Alive and well: Missoulaâs retail sector eyes growth, expansion in coming year
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Shoppers browse the stores in downtown Missoula. The cityâs retail sector is performing better than the national average is showing signs of expansion over the next year.
and last updated 2021-03-12 13:36:13-05
MISSOULA â With one of the largest regional draws in the state and a growing population, Missoulaâs retail sector survived the pandemic relatively unscathed and is showing signs of expanding over the coming year.
Connor McMahon, a retail specialist with Sterling CRE Advisors, said Wednesday that a number of national brands are eyeing the Missoula market and will likely follow the likes of WinCo Foods, Chick-fil-a and SCHEELs into the city.