL:
  • First Choice Haircutters
  • Great Clips
  • Gap
  • Kmart
  • International Market Square
  • MasterCuts
  • Miracle Ear/Sonus
  • Midwest Vision Centers
  • Regis Salons
  • Schuler Shoes
  • Trade Secret
  • Walmart
  • GROCERY:
  • Byerlys/Lunds
  • Food 4 Less/Fleming Foods
  • Kroger
  • SuperValu
  • RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE:
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Edible Arrangements
  • Erbert & Gerbert
  • Salad Creations
  • Starbucks
  • AGENCIES:
  • Blend Marketing
  • Carpenter Marketing
  • Hot Dish Advertising
  • Lapin Consulting
  • The Marketing Method
  • tag idea revolution
  • OTHER:
  • Byerlys/Lunds
  • Food 4 Less/Fleming Foods
  • Kroger
  • SuperValu